Ingredients

100 g flour ( Cassava )
40 g chickpea flour
30 g sweet potato starch
40 g flour ( Tigernut )
20 g erythritol
30 g cacao ( Raw )
10 g carob powder ( can be replaced with the same quantity of Cacao instead )
80 g coconut milk
8 g vanilla extract ( Organic Alcohol Free )
70 g coconut oil , melted
10 g apples
10 g cacao
10 g dark chocolate
160 g bananas
40 g pumpkin puree
60 g coconut milk
2 dates ( Medjool )
1 banana
1 teaspoon unsweetened flaked coconut
10 g dark chocolate , shaved
This Guilt & Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Pie is a dessert that you can enjoy without any guilt! It is a healthy alternative to traditional chocolate pies, which are often loaded with processed sugars and unhealthy fats. This pie uses a combination of cassava flour, chickpea flour, and sweet potato starch, along with coconut milk and oil, to create a rich and indulgent dessert that is both delicious and healthy. The addition of bananas, pumpkin puree, and natural sweeteners like erythritol and dates, means that this pie is also packed with nutrients and good-for-you ingredients.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the flours, erythritol, raw cacao powder, and carob powder.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and applesauce.
4.Mash the bananas and add to the wet ingredients, along with the pumpkin puree and additional coconut milk.
5.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
6.Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch pie dish and smooth out the top.
7.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is slightly firm to the touch.
8.Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
9.Top with sliced banana, unsweetened flaked coconut, and shaved dark chocolate, if desired.

PROS

This pie is a guilt-free and gluten-free dessert option that is both delicious and nutritious.

The use of natural sweeteners like erythritol and dates means that this pie is low in sugar.

CONS

This recipe may require some unusual ingredients that may not be readily available at your local grocery store.

This pie may not be suitable for those with nut allergies, as it contains coconut milk and oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pie is packed with nutritious ingredients like bananas, sweet potato starch, chickpea flour, and pumpkin puree.
It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
The use of raw cacao powder and carob powder means that it is also rich in flavonoids, which have been linked to numerous health benefits.

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