So remember when we were kids and we would have space walks at parties? Remember how we would all run to the side and the space walk would just lean over? Yea, at age 27, it collapses over.
It also takes a lot of effort to flip the sucker back. Especially when you are stuck inside.
My friend’s birthday fell on 11.11.11 so she had an “11 year old” themed birthday party, space walk included. As you can see, we are still 11 at heart.
Now on to the food. I WANT to eat clean. Y’all know that. It’s just hard. There is this bond that I cannot break with cheese, or cookies, or crackers, or just processed foods in general.
Flashback to when I first started eating a lot of vegetables, about two years ago … I’d SNEAK the vegetables in my food. I’d chop them finely and then add them to my red beans, soups, pastas and so on. It worked. I fell in love and actually craved to have a greater proportion of vegetables in my dishes.
How could I possibly get back on track and eat clean while still enjoying my favorite meals? Why not try something raw. Sounds funny, I know, but trust me. I just searched Pinterest for a few raw treats and was totally inspired. I took the easy way and started with dessert.
Raw Coconut Banana Pie
prep time: 15 minutes
freeze time: 2 hours
Adapted from the Purple Carrot
Ingredients
Crust:
1 c Pecans
1 c Finely Shredded Coconut
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
4 tbsp Agave Nectar
Filling:
2 c Finely Shredded Coconut
2 c Banana (about 3 Bananas)
1/2 c Agave Nectar
2 tbsp coconut oil
Directions
1) Blend all crust ingredients in a food processor. If the crust is not sticky enough, add a bit more agave nectar.
2) Line your pie pan with saran wrap (or parchment paper when you realize you are out of saran wrap or use a foil pan when you realize you don’t have enough parchment paper) and press the crust on top.
3) Place the crust in the freezer and start your filling.
4) Blend all filling ingredients together (I did it my hand because I don’t have a food processor and my blender couldn’t handle it) and then pour the mixture evenly over the formed crust. Top with coconut if you’d like.
5) Place the pie back into the freezer for about 2 hours, let it thaw a bit for about 20 minutes, and then serve it to your guests, or in my case, myself :)
How DELICIOUS does this pie look? Can you even BELIEVE that it is RAW? It does not taste raw at all! The crust is nice and crunchy, with the creamy banana and the kick of coconut. Describing this pie makes me mad I didn’t pack a slice for work.
What tips do you have for eating clean? Are you turned off by this pie even though it is raw? Are you interested in trying this out?
Tags: agave nectar, banana, coconut oil, pecans, raw coconut banana pie, shredded coconut, spacewalk
I looooove coconut, bananas, and pecans so this looks amazing to me! I have never made any raw food desserts but I need to try this!
When I started eating Paleo I just pitched or gave away anything processed and filled my fridge with fruits, veggies, protein, and nuts. If I don’t have it, I cannot eat it!
YES. TRY THIS. It is SO GOOD!
That’s a great idea to pitch stuff. I just can’t bring myself to do it! But it is Thanksgiving, so I know food banks and such will be in need of canned foods. Hmmmm.
Mmm, I always want more raw in my life, and WOW that pie looks good. Unfortunately, I think I’ll have to invest in a halfway decent food processor before getting too raw-crazy. And I love the idea of an 11-year old party :D Sounds like a blast, tipped over bouncy house and all.
Yes, a food processor was a bit of an issue, so I did what I could. I think I need to look into one if I want to do more.
I tried my hand at an apple raw pie last month and fell in love. I think raw pie crusts are even better than traditional pie crusts! I love coconut and bananas so I will have to try this out! I am pretty jealous of your moon bounce.
I agree about raw pie crusts being way better!
I can’t believe that pie is raw! It looks so insanely good! Plus, I love coconut and banana. What a perfect pairing!
Mmmm – the pie sounds interesting. I’m not a huge coconut fun, but I <3 bananas!
Eating clean is ridiculously hard. We are slowly easing ourselves into it. So far we eliminated most processed foods- cereals, any kind of boxed anything, but what I still struggle with is crackers. I love crackers and chips. I can make my own chips but I have really struggled finding a ‘clean’ cracker recipe.
Good luck and stick with it. Pie looks great. I had a raw pumpkin pie last week and I have to say, why I LOVED the idea, raw pumpkin is kind of gross. Your pie looks much better!
Glad I’m not alone with the struggle.
I promise, this pie is amazing!!
I love the idea of throwing an eleven-year-old bday party! Soooo fun!!! And, man, that pie looks delicous!!! I’m a sucker for anything with bananas in it! :)
IT LOOKS yummy! and I LOVE raw desserts. My food processor is RIP ATM – or forever, so until I can afford to buy a new one these will have to wait – you have triggered a craving though! :) xox
I am really loving this one, Liz! It looks and sounds so tasty!
Ohhh my gosh I seriously laughed so hard at that first paragraph about the bounce house falling over! That is awesome. I would devour this pie..it looks amazing!!
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Looks fantastic! I attended a workshop this week where we learned to prepare a very similar pie. The chef included lime juice in the filling. It added a nice tang to a wonderful sweet dessert.
Oh! That sounds amazing! I bet it added the perfect tang.