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Healthy Peanut Butter Pie (Dairy Free) is a perfect dessert that the entire family will love. It’s made using healthy ingredients and is ready in just a few simple steps! This recipe is the best peanut butter pie recipe!
A delicious peanut butter pie recipe
I’m a huge lover of peanut butter. Always have been, always will be. I love peanut butter cookies, peanut butter oats, peanut butter ice cream, and especially peanut butter pies!
This pie, however, is a bit different than “normal” peanut butter pie recipes, because it’s healthier! I was able to create a pie that’s tasty and better for us by carefully selecting the ingredients and making a couple of swaps.
For anyone that enjoys a dairy free diet, this pie is perfect! It includes zero dairy products. And, to make matters even more exciting, this dish only requires about 30 minutes of prep time. I can’t wait for you to try it!
Ingredients for this healthy pie recipe
There are three sets of ingredients for this pie: the crust, the filling, and the topping. Rather than using a store-bought crust for this pie, I wanted to make mine from scratch! This is usually a healthier option.
Crust Ingredients:
- Almond flour
- Cocoa powder
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla
- Salt
Filling Ingredients:
- Peanut butter
- Cream cheese (dairy-free)
- Maple syrup
- Coconut whip
Topping Ingredients:
- Coconut whip
- Chocolate
- Peanut butter
- Peanut butter cups
Kitchen tools used to create this pie
Here’s the lowdown on the kitchen tools you’ll need to make this tasty pie recipe.
- 9 inch pie dish
- Non-stick spray
- 2 mixing bowls
- Hand mixer
A healthier pie option
There are a number of ingredients used in this pie that make it healthier than standard pies.
To start, I used almond flour in place of all-purpose flour. It’s filled with nutrients including protein, fiber, vitamin E, and manganese. Almond flour is also a great option for those on a gluten-free diet!
Next, I used coconut oil instead of traditionally used baking fats like butter or canola/vegetable oil. Coconut oil is known to be great for blood sugar, cholesterol, digestion, and more.
How to make this healthy peanut butter pie recipe
Pies can be intimidating in theory, but this one doesn’t have to be! It’s actually very easy to make this healthy pie recipe.
To begin making this pie, preheat your oven to 350F and grease your pie dish with non-stick spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and cocoa powder and mix. Then, stir in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt, and stir until well combined.
Press this mixture into the bottom of the pie dish and up the sides. Bake for 20 minutes.
When the crust comes out of the oven, allow it to cool while preparing the filling.
In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and cream cheese and blend using a hand mixer. Add the maple syrup and beat until smooth. Next, add the thawed cocowhip and blend until well combined.
Pour this mixture over the cooled crust and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Overnight is preferred for ultimate firmness.
Once completely firmed, top with extra toppings.
Store in the fridge.
Variation options for peanut butter pie
If you’re like me, you probably love customizing recipes and making them your own! Here are some easy substitutions and variations that you may be interested in.
- Peanut butter: Feel free to use the nut butter of your choice, whether it be almond, walnut, or something else! Use a 1:1 ratio.
- Coconut oil: Coconut oil can be substituted at a 1:1 ratio by any fat, including butter, vegetable oil, canola oil, etc.
- Maple syrup: There are a few options to use in place of maple syrup. Both honey (start with a bit less than what is called of the syrup and then add to taste) and molasses (use a 1:1 ratio) should work!
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Healthy Peanut Butter Pie (Dairy Free)
Healthy Peanut Butter Pie (Dairy Free) is a perfect dessert that the entire family will love. It’s made using healthy ingredients and is ready in just a few simple steps! This recipe is the best peanut butter pie recipe!
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
Filling
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 8 oz dairy free cream cheese, softened (or regular if not dairy free)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 8 oz coconut whip, defrosted. I used Cocowhip from So Delicious in the freezer section.
Topping:
- more cocowhip, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and crushed peanut butter cups.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9 inch pie dish with non-stick spray.
- Add almond flour and cocoa powder to a bowl and mix.
- Stir in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Press into the bottom of pie dish and up the sides. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Let pie dish cool while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, blend together peanut butter and cream cheese.
- Add in maple syrup and beat until smooth.
- Add in thawed cocowhip and blend until combined.
- Pour into cooled crust and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Overnight is preferred for ultimate firmness.
- Top with extra toppings before serving.
- Store in fridge.
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Dana says
I make this for every family gathering and holiday with vegans and non-vegans and everyone LOVES it. Itโs so quick, easy, and a total crowd pleaser. Thanks Erin!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Dana, so glad everyone loved it!
