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Lemon Banana Cream Pie

My Lemon Banana Cream Pie is seriously the best dessert I ever made. With just 6 ingredients and in 3 easy steps you can make this dream come true.

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I know it’s not a secret that there are many fantastic banana cream pie recipes out there. So in principle, nothing is new about this here. Vegan or not – no big surprise here, friends.

But if you have followed my blog for a bit you know this will not just be another banana cream pie recipe. Rather you know it will be special.

The main difference is that you can prepare my recipe from only just 6 ingredients, no more or anything unusual – and you only need 3 easy steps.

Lemon Banana Cream Pie | #vegan #glutenfree #contentednesscooking

For now we’re heading to the best part that makes this new addition to my list of Dessert & Cake recipes so special. It is, of course, the lemon.

Did you ever realize that lemon fits so pretty amazingly to bananas? Yes, the zesty lemon flavor takes a banana cream pie to the next level. So I hope you come on board when I just say that this will be the best banana cream pie that you ever ate.

It’s my promise! I know that some of the banana cream pie recipes turn out a bit bland or require too complicated steps and ingredients. Not this one! And it is even vegan and gluten free.

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When I created this recipe, I just wanted to have it easy, approachable, and flavorful at the same time. Exactly all those things I was missing. So this is my version, and  I worked a lot on this recipe.

Of course, you might think sure, he was working a lot on this recipe -it’s just 6 ingredients, 3 easy steps easy game as always nothing complicated here, so what is he working on.

True, friends, the result is easy for sure but the process to create such an recipe is difficult. Especially because I want to make one with so few ingredients and easy steps but with no lack of flavor!

The situation is different. 6 ingredients, 3 easy steps, vegan and gluten free that’s the selling point here. I hope you all join me on the Lemon Banana Cream Pie wagon.

It’s a stunner, easy, creamy, drool-worthy, remarkable, lemony, refreshing, addictive, fresh, and so delicious.

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Let me show you how can make this beauty!

First hop over to a blender or food processor and make the dough: combine Brazil nuts, Medjool dates, lemon juice and zest, and process until well combined.

Next comes the preparation of the filling. Again, you’ll need a blender or food processor. Combine cashews, vegan cream cheese, Medjool dates, lemon juice, zest, and water.

Final assembly of the cream pie is easy play as always: press dough into a 7 inch springform, next spread the filling over, and garnish with banana slices. Refrigerate until serving or enjoy immediately –  up to you.

Lemon Banana Cream Pie | #vegan #glutenfree #contentednesscooking

One word about the lemon zest. I use organic lemons so I can also safely use the zest and there is no need to buy some extra zest. If you’re a lazy kid for sure you can just buy the zest and there is no need to peel it from the lemons.

When buying lemon zest please make sure it’s organic, most other non organic lemon zest contains some preservatives or additives and you can be sure those are processed which means there is no nutrition in there.

It’s just a package with artificial flavors which are made in a factory but there isn’t any goodness included from the lemon here.

Oh, and if you are are in the mood for more cake deliciousness, don’t forget to check out my Cinnamon White Chocolate Cheesecake, the Vegan Chocolate Cake, or if you prefer the more savory type, the Savory Cheesecake.

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Get the whole package with my Lemon Banana Cream Pie

Friends this Lemon Banana Cream is so full of health benefits. Brazil nuts are not only delicious, no they are life changing. Full of selenium which is so important for your immune system, a heart protector, containing healthy fats.

They are an amazing gluten free alternative if you’re looking for new ways besides cashews, almonds. So if you already want to give Brazil nuts a try, this Banana Lemon Cream Pie is the the way to start.

These health stars are full of minerals which might prevent amnesia or bone weakness also known as osteoporosis. Brazil nuts are also a fantastic source of magnesium, manganese, potassium, iron, zinc, calcium which is absolutely a win  for a plant based lifestyle.

The benefits are big: skin, hair, body it’s all here in this cake. While you are eating this Lemon Banana Cream pie you know your hair will shine, your skin will glow.

Curious? Then check this article  “20 Best Benefits Of Brazil Nuts For Skin, Hair And Health” about these show stars.

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Friends, can you already see the glow? Don’t wait too long! If you give this a try let me know, give a tag on Facebook or Instagram.

Enjoy and don’t hold back to snap a picture. Love seeing all your creations.

Cheers, Florian

Lemon Banana Cream Pie | #vegan #glutenfree #contentednesscooking

Lemon Banana Cream Pie

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

My Lemon Banana Cream Pie is seriously the best dessert I ever made. With just 6 ingredients and in 3 easy steps you can make this dream come true.

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups Brazil nuts
  • 1 cup Medjool dates
  • 1 organic lemon, juiced and zest reserved (1 tsp)

For the Filling:

  • 2 heaping cups cashews
  • 9 oz vegan cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Medjool dates
  • 2 organic lemons, juice plus 2 tsp from the zest
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-2 bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. First hop over to a blender or food processor and make the dough: combine Brazil nuts, Medjool dates, lemon juice and zest, and process until well combined.
  2. Next comes the preparation of the filling. Again, you’ll need a blender or food processor. Combine cashews, vegan cream cheese, Medjool dates, lemon juice, zest, and water.
  3. Final assembly of the cream pie is easy play as always: press dough into a 7 inch springform, next spread the filling over, and garnish with banana slices. Refrigerate until serving or enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 325Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5.7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 370mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2.3gSugar: 27gProtein: 5.6g

Kevin

Friday 21st of January 2022

Looks amazing and plan to make tomorrow. What is the glaze on top, it is not listed in the ingredients. Thanks so much! Hope to hear from you. Kevin in Palm Springs

Florian

Friday 21st of January 2022

Hi Kevin! The glaze on top is a vegan caramel sauce. Hope that helps.

Ciara

Thursday 10th of September 2020

I was really happy with how my first ever banana cream pie came out - thank you for this beautiful recipe! The magic of lemons!! Usually I would be deterred from vegan dessert recipes that use nuts and dates because they are so commonly used in vegan baking and I find these too sweet and too strong a flavour andand not a substitute for regular flavoured baking, but the lemon in this really made it delectable! We crushed some candied walnuts over it and served with a generous amount of maple syrup. :)

Florian

Thursday 10th of September 2020

Thanks so much for your amazing feedback, Ciara. Happy to hear it was such a big hit. Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? So helpful for other readers. Thanks so much.

Kathy

Tuesday 20th of February 2018

Sounds delicious! What would be a good substitute for cashews? I am allergic.

Florian

Tuesday 20th of February 2018

Hi Kathy! Try blanched almonds, brazil, or macadamia nuts. Make sure to use nuts without any salt. Also you can try a mix of these nuts.

Lisa

Saturday 30th of December 2017

What can I use instead of vegan cream cheese. I cannot find a clean vegan cream cheese.

Florian

Saturday 30th of December 2017

Hi Lisa! Use more cashews! Adjust the water if needed!

brandi doming

Wednesday 23rd of November 2016

Looks so creamy and delicious Florian! I'm not really a banana fan, but I AM a cream cheese fan and I love that you gave the typical banana cream pie a twist by adding cream cheese in it. That must add a lovely tang and addicting flavor and texture! Totally creamy and perfect for the holidays or anytime of the year! Love that you added both lemon flavor in the crust and the filling, YUMMY!

Florian @ContentednessCooking

Wednesday 23rd of November 2016

Lemon and banana are a match made in heaven and thank you, Brandi!

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