There’s no longer a need to cross off pie from the “foods-you-can-eat” list if you’re following a paleo diet. Made with ingredients like bananas, walnuts and coconut oil, this simple, wholesome dessert is a treat for any health-conscious sweets addict. Share it at your next potluck party or make one to spoon into after dinner on a busy weeknight.
Paleo Banana Walnut Pie
Ingredients
Filling
2 bananas, plus extra for garnish
3/4 cup water
1 cup walnut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
Crust
3 cups walnut pieces, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup sucanat cane sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In food processor, pulse walnuts and sucanat until it resembles coarse crumbs (do not over process). Stir in coconut oil.
- In a pie pan, press mixture into bottom and sides. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Once crust has cooled, slice bananas and array on top.
- In a food processor, combine walnut butter, maple syrup, water and coconut oil until smooth.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth out with a spatula.
- Place pie in freezer for 4-6 hours or until firm.
- Allow pie to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra walnuts or bananas.