Dana says
I make this for every family gathering and holiday with vegans and non-vegans and everyone LOVES it. Itโs so quick, easy, and a total crowd pleaser. Thanks Erin!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Dana, so happy it was such a hit!! ๐
Abbie says
I made this pie for Christmas Eve and it was amazing!! I was running short on time and used a pre-made graham cracker crust and it was delicious! Iโve never tried the so! Coconut whipped cream before but absolutely loved it. Such a tasty treat!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Abbie, so happy everyone loved it and you made it your own! ๐
Laura Toigo says
I made this pie for thanksgiving and out of the three pies there, this was the favorite. Thanks Erin! Another great ELW recipe thatโll stay in my rotation
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Laura, so glad everyone loved it!!
Kiersten Lopez says
Made this for my husbands birthday dinnerโฆ YUM!! He loves anything chocolate and peanut butter and this was the perfect mix – and on the healthier side! The whole gang loved it! Soo delicious!!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Kiersten, I am so glad you both loved it! Happy belated birthday to him!!
Emily says
So Iโm obsessed with the filling and literally just eat it like a pudding with salted peanuts and chocolate drizzle. Thank you! ๐
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Erin says
Hi Emily, so glad you loved it!! ๐
Kelly White says
So tastey!! Couldnโt find coco whip at the store but made my own coconut whip cream and it was so Easy!!! Be sure to buy a can of coconut cream, add a spoonful of powdered sugar and beat it with a hand mixer. Delish!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Kelly, so glad you enjoyed it and made it your own! ๐
Maggie Coudriet says
What can I substitute for coco whip?
Cool whip?
Erin says
Hi Maggie, yes, cool whip is the best sub. Let me know how your pie comes out! ๐
Sophia says
Absolutely amazing! My hometown friends and I always plan out Erin Lives Whole desserts to make when we are home from college, and this did not disappoint! Such a fun and easy recipe to make
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Sophia, so happy everyone liked the pie!! ๐
Brie says
Incredible!!! Made this for a fellow peanut butter lovers birthday and holy WOW ! Subbed out the crust for a nilla wafer homemade crust, but the filling was a true show stopper. I canโt wait to make this again !!!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Brie, so glad you loved the pie!!
Erin says
Love this recipe! Super easy to make and tastes great!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Erin, so happy you enjoyed the pie!
Katherine says
This pie is soooo good!!! Itโs light and refreshing, but still rich like peanut butter pie should be-I made this for my family and they had no idea it was a โhealthierโ version of pb pie. And thanks for the introduction to the coco whip!!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Katherine, I am so happy you enjoyed it with the coco whip!!
alex says
This was the best peanut butter pie I have ever had! The crust tasted like a brownie and the pb filling was perfection. Thank you Erin!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Alex, I am so thrilled to hear that!!
Lauren says
I forgot to grease it before I put the crust in so it was pretty hard to get out so donโt forget that step haha but it doesnโt matter because this is the most delicious healthy ish cheesecake pie we have ever had! It is so rich and flavorful without making you feel heavy after. I love how one slice is satisfying and fulfilling, similar to how I only want one slice of a normal cheesecake because it is perfectly rich. I topped with choc chunks and that gave it a nice crunch, Highly recommend this extremely delicious flavor bomb of a dessert!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Lauren, I am so happy you enjoyed the pie so much!! ๐
Erin says
I used natural peanut butter and a 7.2 oz. container of Violife Cream Cheese. Filling is amazing! We were very disappointed in the taste of crust, though. I used Hershey’s dark cocoa, my neighbor’s maple syrup, flavorless coconut oil, and real vanilla. We couldn’t detect any flavor but almond. But, again, the filling, mmmm!
Erin says
Hi Erin! Thanks for your kind words and hmm not sure what happened to the crust. That all sounds fine. Let me know if you try it again and how it comes out!
Grace Scheidler says
i have tried a LOT of erin’s recipes and this might be my all-time fave. my mom’s favorite treat to make growing up was a regular peanut butter pie, and i am OBSESSED with this healthier version! i made a chocolate graham cracker crust instead and used kite hill’s almond cream cheese and it was *chef’s kiss* perfect. you would never know it was dairy-free and that’s the best part! such a treat!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Grace, thank you so so much for the kind words! I am so happy my recipe connects you to your Mom’s pie! ๐
Alene says
To die for! And I am gluten free. Thank you.
Erin says
Hi Alene, I am so happy you enjoyed it! ๐
Alison says
Delicious!!!! This pie is amazing and simple to make. Thank you!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Alison, I am so happy you enjoyed it! ๐
Shalayam says
Hello Erin!
I love anything peanut butter and this pie looks so delicious. I want to give it a try. So, I have one question. Would it be possible to use coconut cream (from the cans that you chill) instead of the coco whip? Or is the coco whip absolutely mandatory for this recipe to work? Thank you for your time.
Erin says
Hi Shalayam, thanks for your kind words!! You can definitely make your own coconut whipped cream. Let me know how it comes out!
Tom says
This is it, the holy grail of healthy desserts. I have never fell more in love for a recipe more than this. I can’t tell if this was from Cheesecake factory or ELW.
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Tom, I am thrilled you love the pie!! ๐