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    Banana Cream Pie 4 All

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    By Alisa Fleming on March 13, 2015 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    I’ve been depriving Tony of a favorite dessert for quite some time, but with Pi Day on the horizon, I knew it was time to get to the kitchen and bake a banana cream pie.

    Go Dairy Free - The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein-Free LivingUnlike most banana cream pie recipes, this one is made from scratch, rather than a pudding mix, and has a special infusion of banana that helps to set the pie rather than making it runny (like mashed bananas would do). I’ve always found it strange that banana cream pie is really vanilla pie with bananas on top – I wanted to taste banana throughout for a true banana cream pie experience!

    Of course, the recipe is dairy-free and decadent, too, but I’ve also made it naturally gluten-free and allergy-friendly for the So Delicious Pi(e) 4 All event this weekend!

    Banana Cream Pie 4 All - This rich & delicious pie recipe is naturally dairy-free, and vegan, optionally gluten-free and top allergen-free!

    In honor of Pi Day (3.14.15), So Delicious Dairy Free is hosting an Instagram contest called Pi(e) 4 All (#Pi4All) to celebrate allergy awareness through your creativity in making and finding delicious allergy-friendly treats!

    For every photo of allergy-friendly pie uploaded to Instagram between 3/13-3/15 So Delicious will donate $3.14 to Kids with Food Allergies (KFA)! Additionally, one lucky winner will receive a $314 prize for their photo. They will also select 10 random winners to receive 3 VIP coupons redeemable for So Delicious treats!

    Contest dates: March 13-15 (Over the weekend of Pi Day – 3.14.15)

    Pie4All Instagram Photo Contest - Take a Pic of your favorite allergy-friendly pie for Pi Day

    So what is my banana cream pie recipe made of? It gets a creamy base from pure coconut milk, but don’t worry, generous infusions of banana and vanilla make for a seamless flavor. The slight pudding consistency is made with a traditional preparation, and then it sets up for slicing with a nice little dose of luxurious coconut oil rather than butter.

    Banana Cream Pie 4 All - This rich & delicious pie recipe is naturally dairy-free, and vegan, optionally gluten-free and top allergen-free!

    This post is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free in celebration of Pi Day, allergy awareness and the Pi(e) 4 All Instagram Contest – join in! And don’t forget, if you love dairy-free food, you can feast with your eyes daily by following the So Delicious Instagram and Go Dairy Free Instagram.

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    From Misty on Facebook: “Made this for Thanksgiving. Delicious!”

    Special Diet Notes: Banana Cream Pie 4 All

    This recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, optionally grain-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.

    What about eggs? I’ve created this recipe to be egg-free and vegan, but egg yolks make from-scratch banana cream pie filling yellow in color (when using pudding mix, it’s usually coloring). If you want more of a custard and that sunny hue, temper in 2 to 3 egg yolks when thickening the coconut milk mixture. Without the egg yolks, the filling is a beige color – the freeze-dried banana does oxidize slightly, but it’s still just as tasty and good for you!

    Make it lighter? Though this recipe is already much lighter than many of the vegan banana cream pie recipes out there, it is slightly richer than a traditional pudding pie. That said, it also sets up better for slicing! If you want more of a traditional pudding pie that is a touch lower in fat, you can reduce the full-fat coconout milk to 1 1/2 cups and increase the milk beverage to 1 1/2 cups. You can also reduce the coconut oil to 3 tablespoons. The pie will be a bit softer / more pudding like, once cut.

    5.0 from 2 reviews
    Banana Cream Pie 4 All
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    8 mins
    Total time
    23 mins
     
    Please see the post above for all kinds of optional adaptions, including making it lighter, with eggs, etc. As is, this recipe is naturally vegan and free of top allergens, but no one will know!
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 8 servings
    Ingredients
    • 2 11-ounce packages Original Culinary Coconut Milk (2½ cups full-fat coconut milk; see note below)
    • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
    • ½ cup lite coconut milk, unsweetened coconut milk beverage or unsweetened cashew milk beverage
    • ¼ cup non-GMO cornstarch (can sub arrowroot or tapioca starch)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup freeze-dried bananas (I used Natierra)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil (I used Nutiva)
    • 2¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 1 prepared 8- or 9-inch pie shell (I used a Wholly Wholesome gluten-free shell)
    • Dairy-free whipped topping (I used CocoWhip) or homemade coconut whip
    • 1 to 2 fresh bananas, sliced into rounds
    Instructions
    1. Whisk the coconut milk, sugar, lite coconut milk or milk beverage, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan until smooth.
    2. Place pan over medium-low heat and bring to a bubble, whisking often. When it just begins to bubble, cook and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes more or until thickened to a pudding consistency.
    3. Remove from heat. Place the freeze-dried bananas in a spice grinder and whiz until powdered, 30 to 60 seconds. Thoroughly whisk the powdered banana, coconut oil, and vanilla into the pudding mixture.
    4. Let cool for 10 minutes, whisk again until smooth, and then pour into your prepared pie crust and level out the top.
    5. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the filling and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
    6. Serve chilled, but when ready to serve, top with freshly sliced bananas and coconut whip.
    Notes
    Coconut Milk: This is the creamy, full-fat stuff that comes in little packages. You MUST use a good quality variety that creates a thick cream (I use So Delicious Original Culinary Coconut Milk, which is very consistent). DO NOT substitute a milk beverage.
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    50 Comments

    1. Michelle on June 23, 2015 9:14 pm

      Could you use full fat canned coconut milk instead of the packages?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on June 23, 2015 9:28 pm

        Yes, it is full-fat coconut milk – cans or aseptic – same thing!

