No-Bake Banana Peanut Butter Yogurt Pie Cups
Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours (or 45 minutes frozen)
- Total Time: Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Calories: 220 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (135 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (150 g) soft pitted dates
- 1/2 cup (125 g) natural peanut butter, divided
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups (480 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Place the rolled oats, soft pitted dates, and 1/4 cup (30 g) of the peanut butter into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed, about 30-40 seconds. It should be crumbly but able to form a compact base.
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Divide the crust mixture evenly among 8 silicone muffin cups. Press each firmly into the bottom and up the sides to form small shells. Using the bottom of a glass or your fingers, really pack the crust to prevent it from falling apart later.
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Chill the crusts in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up.
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Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the bananas, Greek yogurt, remaining 1/4 cup (30 g) peanut butter, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste for sweetness and cinnamon; adjust if desired.
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Spoon the banana peanut butter mixture into the chilled crusts, dividing it evenly.
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Return the filled cups to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to let the filling set properly. Alternatively, for a firmer, cooler treat, freeze them for about 45 minutes before serving.
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Serve chilled right from the silicone cups or pop them out onto a plate for a cute mini pie presentation.
Recipe Notes
- Press the crust firmly and evenly into the cups; if it’s too loose, the cups may crumble when serving.
- Make sure your dates are soft and sticky; if they seem dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first.
- Ripe bananas with brown spots add the best natural sweetness and a creamy texture to the filling.
- If you prefer a sweeter filling, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, but the dates usually supply plenty of sweetness.
- For easier cleanup and portion control, silicone muffin cups work best, but lined muffin tins also work.
- Allow the cups to chill fully—this firms up the yogurt and sets the flavors nicely.
Nutrition Estimate
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fat: 7 g