Gluten Free Guilt Free Chocolate Banana Pie Recipe
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Jan 03, 2012
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Happy New Year!
It seems this is the time of resolutions – everything from “sticking to my gluten free diet 100%” to “becoming organized” to “getting a body like Jennifer Aniston or Ryan Reynolds.”
According to the dictionary “resolution” means a firm decision to do or not to do something. There is nothing wrong with resolutions; they are certainly the start to quitting smoking, losing weight and getting out of debt. But I like to do a little more at the beginning of a new year than just make resolutions; I like to dream my dreams first. I find that resolutions are easier to keep if they have a purpose – if they serve to fulfill a dream.
Every year the hubby and I take a little time away from the house and we look at what we hoped to accomplish the year before. We acknowledge the things we did get done and decide if we still want to do the things that we didn’t. Then we dream our dreams. We don’t worry about whether they seem obtainable or not, we just dream and we dream big! After all, if we shoot for the stars and don’t quite make it, we still end up soaring a lot higher than if we were just aiming for the treetops!
Dreaming is not enough however – it needs to be followed up with action and I think this is where resolutions come in. If we dream of having that perfect body, we have to make some resolutions to get there – go to the gym and work out every day, eat clean; cut back on sugar and fat…whatever it is that you need to do to get where you want to go. And then after we make the resolutions we have to do or not do what we decided. And remember – the definition of resolution contains the word “firm” in there – we need to stick FIRM to those decisions.
Whatever your dreams and resolutions are this year, I hope they include getting or staying healthy. And I hope that I can help you keep them. As is my way, I think getting healthy is a lot easier to do if I can eat chocolate pie while doing it.
This guilt free chocolate banana pie is gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free, low in fat, high in protein and just plain delish! It is also pretty darn easy to make.
This year I am all about getting healthier and simplifying my life. EVERY year I am ALL about eating yummy food – so this recipe fits right into my life – the one I have and the one I want to have.
Oh, and by the way – if you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance and you haven’t done this yet, it IS time to take control of your health and make the resolution to stick to your gluten free diet 100%! It doesn’t have to be a difficult resolution to keep – trust me!
Gluten Free Guilt Free Chocolate Banana Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups blanched almond flour
- 5 large medjool dates, - finely chopped
- Large pinch kosher or fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut or grapeseed oil, - (or maybe a bit more)
Filling
- 5 small ripe bananas,, cut into pieces
- 5 large medjool dates, - chopped
- 1 cup light unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, - measured then sifted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, - chopped or shaved with a vegetable peeler
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with gluten-free, non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the crust by combining the almond flour, dates and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the dates and almond flour are well combined. Add the oil and process until the mixture starts to come together like a dough. If the mixture is too dry add some more oil, a few drops at a time. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust has browned, it may seem soft but it will harden up as it cools. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the filling by combining the bananas, dates, coconut milk, cocoa powder and vanilla in a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust, top with the sliced almonds and chopped or shaved chocolate, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours. Can be made 1-2 days ahead.
- About ½ hour before serving, take the pie from the freezer, remove the plastic wrap and let set at room temperature until it is soft enough to cut. Slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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When do I add the cocoa powder? :)
With the bananas, coconut milk, etc – I fixed the recipe. Thanks for catching that, you are hired as my new proof reader :)
Can I come over and chat about our dreams over some of this delicious looking pie? Oh my! I love that you and your hubby do that Carol!
Come on over Maggie – we will dream dreams and eat pie :)
I like the way you think, Carol! Very inspiring. And this pie – totally up there with my resolutions :)
Thanks Cara. Nice to hear from the queen of “clean eating”!
Stunning! And so healthy as desserts go. You rock the chocolate (and everythign else) per usual, Carol! ;-)
xo,
Shirley
Thanks Shirley!
xo,
c
…”guilt free” is key here.. looks scrumptious..can’t wait to make for hubby and me.. :)
Thanks Dee, yep – I think it is time to give up guilt! :)
OH MY GOSH!! This looks incredible. I am in love with using dates to sweeten desserts, but this really takes the cake (er, pie) on that! I cannot wait to try this out. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Beth and love the pun :) Enjoy!
I am coming over with Maggie. I would love to chat about our dreams and eat this pie with you. This looks absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!!
xo
k
Come on over! We can chat and then do vision boards too!
xo,
c
I am drooling. I loved Chocolate Banana Pie growing up. I HAVE to try this recipe-looks like a piece of heaven!
Thank you Laura. Gotta say I love the combo of chocolate and bananas myself – used to eat frozen babanas dipped in chocolate as a kid, this pie reminds me of that.
What a great way to start off the new year, with dreaming big and eating sweet and healthy! I particularly like the crust recipe as it would work with so many fillings, Yumm!
Yes, you can use the crust for a variety of fillings. Happy New Year!
It’s not only pretty but also looks like it would feel light to eat, not a heavy dessert. I’m going to give this a try soon.
Thanks Shannon and yes, it is light. Enjoy!