        Reply
    2. Hippie Butter on April 18, 2015 10:07 am

      This might become my favorite cream pie. I know I’ll bake one for everyone at work. Thank you for taking the time to share your recipe. It sounds and looks delicious. I’ll let you know how it turns out 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on April 19, 2015 10:18 am

        I hope you love it!

        Reply
    3. Mara J. on March 19, 2015 7:05 pm

      Question, i dislike bananas, however, this looks like the best recipe I have found in a while. Can I use freeze dried strawberry? Would it matter? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 19, 2015 7:48 pm

        Yes, you can use any dehydrated fruit that you like!

        Reply
    4. Susan | LunaCafe on March 15, 2015 3:37 am

      What a great idea to infuse banana flavor into the filling with powdered dried bananas. Will definitely try that.

      Reply
    5. Sandra Laflamme on March 14, 2015 6:22 pm

      This sounds amazing especially when made with coconut milk! I love banana cream pie!

      Reply
    6. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel on March 14, 2015 2:31 pm

      so you said for all….does that mean me too!? cuz id love some of this delicious treat!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2015 3:50 pm

        Most definitely 🙂

        Reply
    7. AJ @ NutriFitMama on March 14, 2015 10:10 am

      This looks absolutely delicious! I love that it’s vegan and gluten free- total bonus. I also love So Delicious 😉

      Reply
    8. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts on March 14, 2015 9:21 am

      Soooo pretty and I totally agree on banana cream pie needing bananas IN it! And what a fun So Delicious event! 🙂 Off to share …

      xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2015 9:38 am

        Thanks Shirley!

        Reply
      • Jennifer Kennedy on March 10, 2019 7:46 pm

        Do you know how long this will keep? Hoping to make it 1-2 whole days in advance!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on March 11, 2019 8:15 am

          Hi Jennifer, since it does have rehydrated banana within, it’s best within the first couple of days. But it can be made a day ahead without a problem. The bananas do oxidate though, so the color isn’t as yellow.

          Reply
    9. Rhoda Edwards on March 14, 2015 8:35 am

      This looks so yummy .I have to try it. Thank you for all your delicious recipes. Blessings.

      Reply
    10. Nibbles By Nic on March 14, 2015 8:17 am

      WE are such a banana family!!! Love it!

      Reply
    11. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious on March 14, 2015 7:09 am

      Why YES, I WILL have a piece for Pi Day today!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2015 8:11 am

        I’ll cut you a slice – it will be here waiting for you with some tea 🙂

        Reply
    12. Kirsten on March 14, 2015 6:52 am

      What chocolate did you grate on top of the pie?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2015 8:12 am

        Scharffenberger for this one. I often use Pascha though, but was out of bars 🙂

        Reply
    13. Colorado Gal on March 14, 2015 6:50 am

      WOW. That pie is absolutely beautiful!! Seriously, I am so impressed!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2015 8:12 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom on March 14, 2015 5:49 am

      I made a banana cream pie for Pi Day too!! It is my husband’s favorite. I love that yours is allergy friendly–mine was SO not!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2015 8:13 am

        Great husbands eat alike! I bet your banana cream pie was DIVINE!

        Reply
    15. Tina Muir on March 14, 2015 1:53 am

      I love how your recipes are friendly for all, and it makes me wish I did that more often as I kinda feel bad for the people I exclude. This sounds delicious, and how appropriate for pi day! Yummy!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2015 8:15 am

        Oh my goodness, no way Tina! I think a recipe has to be true to how you would make it! That is what makes a recipe truly great. Plus, I find it fun to try to adapt recipes from other people to fit what we need and taste good – there would be no challenge otherwise. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa on March 13, 2015 6:55 pm

      This is drop dead gorgeous! I just had a raw banana cream pie and it was just meh…but the flavors got me thinking that I need to try my own hand at it. This will be my recipe!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 13, 2015 7:53 pm

        Thanks Alyssa! I agree, I haven’t been thrilled with many of the raw ones.

        Reply
    17. Lynda Mitchell on March 13, 2015 3:31 pm

      Thank you for spreading the word about this fun campaign by So Delicious, Alicia!

      Reply
    18. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on March 13, 2015 10:33 am

      Allergen-free and beautiful! I could imagine digging into a slice of this! Yum!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 13, 2015 10:50 am

        Thanks Rebecca!

        Reply
    19. lindsay on March 13, 2015 10:05 am

      You never cease to amaze me with your dairy free and egg free creations. I love this contest and great timing because it’s perfect for spring eats and easter!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 13, 2015 10:51 am

        aw shucks – thanks Lindsay! You should enter – I bet you have an awesome pie recipe and pic on your blog 🙂

        Reply
    20. Kim @ Kim's Welcoming Kitchen on March 13, 2015 9:29 am

      My banana-loving boys would love this pie!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 13, 2015 10:51 am

        My banana-loving boy does 🙂

        Reply
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