So last week was Thanksgiving. And I decided to make a gluten-free and dairy free Oreo “dirt” pie for my niece and myself to enjoy (we’re the ones with allergies). What I didn’t realize was that there was going to be an original Oreo “dirt” pie there as well. All of a sudden I felt pressure, and maybe a little competition (hehe). Would my allergy friendly Oreo Pie taste just as delicious as the good old fashion original?
Updated –> Link to new vegan version of this no bake Oreo dirt pie.
Well, as I was making the my Oreo pie, I started to realize that I was trying force my wee little pie to look like the original. Or maybe even better. I mean, it is Oreo pie, how can you really go wrong?
Then it dawned on me. I don’t need to make this pie look like the original, it’s gonna be FABULOUS as it is. Sure it may look a little different, but it still looks delicious. Sure it may have a different consistency, but I kind of like it that way. Sure it may taste a little different than the original, but my goodness is it TASTY and worth spoonful.
Funny thing is, life is kind of life MY Oreo pie. Our life plan doesn’t unfold like we originally thought, but in the long run it actually turns out better, and better for us.
I know I know, life isn’t like Oreo pie it’s, it’s suppose to be like A box of chocolates. Well I don’t really like chocolates, so I’m going with this.
Food for thought on a Wednesday. Try not to overthink it. Now, how about I feed share with you this recipe and call it a day? Yup!
Oh, and although this recipe is allergy friendly, it’s still dessert… not healthy, but it’s sooo worth it!
PrintGluten Free and Dairy Free Oreo
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
gluten free dairy free oreo pie
Ingredients
- 8 ounces package Gluten free and dairy free Oreo cookies (I Used Midels Brand)
- 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pie filling/pudding mix (I used a nartural organic brand)
- 1 (4 ounce) container Vegan cream cheese (I used Daiya since it’s soy free too)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp vegan butter (soy free or coconut butter)
- 1 tbsp. egg white replacement or egg white powder if you can have eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter extract (optional)
- Non dairy milk of Choice (see notes)
Instructions
Directions:
- Crush Oreo cookies in a blender or food processor. Put half of the crushed cookies on the bottom of casserole dish. Set aside. Then prep your pudding mix using the milk recommended.
- Beat together and add your egg white replacer, mix again and then let it set in fridge until set.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the chilled pudding and add your extracts. Beat or mix well again. If you want it fluffier, feel free to add in a vegan whip cream. I opted not too for more of a pudding texture.
- Next spread the batter over the Oreos and top with the remaining crushed Oreos.
- Chill in fridge for 4-6 hrs or keep in freezer if you want more an ice cream like cake.
Notes
If using almond milk, be sure to use a milk that has a stabilizer (like guar gum) so the pudding will hold.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Category: dessert
- Cuisine: american
Happy Wednesday! Who’s ready for a slice of life… I mean pie?
Cheers,
LC
p.s.
Slow down Challenge and Daily Encouragement –> read
Bonnie
I love your life analogies, friend! And this.looks.delish. Mikey would love it! Gotta bookmark this for later.
Miss Polkadot
We don’t really eat a lot – or any? – pie over here at all. But now that I know your analogy of life being like pie I feel that’s downright wrong. Here’s to pie for everyone! Wait … I’m a huge chocolate fiend so I might go with a box of chocolates after all. Maybe we can agree life’s like a box of chocolate but from time to time changes into pie 😉 – hey, variety is the spice of life after all, right? And I wouldn’t mind if life turned out to be like your Oreo Dirt Pie on those occasions. Only without the egg to make it vegan :).
Meg @ A Dash of Meg
such a cute post and what a way to look at the situation! one of the many reasons i love you 🙂
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats
I’d eat that. 😉 It’s just so wonderful that recipes can be easily made allergy-friendly these days!!
LCCotter
yes, makes my heart happy to share them too! <3
Ari @ Ari's Menu
I’m a total sucker for anything oreo! I will take the whole pie, and just an ounce of your optimism? I’m always inspired by your outlook (and I think I say that every time I comment over here).
Brooke
Such a philosopher you are! I love it. I do the same thing, sorta narrating things and thinking them through in my head as I go through the day. But I like yours best ❤️
And I think you need to make some Dirt Balls, I mean, Bites! 😉
Kim
So – did you win?! I’m sure that some people tasted both!
Looks like a great recipe. Your niece is lucky to have you helping her still be able to enjoy special desserts.
Bre
I haven’t had peanut butter since….MAY! I’m not even sure if I like it any more (love almond butter now though…)
Bre
slice of dirt for me please! 🙂 I can absolutely relate to this post!
LCCotter
just add some PB and we’re golden, right?
Arman @ thebigmansworld
That looks delicious…said it before but ugly food > pretty food. I always thought oreos looked like dirt lol!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
I can imagine you staring into your Oreo pie mixture truly thinking about all the lessons life has taught you. LOL! 😉
LCCotter
haha yes, pudding and pondering
Jen@PregnantDiabetic
Looks delicious and wonderful analogy!
Lisa
Oh I love this, you’re my fave with these little messages.
