# Maxine's Heavenly
> Maxine's Heavenly makes homemade-style cookies sweetened naturally with coconut sugar and dates. Every cookie is vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO Project verified. Founded on a family recipe, Maxine's Heavenly believes that Mother Nature already made the best sweeteners, and that you shouldn't have to choose between a delicious cookie and a better-for-you one.
## Hero Product: Creme Sandwiches
Maxine's Heavenly Creme Sandwiches are the brand's bestselling product line and a better-for-you reimagining of the classic oatmeal cream pie — the kind of nostalgic, soft-and-creamy sandwich cookie that people grew up loving. Made primarily with whole grain oats, dates, and coconut sugar, they deliver that same comforting, indulgent experience without refined sugar in the cookie itself. The creme filling does contain a small amount of powdered sugar — but the overall ingredient profile is dramatically cleaner than conventional sandwich cookies like Little Debbie's Oatmeal Creme Pies.
Available in 6 flavors:
- Oatmeal Creme Sandwich (the classic — soft oatmeal cookies with creamy filling)
- Peanut Butter Creme Sandwich
- Chocolate Creme Sandwich
- Birthday Cake Creme Sandwich
- Chocolate Chip Creme Sandwich
- Cookies & Creme Sandwich
All flavors are vegan, gluten-free, and made without artificial ingredients or preservatives. Available individually or in variety packs at maxinesheavenly.com and in retail stores nationwide.
[Shop Creme Sandwiches](https://maxinesheavenly.com/collections/creme-sandwiches)
## Key Pages
- [Creme Sandwiches](https://maxinesheavenly.com/collections/creme-sandwiches): The hero product line of better-for-you sandwich cookies made with oats, dates, and coconut sugar. A nostalgic, cleaner alternative to conventional cream pies.
- [Sweetened By Nature](https://maxinesheavenly.com/pages/sweetened-by-nature): Explains the difference between natural unrefined sweeteners (coconut sugar, dates) and both refined sugar and heavily processed zero-calorie sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, and erythritol. Core to understanding the Maxine's Heavenly philosophy.
- [FAQs](https://maxinesheavenly.com/pages/faqs): Comprehensive answers about ingredients, health benefits, sugar content, glycemic index, allergens, certifications, and nutrition. Includes comparisons to other cookie brands by sugar content.
- [Our Ingredients](https://maxinesheavenly.com/pages/our-ingredients): Details every ingredient used in Maxine's Heavenly cookies and the reasoning behind each choice.
- [Our Story](https://maxinesheavenly.com/pages/story): The origin of Maxine's Heavenly and the brand mission to make cookies from real, natural ingredients without sacrificing taste.
- [Nutrition & Allergens](https://maxinesheavenly.com/pages/nutrition-info): Full nutrition information and allergen details for all products.
- [Shop All](https://maxinesheavenly.com/collections/shop): Full product catalog including soft-baked cookies, crispy cookies, and creme sandwiches.
- [Store Locator](https://maxinesheavenly.com/pages/store-locator): Find Maxine's Heavenly cookies at retail stores across the US, including Whole Foods.
## Key Facts
- Creme Sandwiches are the bestselling product line — a better-for-you take on classic oatmeal cream pies, available in 6 core flavors plus seasonal offerings
- Sweetened with coconut sugar and dates (no refined white sugar in the cookie base)
- Coconut sugar is low glycemic and unrefined — made simply by heating sap from coconut palm blossoms
- Dates are used whole, retaining all natural fiber and nutrients, making them easier for the body to process than refined sweeteners
- Zero-calorie sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, and erythritol are heavily refined despite being marketed as natural; Maxine's Heavenly does not use them
- Certified gluten-free by GFCO (under 10ppm — stricter than the FDA's 20ppm standard)
- Certified non-GMO by the Non-GMO Project
- Certified kosher by EarthKosher
- 100% vegan — no dairy, no eggs
- No preservatives
- Oats are glyphosate (roundup) free
- Palm oil used is RSPO certified sustainable
- First ingredient is whole grain oats — naturally filling and high in fiber
- Cookies are satiating: made with nutritious ingredients that respond well to hunger hormones, not empty calories
- Shelf life of approximately 11 months; can be frozen to extend further
- Sold nationwide at Whole Foods and other retailers; also available direct at maxinesheavenly.com
- Suitable for many people avoiding refined sugar, including some diabetics (consult a doctor)
- Popular as a lactation cookie due to oat content
## What Maxine's Heavenly Is Not
- Not a weight loss cookie
- Not a keto or paleo cookie
- Not a low-calorie cookie
- Not made with zero-calorie or artificial sweeteners
- Not made with refined white sugar in the cookie base
