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Vegan and oh so delicious, this pie sends your tummy singing! I couldn't get over how rich this cake turned out and that it was vegan! You are going to love the creamy, rich texture of this pie.

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Ingredients To Gather: 

• 165 grams or 1 1/4 cup almond meal

• 1/8 tsp kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp grapeseed oil

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 3 oz dark chocolate (use 85% good quality dark chocolate) melted

What You Need For The Filling:

• 1-12 oz package of firm silken tofu

• 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter

• 1/2 cup packed dates, soaked in warm water for 5 minutes and drained

• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

• 1 tsp cinnamon

What You Need For The Topping:

• 1-2 bananas, sliced thinly

• squeeze of orange or fresh lemon juice

• 2 tbsp melted chocolate chips, melted with a little almond milk to help thin to drizzle

• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts

The Step-By-Step Directions To Follow:

1. As you wait for the oven to reach 350, combine all the ingredients for the crust into a bowl.
2. Press batter into a pie pan and allow to bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
3. Use a blender and combine all ingredients for the filling. Put this into the pie crust shell. Bananas can be added to the batter, in addition to the citrus (to avoid browning).
4. Space bananas evenly across the pie. Drizzle with chocolate and sprinkle chopped peanuts.
5. Chill in the fridge and/or freezer, according to preference.

Voila!

Consider adding strawberries to your pie. This will not only allow you to experience something amazing, but it will also add a serving of fruit to your daily routine.

Let Us Know How It Turned Out!

Article Source: Garden Fresh Foodie