RAW VEGAN BANOFFEE PIE

sweet treats
Written By Flóra Szalai

BANOFFEE PIE with a Glow-Up

This isn’t your average banoffee pie. It’s had a glow up. Made with oats, cashews and bananas, it skips the refined sugar but keeps the indulgence. Think creamy caramel-like sweetness from dates, a nutty oat crust and that classic banana layer. 

       Makes around 2 glass desserts or One sharable dish   
      Prep Time: 15 min
      chilling time 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

BASE LAYER

  • 1/2 cup oat flour

  • 1/2 cup cashews

  • 2 tbsp peanut butter (or 1 tbsp peanut butter & 1 tbsp almond butter)

MIDDLE LAYER

  • 2 ripe bananas

  • 1/2 cup soaked cashews

    CARAMEL (part of middle layer)

  • 4 dates

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup water

    TOP LAYER

  • 100g (1 serving) coconut yoghurt

  • Coconut flakes/shaved chocolate

  • Few slices of optional bananas

METHOD

  1. Soak dates and cashews used in the middle layer (1/2 cup) for 15 min (or up to 1 hour) before making the dessert.

  2. Make the ‘caramel’ by blending 1/2 cup water with 4 dates and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Make the base layer by blending cashews and oats together in a food processor or a powerful blender. Then, pour the mix into a bowl and mix well with the peanut butter to form a crumble texture.

  4. Add 1/2 cup cashews, 2 bananas and the caramel sauce into the food processor, blend until smooth.

  5. To assemble in a glass jar, layer as many time as you like with the base, then the caramel layer, followed by the yoghurt.

  6. Alternatively, use a small shareable dish and layer the pie, starting with the base, followed by the middle, then the yoghurt.

  7. Add some optional shaved chocolate, coconut flakes and slices of banana to the top of your “pie“. Let it sit in the fridge for an hour before serving.

  8. Best enjoyed with company! Because sharing is caring.

  • Per portion if you make 2 servings

    WITH THE OPTIONAL PEANUT BUTTER:

    • Calories: ~530 kcal

    • Protein: ~18g

    • Carbohydrates: ~56g

    • Fiber: ~8-9g

    • Fat: ~26g

      • Saturated fat: ~6g

      • Monounsaturated fat: ~12g

      • Polyunsaturated fat: ~6g

    • Iron: ~3.5 mg

    • Calcium: ~180mg

    • Potassium: ~850mg

    • Magnesium: ~145mg

    • Folate: ~55 µg

    • Zinc: ~2.4mg

    • Vitamin E: ~1.6 mg

    All values are an estimate.

These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.

Flóra Szalai
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