This Vegan Banoffee Pie combines a no-bake crust, a creamy date caramel filling, thick slices of banana, and silky whipped coconut cream as a topping. It’s vegan, raw, gluten-free, grain-free and sugar-free. As delicious but much healthier than the classic Banoffee pie.
This Vegan Banoffee Pie combines a no-bake walnut date crust, a creamy date caramel filling, thick slices of banana, and silky whipped coconut cream as a topping. It’s vegan, raw, gluten-free and sugar-free. As delicious but much more healthier than the classic Banoffee pie.
I’m back to normal again after a wonderful summer break. So are you, I guess. This week is flying by for me. The day should have 30 hours instead of 24, don’t you think so? 😉 Today I’m sharing my foolproof recipe for the best homemade vegan banoffee pie. Made with just 6 easy ingredients, this recipe won’t disappoint anyone.
And the best part is that you need no special equipment, besides a standard food processor or a blender. As for the mold, I used a 6-hole silicone tartlet mold, but feel free to use a bigger one if you don’t have individual tartlet molds. My molds measure 3 inches in diameter and 2 inches high. So, I guess an 18 or 20-inch round mold will work great here too.
What Is Vegan Banoffee Pie
If you’ve never heard of it or aren’t quite sure what it is, you’re at the right place because today I’m going to tell you all about this fabulous sweet dessert.
Banoffee pie is a traditional English favorite made from bananas, whipped cream and toffee combined on a digestive buttery cookie crust. The whipped cream is added just before serving, together with shaved chocolate. In fact, the word ‘Banoffee’ is a combination of two words actually: banana and toffee, which just reveals what is on the inside.
Regarding the vegan banoffee pie, as you may have guessed, is the healthy and dairy-free variation of this luscious creamy pie. I’ve made a few changes to the classic recipe to make sure this dessert is still decadent but has some nutritional value. To name just a few, the crust and date caramel are high on good fats and fiber due to the walnuts and dates. Bananas, mostly unripe ones are a source of fiber too.
How To Make Vegan Banoffee Pie
Vegan Banoffee Pie is very easy to make. It won’t take you longer than 30 minutes to process all the ingredients and assemble the tartlets. No cooking or baking required here.
For this recipe, I’ve made a date and walnut crust that happens to be vegan, gluten-free and paleo at the same time. You can use a single type of nut or a combination of your favorites – either way, you won’t go wrong. Process both ingredients together with some coconut oil and you’ll get a firm and crunchy base for your tartlets.
The second layer is the date caramel, made of basically two ingredients: dates and milk. Add them to your food processor and pulse until you get a creamy texture. Then comes de next layer, sliced bananas. As easy as that!
And finally, I top it with coconut whipped cream and shaved chocolate. You can use non dairy whipping cream if you prefer, it holds its shape better than the coconut whipped cream. Anyway, I like the taste of the coconut best here.
How To Make Vegan Date Caramel
This irresistible vegan date caramel is made with just two ingredients. The vanilla extract is totally optional, in fact I tend to make the caramel without vanilla most of the time. I love vanilla in cakes and muffins but if you use Medjool dates, you won’t need any other flavoring. Anyway, I have included vanilla in the recipe since some of you love this extra hint of vanilla in your caramel.
Making date caramel can’t be easier. Just add the dates and the vegan milk to a food processor or blender and blend on high until you have a thick caramel. Scrape down the sides if necessary. Feel free to add a few spoons of water to thin the caramel until you get the desired consistency.
What To Use Vegan Date Caramel For:
You will love homemade date caramel with recipes like Vegan Gluten-free Caramel Banana Bread, as the filling of a layer cake or in homemade bars and pies. The possibilities for date caramel are endless.
How To Store Homemade Date Caramel:
Keep it stored in an air-tight container in the fridge. It will be good for 1-2 weeks, and maybe more.
RECIPE
Vegan Banoffee Pie
Ingredients
For the Tartlets:
- 1 ⅔ cups walnuts
- 1 ½ cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil softened
- 2 bananas sliced
For the Caramel Sauce:
- ¾ cup pitted Medjool dates
- ¼ cup plant based milk
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
For the toppings:
- ½ cup coconut whipped cream or another plant based cream of your choice
- 1 tablespoon shredded chocolate
Instructions
- Start by placing the walnuts, dates and coconut oil in a food processor and process until a fine crumble forms and sticks together. Line the tartlet molds with the walnut-date mixture and refrigerate while you prepare the caramel.
