Post by Megan Stulberg

(Posted in advance on our Instagram here)

I made this in an attempt to win a boy’s heart. It didn’t work, but at least I fell in love with this pie instead!

Ingredients:

For the crust…

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup raw walnuts

For the filling…

• 1 medium banana
• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup organic almond milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the topping…

• 1 banana (sliced)
• 2 tbsp raw cacao nibs

Directions:

1. Process dates and walnuts in a high-speed blender or food processor until thoroughly combined.
2. Press mixture into a springfoam pan or food storage container lined with plastic wrap. Press mixture down firmly with a fork until tightly packed. Place in freezer to set for 1 hour.
3. Place all filling ingredients (except cacao powder) in blender and blend until creamy in consistency. Pour half of the filling directly onto crust and smooth out evenly with a spoon. Place in freezer to set.
4. Add cacao powder and continue blending. Feel free to add more cacao by the tablespoon if you prefer a richer chocolate taste. Pour rest of filling on pie.
5. Slice banana into thin slices and layer along edge to create a border for presentation. Sprinkle cacao nibs all over.
6. Let pie sit in freezer overnight.
7. Remove pie from freezer for 1 hour, then slice. Place slices in fridge and let thaw for an additional hour. Take out immediately before serving.

Makes approximately 8 servings. Serve chilled.