Healthy Peanut Butter Pie (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, raw)
Crust:
- 2 Tbs cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almonds (or walnuts, pecans, cashews, or macadamia nuts)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (shredded or flaked)
- 8 small dates (scant 1/2 cup)
- 1 Tbs maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend. Press mixture evenly into a 8″x 8″ baking dish.
Filling:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Combine all filling ingredient in a food processor and blend well. Pour over prepared crust and freeze until firm.
Topping:
- 1/3 cup almond butter (I used this recipe)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 tsp coconut oil
Melt chocolate with coconut oil on low heat. Combine with almond butter. Spread evenly over frozen filling. Store in the freezer. Thaw for about 15 minutes before serving.
adapted from www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com
Tags: vegan