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Peanut Butter Banana Pie Recipe

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This Peanut Butter Banana Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert combining the rich flavors of peanut butter, bananas, and vanilla pudding in a crunchy graham cracker crust. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a crowd-pleasing treat that requires minimal effort and no oven time.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 recipe graham cracker crust (homemade or store-bought)

Filling

  • 1 (3.4 ounce / 96g) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ¼ cups nonfat milk
  • ¾ cup (200g) creamy peanut butter, plus more for garnish
  • 8 ounces (226g) Cool Whip, divided
  • 2–3 medium ripe bananas (divided)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: If making a homemade graham cracker crust, prepare it and chill it until ready to fill. A chilled crust ensures the pie holds together well once assembled.
  2. Mix pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and the nonfat milk until smooth. Let it set for 5 minutes to thicken properly.
  3. Add peanut butter: Stir the creamy peanut butter into the set pudding mixture until it becomes smooth and thick, creating a luscious peanut butter flavored filling base.
  4. Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold half of the Cool Whip into the peanut butter pudding mixture until just combined to keep the filling light and fluffy.
  5. Layer banana slices: Slice about 1 to 1 ½ bananas and arrange the slices evenly over the bottom of the chilled graham cracker crust. This adds a sweet, fresh banana layer beneath the filling.
  6. Fill the crust: Pour the peanut butter pudding mixture over the banana slices, spreading it evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the pie to set.
  7. Garnish and serve: Before serving, spread the remaining whipped topping over the chilled pie. Warm about ¼ cup peanut butter in the microwave for 10-20 seconds until spreadable, then transfer it to a plastic bag and snip off a corner to pipe decorative lines over the whipped topping. Finally, garnish with additional banana slices.
  8. Storage: Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to keep it fresh and maintain texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • If you prefer a crunchier element, add crushed peanuts on top as a garnish.
  • For a lower-fat version, substitute peanut butter with a natural peanut spread or peanut butter powder.
  • Ensure the pudding is fully set before adding the whipped topping to avoid mixing.
  • This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: peanut butter banana pie, no bake pie, easy dessert, peanut butter dessert, banana cream pie

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