If you’re from or have visited New England, then you should know about Whoopie Pies!  Unfamiliar?  Close your eyes and imagine two pieces of cake goodness sandwiching a wondrous cream filling!  I know, I know.  How can I have a site dedicated to healthy living and describe a decadent dessert?!  Let me tell you about my creation and then you can indulge, too.

The morning started by wanting to make pancakes (I have seriously been on a pancake kick).  Thanks to a friend, I followed a suggested recipe:

• 3 eggs
• 2 TBSP coconut flour
• 1-2 TBSPs vanilla
• 1/3 tsp baking soda
• Juice from 1 lemon wedge  

I also had a craving for chocolate and added 2 TBSP of unsweetened cocoa powder.  Hershey’s brand was on hand, but I don’t feel a certain brand matters.

Well, we know taste testing is a must while cooking!  Here I was, tasting my “chocolate” pancakes while staring at almond butter.  Almost immediately, I added almond butter (smooth texture) and felt like I was eating the heavenly Whoopie Pie described above.  The pancakes were approximately the size of a silver dollar (recommended size if making pies).  I simply created a “sandwich” and spread almond butter in the middle.  My “dessert” turned into part of my grab-n-go breakfast!

Kids will also enjoy this as a breakfast treat!  Although, I recommend substituting some semi-sweet chocolate for the cocoa powder in case kids do not enjoy the “bitter” taste of the powder.