If You Love Oreos, Try These Dairy-Free Desserts Featuring America’s Favorite Cookie

Sold in more than 100 countries, Oreos are, without a doubt, one of the world’s favorite cookies, but they are particularly popular in the US. In fact, research suggests that in 2020, more than 71.2 million Americans consumed the chocolate-flavored sandwich cookies, which are produced by the US snack brand Nabisco.

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Oreos are so popular, that in 2022, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) dedicated time to finding out the very best way to eat Oreos by twisting, peeling, and cutting over 1,000 cookies (yes, really). They didn’t come to any definitive conclusion, and ultimately, the best way to eat a cookie is subjective. But we say there’s a pretty good case to be made for adding them to a dessert, like pudding pie or tiramisu.

Intrigued? Find out some of our favorite desserts to make with Oreos below. All are 100 percent plant-based, of course.

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Are Oreos vegan?

Oreos are an ultra-processed snack made with multiple ingredients, but none of them are animal products. This means that this popular cookie is suitable for vegans. It hasn’t always been this way, however. In fact, up until 1998, they were actually made with lard. 

Many varieties of Oreo are vegan, too, but not all. Double-Stuf, for example, is animal-free, and so is Golden and Mega Stuf. Watch out for flavors covered in fudge, however, as these contain dairy.

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Want to know more about which Oreos are vegan? You can find our guide to America’s favorite cookie here.

How to make dessert with Oreos: 5 vegan recipes

Of course, Oreos are delicious on their own or paired with a glass of oat milk. But arguably, they are even better when they’re mixed with ingredients like chocolate and nut butter in cakes, shakes, and desserts. Find some of our favorite vegan Oreo recipes below.

1Four-Ingredient Vegan Oreo Truffles

This recipe from Compassionate Cuisine combines 36 Oreo cookies with vegan cream cheese, chocolate chips, and sprinkles to make incredibly indulgent truffle bites. They’re simple to make and are guaranteed to be a hit at birthday parties, holidays, or just an average midweek evening with your favorite Netflix shows. They’re also easily customizable, too, so you can add any of your favorite dessert ingredients, from brownie crumbles to shredded coconut.
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2 Creamy Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Pudding Pie

Another deliciously indulgent dessert choice, this recipe—taken from the Living Crazy Healthy cookbook—combines Oreos with ingredients like creamy almond butter, vegan chocolate chips, powdered sugar, dairy-free whipped cream and vegan cream cheese to make a truly mouthwatering pudding pie. It’s the perfect choice for dinner parties and gatherings—just make sure you make plenty, as this one is guaranteed to disappear fast.
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The Banana Diaries

3 Vegan Oreo Cake

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or any other type of celebration, this showstopping vegan Oreo cake from The Banana Diaries—which features a finger-licking good buttercream frosting—is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Recipe creator Britt Berlin calls it “the epitome of decadence.” She adds: “If you love cookies [and] cream flavors or Oreos in general, then this vegan Oreo cake is about to become your new favorite.”
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Little Blog of Vegan

4 Easy Vegan Oreo Tiramisu

Tiramisu is already one of the most delectable and indulgent desserts, but this recipe from The Little Blog of Vegan will help you take the Italian favorite to the next level by adding in, you guessed it, Oreo cookies. “If you’re a cookies and cream fan, you’re going to love this,” says recipe developer Holly Jade. “[It’s] super easy to make and tastes incredible! The perfect dessert for any occasion.”
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Loving It Vegan

5 Vegan Oreo Milkshake

Sure, you can eat Oreos, but have you ever tried blending them up and drinking them in a shake? If not, this recipe from Loving It Vegan is going to seriously impress you. “If you have some vegan vanilla ice cream on hand, some non-dairy milk, and some Oreo cookies, you are just a quick blend away from enjoying a super delicious shake,” promises recipe creator Alison Andrews.
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