Description
A rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened chocolate peanut butter pie with a wholesome oat crust. Perfect for a healthier dessert option that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1 1/2 cups oat flour or finely ground oats
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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Pinch of salt
For the filling:
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3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup natural peanut butter
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1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional topping:
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Dark chocolate shavings or drizzle
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Crushed peanuts or cacao nibs
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil or butter, honey or maple syrup, and salt. Stir until the mixture resembles damp sand.
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Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Press firmly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
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Refrigerate the crust to firm up while you prepare the filling.
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In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly.
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Add desired toppings such as chocolate shavings, crushed peanuts, or cacao nibs.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
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Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
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Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt for best flavor and health benefits.
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For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.
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To make oat flour, simply grind rolled oats in a blender or food processor until fine.
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You can adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg