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Vegan Sun Butter Chocolate Pie

I’m not sure about you guys, but when it comes to the holidays the most important thing is of course family, but the second most important is always dessert! I always loved making fun new treats, but this became a bit harder to recreate when I went dairy and gluten free. I was determined to remake some boss desserts so that when my healthy treats came out, all else was forgotten.

I have had some really good recipes so far but this one takes the cake. Get it…cake…or pie I guess.

Anyways, this recipe was inspired by the classic peanut butter pie and I have to say, I ended up liking it better than the classic. SO without further adue here’s the recipe!

Ingredients

Crust

· 1 & 1/2 cup pitted and soaked dates.

· 1 tsp. salt

· 1 cup oats

· 1 tsp. vanilla

· 2 tbsp. coconut oil

Sun Butter Layer

· 1 & ½ cup sun butter

· 2 cups whipped coconut cream ( I used a store bought brand but you can make your own as well!)

· 1 tsp. vanilla

· 3 tbsp. maple syrup

Chocolate Layer

· 3/4th cup cocoa powder

· 1 cup whipped coconut cream

· 1 tsp. vanilla

· 1 tsp. salt

· ½ cup pitted and soaked dates

· 1/4th cup date water

Directions

For the crust soak the dates in hot water for about 15 minutes or let soak overnight in the fridge. Save the water for the individual layers.

Pulse all ingredients for the crust together and then press into the pie plate. Let set in the freezer while you make the layers.

For the Sunflower Butter layer use a mixing bowl and fold ingredients together until combined. Pour into pie pan and let set in the freezer.

For the chocolate layer blend all ingredients until fully combined. Add in more of the date water if needed to blend but make sure the moisture does not become watery, but keeps a thick and creamy consistency.

Pour in the last layer and let sit in the freezer.

Top with your favorite toppings such as nuts, coconut, chocolate, ice cream etc.

Here I used coconut whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate!

Bring to your next party and watch your guests as they stare in awe of this beautiful creation!

and THEN enjoy.