No-Bake Chocolate Peanut and Banana Pie
A No-Bake Pie that’s sure to become a family favourite, it’s loaded with chocolate, peanuts and bananas. Kids would have fun making this – with a little adult supervision.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 cup peanuts (you can also use ½ cup nuts and ½ cup oats)
1 cup pitted dates
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
For the filling:
1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
3 large (300 grams total) bananas
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoons salt
¼ cup coconut oil
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3-4 Tablespoons honey
For the (optional) ganache:
1 Tablespoon coconut oil (melted into a liquid form)
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
Note: you could also top this with more sliced bananas and a bit of whipped cream or whipped coconut cream
Instructions
- Place the crust peanuts, dates and cocoa in a food processor and pulse until they come together.
- Spoon the mixture into a 7-inch pie plate or springform pan and press firmly to cover the bottom and about an inch up the sides of dish.
- Place the filling peanuts in the food processor and grind to a powder, then add the bananas, vanilla, salt, coconut oil, cocoa powder and honey and pulse until a smooth filling forms.
- Pour this filling into the prepared crust and spread to an even thickness.
- Whisk together ganache coconut oil, honey and cocoa powder until smooth and drizzle or spread over the pie filling.
- Chill in the freezer or refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to set. Thaw for a few minutes before eating – if desired.
Notes
Equipment: 7-inch pie plate or springform pan, blender or food processor