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This No Bake Nut Butter Banana Pie is the kind of dessert you will want to make all summer long!! It has a sweet and salty pecan date crust, a creamy banana cashew butter filling, and the dreamiest chocolate fudge drizzle on top. Every bite tastes rich and decadent, yet this easy dessert is made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about serving.
Even better, this recipe is completely no bake, naturally sweetened, dairy free, vegan, and paleo friendly. It is the perfect make ahead dessert for cookouts, summer parties, holidays, or anytime you need an easy crowd pleasing treat!!
Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite dessert: No Bake Nut Butter Banana Pie!!!! YOU GUYS… I CANNOT GET ENOUGH!
As a nutritionist, I love creating desserts that feel indulgent while still using nourishing ingredients. The bananas add natural sweetness and creaminess, the pecans provide delicious crunch, and the cashew butter makes the filling ultra rich and smooth.
If you are one of those people who loves a creamy mousse like texture and anything with nut butter, you are going to obsess over this one too!!
Why You Will Love This No Bake Banana Pie
- Rich and creamy with the perfect balance of sweet and salty
- Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened
- No oven required, making it perfect for summer
- Easy to prep ahead for parties, cookouts, and gatherings
- Vegan, dairy free, and paleo friendly
- Topped with a silky chocolate fudge drizzle that takes it over the top!!
The Perfect Summer No Bake Dessert
Now that summer is here, we are all about desserts that do not require turning on the oven. This easy no bake pie has quickly become one of my favorite warm weather desserts because it is simple to make and always a huge crowd pleaser!!
The crust is crunchy from the salted pecans and naturally sweet from the dates. Then comes the creamy filling made with banana, cashew butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Once frozen, the texture becomes fluffy, rich, and almost mousse like.
And then we get to the best part… the fudge drizzle, crunchy pecans, and sea salt on top!!!! What could possibly be better?!
How To Make No Bake Nut Butter Banana Pie
Step 1: Make The Crust
Start by lightly greasing a pie plate or springform pan. In a food processor or blender, combine roasted salted pecans, Medjool dates, and vanilla extract. Blend until a sticky dough forms. You may need to pause a few times to scrape down the sides.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press it along the bottom and edges to form the crust.
Step 2: Blend The Filling
Next, make the filling by blending ripe bananas, cashew butter, full fat canned coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until completely smooth and creamy.
Pour the filling over the crust and smooth out the top evenly.
Step 3: Freeze Until Set
Transfer the pie to the freezer and freeze for about 4 to 5 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
Step 4: Add The Fudge Topping
About 1 hour before serving, remove the pie from the freezer. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth and glossy. Drizzle all over the pie, then top with chopped pecans or almonds and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Step 5: Slice And Serve
Once the pie has softened slightly at room temperature, slice and serve!! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator, although I highly doubt it will last long!!
Tips For The Best No Bake Banana Pie
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and creamiest texture
- Full fat coconut milk creates the richest filling
- Let the pie chill overnight for the best texture
- Cashew butter gives the smoothest consistency, but almond butter also works great
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top makes every bite even better!!
No Bake Nut Butter Banana Pie with Fudge
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup roasted and salted pecans
- 2/3 cup pitted medjool dates (about 15 dates)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups cashew butter*
- 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the Topping:
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips, (use VeganPaleo friendly)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup diced pecans or almonds
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease a pie plate or springform pan and set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, blend pecans, dates, and vanilla extract until a dough shape forms. You may have to pause a few times and scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Spoon the dough into the pie plate, and spread around the bottom of the pan, pressing firmly into the dough to form the crust.
- Now make the filling: in a food processor or blender, blend bananas, cashew butter, coconut milk, syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until completely smooth. Pour filling on top of the pie crust. Transfer to the freezer, and freeze until pie is set. About 4 hours (or overnight).
- About an hour ready to serve, remove from the freezer. Make the topping by heating up the chocolate chips and coconut oil (can do on the stovetop or in the microwave in 30 second intervals). Once smooth, drizzle on top of the pie. Top with pecans or almonds, and then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Once pie has been brought to room temperature, it's ready to cut into slices and serve. Store in the fridge, does not have to be frozen.
How many cups should the bananas end up being? I’m not sure if the recipe would work with 3 small or 3 large bananas? I’m worried that with that many bananas, the size of them could make a difference in the consistency of the filling. Thanks.
I use three medium bananas. I am not sure cup wise, but you might want a 4th small banana if they are pretty small.
Thanks. I looked up 3 medium and mashed, that’s about 1 and 1/2 cups.
Delicious
Love how simple this was to throw together. I also appreciate there not being dairy in this recipe, as well! Wonderful texture/mouthfeel and even better with some almond milk whipped cream and freshly sliced bananas on top! Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe!
This pie is probably the best dessert I’ve ever had!!! I’ve made it twice now and my family is obsessed. Thank you
Can frozen bananas brought to room temp work in this?
Thanks!
Sure can!!