A low carb sugar free banana cream pie with a gluten free coconut flour pie crust. No need to worry because there are no bananas in the dessert!
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There are some flavors that a person really misses after moving to a low sugar diet. Thankfully, you can usually satisfy those tastes with low carb alternatives.
I used to love snacking on a fresh banana. But, these days, I rarely take more than a bite or two of this high carb fruit these days.
A couple of my recipes do use real bananas like my banana split cake and low carb banana bread. But, I split a single banana among many servings so the sugar in one serving is negligible.
For this sugar free banana cream pie, I left the banana out. That keeps the carbs to a minimum so you can enjoy the dessert without worry.
The filling for the pie is based on my low carb banana pudding recipe. That pudding isn't firm enough for a pie filling so I had to up the thickener.
In the original recipe, I used xanthan gum. However, there has been some concerns about emulsifiers such as xanthan gum.
Although I've been looking at konjac powder as an alternative to xanthan gum, I haven't had the time to experiment with it. You may be familiar with shirataki noodles which are made with konjac.
Since I didn't have the time to try konjac powder, I used grass-fed gelatin to thicken the filling in this sugar free banana cream pie. And gelatin is high in amino acids.
I also used gelatin to stabilize the whipped cream topping. Without it, the whipped heavy cream tends to go flat as it sits.
If you want to share the pie with those not following a low carb diet, you can always offer fresh banana slices as garnish. And, you can also dress it up with fresh whipped cream just before serving.
As for the crust, I used my coconut flour pie crust recipe. But, you can use any low carb pie crust. The one on my key lime pie recipe uses a mix of almond and coconut flour and it's always been a family favorite.
No matter how you slice it, this yummy sugar free banana cream pie is sure to be a hit. I'm planning to test it out with my extended family over the holidays.
You may be wondering how the pie tastes without bananas. I used banana extract which gives all the flavor without the carbs.
Extracts as well as flavored herbal teas are perfect for making very low carb treats and dessert. They give you the taste you want without excess calories or carbs.
Although I've been cutting back on sweets, this pie is a nice treat to warm up to the holidays. I haven't decided what to cook for Thanksgiving, but you can bet it will be a nice low carb spread.
Low Carb Sugar Free Banana Cream Pie Recipe
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Recipe
Sugar Free Banana Cream Pie
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Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin original recipe used 2
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¼ cup hot water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 egg yolks
- ⅔ cup low carb sugar substitute add up tor ⅓ cup more for a sweeter filling
- 2 teaspoons banana extract
Topping:
- 1 teaspoon grass-fed gelatin
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons low carb sugar substitute or Sukrin:1
Instructions
Filling:
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water to soften for a minute.
- Stir hot water over softened gelatin and stir until dissolved.
- Heat cream until hot, but not boiling.
- Meanwhile, beat egg yolks with a fork until well blended. Set aside
- When cream is hot, slowly add about ½ cup to egg yolks, stirring constantly.
- Pour yolk mixture slowly into hot cream while whisking.
- Reduce heat to low, then mix in sweeteners.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Stir in banana extract and dissolved gelatin.
- Cool slightly then pour into pie crust and cover with plastic wrap.
- Chill overnight.
Topping:
- Sprinkle gelatin onto cold water in small cup to soften. Once soft, stir in hot water until all gelatin is dissolved.
- Pour heavy cream, vanilla, and sweetener into large mixing bowl. Beat until stiff while slowly adding in dissolved gelatin.
- Remove plastic wrap from pie top and spread whipped cream over banana filling.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
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Julia
I am going to make this banana cream pie for 2 diabetics I know. It looks good. But I'm deeply disappointed in yr portion size. Never in my life have I ever got 12 portions out one pie no matter how big. When one wants pie they want at least a 4in. Wide slice. So why dont u be real and slice the pie the way most normal people do?
Lisa MarcAurele
That was a mistake. The pie should yield 8 slices and the recipe card has been corrected.
Susun
The flavors are there but it turned out to be gelatine instead of a creamy pie. I'll try using less gelatine next time.
Lisa MarcAurele
Using the banana pudding recipe (with xanthan gum) should fix that. I'm probably going to rewrite the recipe that way.
Sandy
Lisa how can you use an unbaked pie crust without baking it I've never heard of this or did I miss something?
Lisa MarcAurele
That's a mistake. It should be a baked crust.
Patti
This looks great!! Helping my daughter get low carb and she loves banana cream pie!! This will be her birthday cake!! Thanks!!
Patti
The filling never quite set. It was in the fridge for days.
Lisa MarcAurele
It's the gelatin that stiffens the filling. Maybe it just needed a little more.
Wendy
What is the equivalent measurement to 6 sweetener packets? Also, can I use regular gelatin vs grass fed?
Lisa
Regular gelatin is fine. 6 packets is about 1/4 cup of sugar equivalent.
Kayla
Hi!
I want to make this for my Mom who is diabetic for Thanksgiving! I want to make sure I am reading the recipe correctly! I am to use 2/3 cup sweetener AND stevia, not one or the other?
Thanks 🙂
Lisa
Yes. I usually use a combination of sweeteners. You can just use one though, but you'll need to compensate for the one that's omitted.
jackie
Do I bake this before I put the whipped cream on it?Recipe just states unbaked pie shell and doesn't say when to bake pie.
Lisa
It's a no bake pie where the filling isn't baked. You just need to use a baked pie shell (or a crust that requires no baking).
Cliff Vengley
I intend on trying this recipe but what I really want to say is that I really like the way you set up your recipe print outs get a full recipe on one page. Instead of several pages for one recipe it all comes out on one page. Next, on to the Banana Cream Pie.
Lisa
I like saving paper and ink. 😉
Sally
Can I freeze this please?
Lisa
I've never froze one with gelatin, but it should be okay.
Lieza Allen
this recipe was easy and fun. I added more bananas to my taste. Even though you knew you were eating a dessert, it wasn't too sweet.
Lisa
A bit more banana can never be a bad when it comes to taste!
Pam
I was so happy to see this recipe.. one of my LC guests made it and brought it to dinner! YUMMMMMM
Lisa
It is super yummy.
Leah
Looks heavenly!
Lisa
Thanks Leah!
Rose
Can't wait to try this one
Lisa
Enjoy!
Hope E Kuchler
OMW :-O .. I really need to try this one !!!!
Lisa
Hope you like it.
Gerri
Sounds scrumptious. Brilliant to add gelatin to whipped cream. Happy Thanksgiving.
Lisa
It does help it to stay whipped!
Malaika I Johnson
I can't wait to try these recipes! Thanks!
Lisa
🙂
Bea
This may just save my Thanksgiving!
Lisa
Hope you love it as much as I do!