- To make the date caramel add the dates and the vegan milk to a food processor or blender and blend on high until you have a thick caramel. You may have to scrape down the sides. Add a few spoons of water to thin the caramel until you get the desired consistency.
- Fill the pie crust with the prepared caramel. Slice the bananas and layer them on top of the caramel.
- To make the coconut whipped cream, chill your coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, refrigerate a medium mixing bowl 10 minutes before making the whipped cream. Open can of coconut milk and scoop the thickened cream into the refrigerated bowl. Beat on medium speed for 5-8 minutes. Taste and add sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
- Finally shred the chocolate. To serve the tartlets, top them with a dollop of coconut whipped cream, sprinkle some shredded chocolate on top and serve. Enjoy!
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I know that I am going to be addicted to this!! I’m drooling over this pie. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe 🙂
You’re welcome Cathleen. I know you will love this super easy old-fashioned apple dessert!
These not only look delicious, but so cute!
I’m so glad you like it! Thanks for commenting.
The combination of the caramel filling, fresh bananas and the whipped coconut cream was so heavenly. I loved these vegan banoffee pies! I will be keeping this recipe handy! Have a great day
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you love my recipe that much! Thank you so much for sharing and following along with me! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this delicious and really tasty banoffee pie recipe! So easy to make as well! Highly recommended! Will surely have this again!
You’re so welcome Allyssa! And thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it!
First of all, your Vegan Banoffee Pie photos look gorgeous! Second, I wish I could just dive in and eat one right now. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m super excited to hear that you love these vegan banoffee pie tartlets. Thank you so much, Angie!
That date caramel is divine! Also in love with those date walnut shells. My family loves banoffee pie, so I will definitely be trying your vegan version. Thank you for such a delicious recipe!
Hi Brianna, date caramel is the best part. It’s decadent, rich and healthy at the same time. Let me know if you make it. Enjoy!
This vegan banoffee pie looks stunning and as soon as I saw the pictures my mouth started watering! I love how this is vegan and much healthier. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to try it out!
They’re one of my favorite treats! You can’t even tell they’re vegan Let me know how they turn out when you try them! XO
OMG talk about mouth-watering! I legit and crushing HARD on this Vegan Banoffee pie! It’s AMAZING in every single delicious bite!
Hi, Lori! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I’m thrilled to hear you like these vegan banoffee pie tartlets! Enjoy!
This is what we call a guilt-free and healthy dessert! This was on our menu yesterday and let’s just say it is going to be on rotation in our home!
Kate, it always makes my day when someone sends me feedback about a recipe and really loved it! So happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for sharing your review!
Wow! What an impressive Vegan dessert recipe! This Banofee Pie recipe is the perfect healthy dessert recipe!
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you love my recipe! I appreciate you taking the time to comment! XO
I love these, bananas and cream is amazing! The tartelettes are too cute and could totally be used for all kinds of vegan desserts.
Hi Sarah, you’re absolutely right, these tartlets can be filled with almost anything. Let me know if you make them with a different filling. And, thanks for the comment!
Delicious little pies. They turned out perfect. Super easy recipe and quite a treat. I will definitely make these pies again. My family loved them!
Thank you, Natalie! So happy to hear your family enjoyed them and that they turned out perfect! We also love them, specially in the summer ;)) No baking involved!
This Vegan Banoffee Pie looks absolutely mouthwatering! I just can’t wait to go over my kitchen right now and make this!
Hi, Chef Dennis! Thank you so much for the comment. I’m thrilled to hear you love these oatmeal raisin cookies! Enjoy!
Well when dessert is this healthy, there is NO guilt in eating (more than one). These sound so delicious. I am totally excited to give them a try.
Hi Gloria, so happy that you like these banoffee tartlets. You’re right, they’re delicious! Thanks for commenting!
I need to make this for my daughter who loves anything with bananas, but not dairy. The combo of fruit with the date sauce sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Hi, Karen! You’re so welcome! I’m sure your daughter will love this banoffee tartlets, let me know how they turn out when you make them. And thanks for the comment!