Graham cracker crusts and chocolate crusts, fruity crusts and oat crusts. But I think I may have just discovered my favorite crust of all: the rice crispy crust!
I usually make my marshmallow-free rice crispy treats with brown rice syrup, but I was out. So I used coconut nectar to sticky my crust together, and I can now tell you from experience that brown rice syrup is a better rice crispy glue. The crispy crust just didn’t crispify quite the same way with the coconut nectar. BUT if you freeze it…problem solved! Or you can just use trusty ‘ole brown rice syrup…problem still solved! And if you really want to treat yourself, you could try a chocolate crispy crust.
Sliced not split. Coined not halved. Stacked in a pie not stuffed with ice cream. There are some definite differences between this and a banana split, most notably the lack of ice cream (not to say it wouldn’t be a tasty addition). But the banana base, the choco drizzle, the nutty sprinkle, and especially the cherry on top are all a little reminiscent of a banana split. Just take a few steps back and sort of squint a bit and you’ll see what I mean. Or watch the video…
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- FOR THE CRUST
- 2 cups brown rice crispies (I really like One Degree Organic’s brown rice crisps)
- 3 tbsps coconut nectar or brown rice syrup
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
- 2 tbsps cacao powder
- 2 tbsps coconut nectar
- 1 tbsp water
- EVERYTHING ELSE
- 4–5 bananas (sliced)
- Toppings (nuts, dried fruit, cacao nibs, etc.)
- 2 sweet cherries
Instructions
- FOR THE CRUST: Heat the coconut nectar until it starts to bubble. I microwaved it for about 30 seconds on high. Use a large container and watch it carefully, it can bubble over very quickly.
- Mix the warm coconut nectar into the rice crispies.
- Divide the sticky crispies between two pans that are lined with wax paper or lightly oiled.
- Press the crust into the pans with a sheet of wax paper to keep it from sticking to you fingers.
- Freeze for at least 10 minutes.
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth.
- Once the crusts are chilled and crunchy, layer in the sliced bananas, sprinkle on toppings, and drizzle the sauce over top. And don’t forget the cherry!
- Eat immediately.
What’s your favorite kind of pie crust?
wow this recipe is so simple, I love it! totally pinning this for future banana split cravings 🙂
Thank you Mel! Plop a scoop of ice cream in there too if you really want to satisfy that craving 😉
Mmmm! Now this is my kind of dessert. I have a serious addiction to rice crispies – I love their texture so much! Then combining them with chocolate and bananas – two of my favourite things!! = complete heaven! Yum!!
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Thanks Harriet! I share your rice crispy addiction, giant rice crispy treats are the stuff that dreams are made of 😀 haha I have a feeling you will love this <3
This looks so good!! What a fun combo of flavors and textures!! Great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Thank you Cailee! It’s fun and easy…my kind of snack 🙂
Those bananas yesss! This would be great for when I crave something sweet but light (and crispy). Those pies look very cute x
Lots of bananas with a side of crunchiness…I think you would like it 🙂
This pie looks so delicious, Natalie! I love all the ingredients used in it as well (yay bananas!!) – I have tried cooking with coconut nectar yet but it looks so perfectly sticky – perfect for granola bars too! YUM!
I love your videos – I just subscribed to your youtube channel as well! