This silky smooth Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is the ultimate definition of summer divinity. This recipe is made with Lifeway Kefir for probiotics and protein to balance out your gut and blood sugar. We prepared this pie with fresh ingredients, Strawberry Lifeway Kefir, and real chocolate — all without the need for an oven! So, slice up a piece (or two!) of this decadent treat and beat the summer heat.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
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Prep Time: 4-8 hours Servings: 6-8Ingredients
- coconut oil nonstick cooking spray
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups unsweetened gluten-free brown rice crisps cereal
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, then frozen into a baggie
- 1 tsp. alcohol-free vanilla (or 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla bean powder)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Lowfat Kefir
- 1½ cups frozen light coconut milk whipped topping (such as Light Coco Whip)
- Topping: 2 tbsp. mini dark chocolate chips, fresh sliced strawberries, and/or bananas
Directions
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with foil so that foil extends about 2 inches over the sides of the pan; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Warm the peanut butter for 30 seconds in a medium microwave-safe bowl, then add the maple syrup, stir until combined, and fold in the cereal. Press the cereal mixture into an even layer in the prepared pie dish and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Pulse bananas and vanilla in a food processor until coarse crumbs remain. Add cocoa powder and Lifeway Kefir, purée on high until smooth, scraping down the bowl occasionally. It should make around 1½ cups.
- Spread banana mixture over cereal mixture; freeze for 1 hour.
- Using overhanging sides of the foil, transfer the pie to a large cutting board; remove foil and cut it into 10 slices. Top pie with coconut whipped topping, sliced bananas, strawberries, and chocolate chips; serve immediately.