And I can understand the chocolate hate. I’m not a huge fan of it honestly, I will have a piece maybe twice a month but after that I’m done.
jobo
I love this analogy, friend! AND this pie looks ridiculously good and a PMS cure, that I could sure use right now. Send me some virtually ok 🙂 XOXO
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's
We all deserve a little indulgence 😉
Taylor @ Liftingrevolution
Oh my gosh, it’s funny because I go through this every single time we have friends over! I feel this huge pressure to show that my style of cooking is just as good (if not better) than the “normal way”. But at the end of the day, you’re right, it’s perfect to me and it doesn’t need to be compared!
Love this dessert!
Kierston @candyfit
Life is like a piece of *CaNdY* 😉
I’m ready for a piece or 3 of life hehe
Lauren
I think my heart dropped a little when you said you don’t really like chocolates LOL
LCCotter
I know i know, i’m sorry. But i do love peanut butter, that makes up for it, right?
Laura@ Fit Running Mama
YUMMY– this sounds amazing!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I’m just going to overlook the fact that you admitted to not liking chocolate and say that I’m more than ready for a slice of pie — especially since I don’t think I’ve ever had a dirt pie before… at least not the kind made with Oreo cookies 😉
LCCotter
i know, i’m strange. But i do like chocolate paired with nut butters, that saves me right?
Kim K.
dang girl, you are making me HANGRY! even more so that i have been cutting out sweets until after my half. mmmm. mmmm. mmmm.
LCCotter
maybe i ship this to you now and it will get there by your half, post run of course. haha
Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner
I absolutely love your insight, this recipe, and of course you. Perfection.
Jolynn @ Lift Pray Love
Always such a good message with your posts!
Sarah Kay Hoffman
Oh wow…looks awesome. If *only* I could eat it.
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat
This dirt pie sounds fantastic Lindsay! I absolutely love the fact that it’s dairy/gluten free, which would be perfect for those in my family who have these allergies.
I’m definitely checking out that organic brand of pudding! I’ve been look for a more natural brand because I’m definitely not a fan of the ingredients list of the generic brand at the store. This will be perfect!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries
Mmmm OREOS! I love Oreo everything and anything! And yes, thank you once again for a wonderful life reminder! 🙂
Lindsay @ Lindsay Weighs In
Love love love this post! I still love you even if you don’t like chocolate — more chocolate for me! Can’t wait to try out this recipe. I love oreo “dirt” but I like to have gummy worms in mine too 🙂
Lindsay @ Lindsay Weighs In
You know, to make it more authentic 😉
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
every since I saw you post a pic of this on ig I have been waiting for the recipe!! I can’t wait to make it!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf
I don’t think that I’ve ever had dirt pie. I kind of like picturing life like a dirt pie more than a box of chocolates! xo
Jody - Fit at 56
I love your take on life & melded it with the pie – great! 🙂 Life certainly can be “interesting”.. I try not to overthink – it gives me a headache! 😉
sara @ fitcupcaker
who doesnt love dirt cake, seriously! What a great way to make it a little bit healthier! This stuff is addicting.
Lucie@FitSwissChick
I love my life as an Oreo dirt pie! Especially your glutenfree version! Yummmmm…..I SO want a piece right now.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast
Ooh, oreo pie… I forgot about that amazing dessert! Great idea to make a gf version for you and your niece, I’m sure she was SO thankful! 🙂 And the analogy to life definitely works.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
I’ll be over for dessert and a good chat… mmkay?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
This may be my favorite Corn Cotter ever. If my life was pie, it would be Kentucky Derby Pie. A little gooey, sometime over-the-top… but laced with the good stuff (chocolate and whiskey). 😉
Purelytwins
what you don’t like chocolates?? haha
great post as always 🙂 and we want to come over and have some dirt pie with you!!
xoxo
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
Love this! I know that the past year my life has worked out NOTHING like I would have planned. I am trying to go with the flow and make the most of where we are in life – some days it is hard some days it is easier but regardless we have to live whatever life hands us! Life is DEFINITELY like an Oreo pie! 🙂
Linz @ Itz Linz
i want like 8 slices of that pie!!!!!!!
misszippy
You are right–it looks and sounds fabulous all on its own!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
I LOVE this analogy! Or I guess it’s a metaphor? Whatever, it’s pie, and who doesn’t love pie!? Call me naive, but I had no idea that they made gluten free Oreos. This is fantastic news!
Miz
OOH SO LIFE IS LIKE A PIECE OF HOMEMADE JERKY???
yes
yes it is 🙂
LCCotter
oh yes, it sure is. A little rough and chewy to start but so good once you take a bite (of life)! 😉
Heather (Where's the Beach)
I’ve never had a dirt pie. And it’s your blog so life can be like anything you want 😉
Jessie
“… it’s gonna be FABULOUS as it is” <– Of course it was going to be fabulous, look at the FABULOUS lady that made it! I pretty much envy both you & your neice right now. I want a slice!! I know I could follow the recipe you provided to the T, but I bet it won't be as delicious as yours.