This no-bake peanut butter pie is ultra creamy and completely delicious!
I need to tell you something… and it’s pretty shocking.
You might want to sit down for this.
There’s more to life than chocolate.
I didn’t believe it either, until I tried this rich and creamy no-bake peanut butter pie. It’ll only take one bite to convince you: There is life outside Planet Chocolate.
For my birthday every year, I usually have my favorite: The Ultimate Chocolate Pie
However, this no-bake peanut butter pie was so good it forced me to make an exception. Really, I didn’t miss the chocolate one bit.
So you know it must have been good!
Technically, chocolate did still make an appearance at the party—in the crust and topping.
Just because life exists outside of chocolate doesn’t mean we should pack our bags and move away forever.
Please, let’s not go too crazy now.
Is there a special dessert that you always eat on your birthday?
In my family, we have this cake called Maple Chiffon Cake, and pretty much all of my relatives have that cake on their birthdays– uncles, aunts, mom, dad, sister… just not me.
Even as a little kid, I wasn’t interested if it wasn’t chocolate!
And I prefer pie to cake, so I’ve had a lot of chocolate pie birthdays.
It never gets old.
With my Healthy Chocolate Pie Crust
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly alternative
- 3 medium bananas (Here is a Banana Free Version)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt, plus pinch more if using unsalted pb
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil, melted (Can sub 1/4 cup extra pb; the texture will just change)
- sweetener of choice to taste, or 4 tbsp powdered sugar or pure maple syrup
InstructionsÂ
- *The recipe yields a thin pie, so if you want a deeper recipe be sure to try this Peanut Butter Pie Recipe instead.Blend everything together very well in a food processor or high speed blender. Pour into a prepared pie crust or springform pan--this pie can easily be crustless!--and freeze until firm. (If not using the coconut oil, just chill in the fridge instead.) Pie should be kept cold; I keep it in the freezer. Just thaw before eating, and the mousse-like texture will come right back!View Nutrition Facts
Notes
More Healthy Dessert Recipes:
Black Bean Brownies – NO Refined Sugar
Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies
OHH!!!!!!!!! I’m gonna die!
This was amazing! i was going to add the extra peanut butter cuz I wasn’t sure how deep the pie would be, but i’m glad i didn’t because it was already pretty rich. It was perfect! It was great with a mini reese’s cup on top :o)
Oh wow! This sounds YUMMY! I am glad I found your blog. You have so many good recipes on here. I am subscribing so I don’t miss anything. 🙂
I love love love your blog and all the wonderful recipes. Your blog is such an amazing source of encouragement for me. Unfortunately, I am morbidly obese partly because I love sweets, but your recipes sound amazing and a lot healthier than what I’m eating now. I can’t wait to try all your recipes and hopefully I won’t have to give up the sweets as I find ways to become a healthier eater (and shed some of this ugly weight as well). Thanks again and God bless you beyond measure
Thank you so much, Jaci! And good luck!! 🙂
hey Catie!
how large does the springform has to be? thank you!
My DH and I live a low carb lifestyle…is there a way to substitute the bananas for another ingredient?
I just made this and oh my! Is it Good!! Only had 2 bananas & didn’t measure anything. Used just a tiny bit of maple syrup. Will add more coconut oil next time. You can’t taste it & it’s so good for your brain. I ate it like pudding but it would be wonderful served in a healthy crust. What a great use for overripe bananas. I will make this again & again. Super easy! Thanks, Katie!!
My best friend and I just made this tonight for our friends! We didn’t have any dates so we decided to just add in 2 tablespoons of coconut yogurt (we used macadamias for the nut option). It came out delicious!! Thanks Katie!!! <3
This looks delicious. I am thinking of making it for my birthday next week :). My question is: Couldn´t it just be chilled if using coconut oil? Coconut oil hardens at very low temperatures. Thanks for your reply!
This pie is unbelievably delicious! I stumbled on this recipe when my husband accidentally picked up graham cracker crusts when I needed pie crusts for savory quiche. What were to do with two sweet crusts– make pie! Your recipe is so scrumptious we have made this pie three times in two weeks! The only other change we made besides the crust is add a layer of dark chocolate ganache and crushed peanuts on top. So delighted I found your recipe and blog !!!
Thank you so much for making it! 🙂
This looks so good.
This pie is a big favorite in my house now. After trying the Black Magic Peanut Butter recipe, I decided to try blackstrap molasses as the sweetener in my latest peanut butter pie. SCORE! My husband declared it awesome, and I must always make it this way from now on.
I am gluten intolerant and health conscious, so I’m a big fan of your recipes even thought I am not vegan. As a person who knows the awkwardness of a non-mainstream diet, I am also very happy to be able to accommodate my vegan friends when I make goodies. to share.
My brother and I always have a Danish lagkage (layered cake) with whipped topping, chocolate topping, or marzipan on top. Just found your blog recently – looks so delicious. I am also into healthy cooking. 🙂
How long would it need to freeze until it is firm?
I made this the other day for easter and it was so easy and amazingly delicious!! I used almonds and walnuts for the base, and added a little bit of coconut oil as it seemed a bit too crumbly.
Also I used 1/2 peanut butter 1/2 unhulled tahini and added agave nectar to make it sweeter and it worked perfectly!
Only problem was I could’ve eaten it all in one go! haha
Do you have a gluten-free recipe for German Choc Cake? My mother used to make the most delicious cake but she is not with us anymore and I would love to make one for my husband and family.
Thanks, Glenda
She does! Use this cake:
https://lett-trim.today/2012/06/18/cauliflower-chocolate-cake/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> And this frosting:
https://lett-trim.today/2012/11/28/german-chocolate-cake-for-one/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E