Keto Banana Cream Pie

Name: Keto Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups almond flour; 3 tablespoons coconut flour; 1/4 cup golden monk fruit; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 3/4 cup unsweetened macadamia nut milk or other nut milk; 1/2 cup monkfruit sweetener or sweetener of choice; 5 egg yolks; 1/4 teaspoon salt; pinch of cinnamon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled; 2 teaspoons banana extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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An classic cream filled pie turned keto. This keto banana cream pie has a smooth, creamy banana flavored filling that is made without any bananas. It sits on top a crispy shortbread keto pie crust and topped with velvety whipped cream.

a slice of keto banana cream pie on a plate with a whole pie in the background

silky keto banana cream pie with homemade whipped cream on top

banana cream pie decorated with whipped cream and bananas

slice of creamy low carb banana cream pie on a white plate

45 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

244

Calories

23.9g

Fat

4.3g

Protein

2.1g

Net Carb

3.6g

Total Carbs

Keto Pie Crust Ingredients

1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup golden monk fruit
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Banana Cream Pie Filling Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
3/4 cup unsweetened macadamia nut milk or other nut milk
1/2 cup monkfruit sweetener or sweetener of choice
5 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch of cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
2 teaspoons banana extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Keto Banana Cream Pie Directions

STEP

1

Preheat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
STEP

2

Pulse the pie crust ingredients

Add all ingredients for the keto pie crust to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbles form. If you don't have a food processor, you can add all pie crust ingredients to a bowl, except the vanilla and butter. Mix to combine. Then cut the butter and vanilla in with a fork or a pastry blender.
STEP

3

Make the crust

Press crust into a greased pie plate. Press on the bottom and along the edges.
STEP

4

Bake it

Bake the pie crust at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes or until crust is starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
STEP

5

Whipping & gelatin

Pour 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let sit for serveral minutes while you continue to make the banana custard.
STEP

6

Get a small saucepan

In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, nut milk, monkfruit sweetener, egg yolks and salt. Heat over medium heat until mixture starts to thicken and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Don't let it overcook or the egg yolks will curdle. Only heat until the mixture coats a spoon and remove from heat immediately.
STEP

7

Pour pie filling onto crust

Whisk butter, banana and vanilla flavoring, and the gelatin mixture into the saucepan. Pour onto the cooled crust. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or until set.
STEP

8

Add the whipped topping

Before serving, make the whipped topping. Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to a medium bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped topping on top of banana pie.

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One of my favorite cream pies is banana cream pie. Mostly because I love banana flavored anything – banana bread, banana pudding, banana candy. This recipe for a keto banana cream pie was top priorty in my recipe development calendar. This recipe for keto banana cream pie has a creamy, silky banana flavored custard sitting on top of a crispy, shortbread keto pie crust. To balance out the sweet custard, the pie is topped with unsweetened whipped cream. Every bite is heaven and you will look forward to a second slice in the near future.

Are Bananas Keto?

banana slices line a sugar free banana cream pie

Bananas are higher in carbohydrates compared to most fruit. One medium banana has 27 total carbs and only 3 grams of fiber. That is 24 net carbs in one banana! Sadly, bananas are not keto approved and should be avoided on the keto diet. Yes, I do have real banana slices on this pie, but they are there for decoration and I promised, I did not eat them!

The Best Keto Pie Crust

The best and the easiest keto pie crust recipe can be found here. This low carb pie crust is a gluten-free, shortbread based crust that pairs with all sorts of keto pie, tart or cheesecake recipes. The crust is slightly crispy and holds up to each slice of cream pie.

keto pie crust in a white fluted pie pan

How to Make Keto Banana Cream Pie Without Bananas

Since bananas are not really allowed on the keto diet, you might be wondering how you are going to make keto banana cream pie without using bananas. Luckily, you can find banana flavor extract at the grocery store or online. Using banana extract in this recipe works very well. It still creates a delicious banana flavor without the excess carbs. If you are interested in keto approved flavoring, try the flavors by Oooflavors. You can save 10% off your first order with my code KETOFOCUS-10 at checkout.

Recommended Kitchen Tools to Make Low Carb Banana Cream Pie

The main tools you will need to make a keto banana cream pie is a food processor to make the keto pie crust and a pie plate to bake the pie in.

ingredients in a food processor for making banana cream pie crust

Using a food processor to blend up the crust is the easiest way to make keto crust. The ingredients will form coarse crumbles with small chunks of butter in minutes. The food processor I use is by Breville. If you don’t have a food processor, you can combine your crust ingredients by using a fork or a pastry blender. This method works perfectly; however, it will take longer to mix up the keto dough. The other tool you will need to make a sugar-free banana cream pie is a pie plate. Any pie plate will work. You could even use a cake pan if that is all you have.

Recommended Ingredients to Make Sugar Free Banana Cream Pie

Since this recipe for keto banana cream pie requires some different ingredients, I thought it would be useful to tell you exactly what ingredients used and brands I trust.

Gelatin – The gelatin in this keto banana cream pie recipe is used to thicken up the cream custard.
Macadamia Nut Milk – The macadamia nut milk is added to cut down on the amount of heavy cream used in this recipe, while still providing a creamy, silky texture. Macadamia nut milk is very low in carbs and higher in fat.
Lakanto Sweetener – The sweetener I always bake with is a combination of monkfruit and erythritol. Lakanto makes the best keto sweetener; however, you can use any sweetener of your choice as long as it measures cup for cup with sugar.
Banana Flavoring – To achieve a banana flavor without using bananas, we use a keto approved banana extract by One on One Flavors. You can save 10% off your first order with my code KETOFOCUS-10 at checkout.

a cartoon of nut milk for making a keto cream pie

How To Store Keto Banana Cream Pie

Like most cream pies, this keto banana cream pie should be stored in the refrigerator until you want to serve it. Any leftover cream pie should also be stored in the refrigerator. This will keep the integrity of the banana custard. If you need to find a make-ahead keto dessert, this banana cream pie is an excellent option. The crust and/or the filling can be made up 1-2 days ahead of time.

banana custard in a gluten free pie crust ready for the refrigerator

Keto Banana Cream Pie: FAQS

Can I use a different flour instead of almond flour?

While almond flour gives the best texture for this keto pie, you can try using a combination of sunflower seed flour and coconut flour as a substitute. Just keep in mind that the flavor and texture may vary.

How can I store leftovers of the Keto Banana Cream Pie?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The crust may soften a bit, but the pie will still taste delicious!

Is there a way to make this pie dairy-free?

Absolutely! You can replace the unsalted butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free butter substitute. For the whipped cream topping, use coconut cream instead of regular whipped cream.

What can I use instead of golden monk fruit sweetener?

You can substitute golden monk fruit with erythritol or stevia, but you may need to adjust the quantity to match your desired sweetness level since they can vary in sweetness.

Can I freeze the Keto Banana Cream Pie?

Yes, you can freeze the pie! Just make sure to wrap it well in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. It should keep in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	244
Fat	23.9g
Protein	4.3g
Total Carbs	3.6g
Net Carbs	2.1g

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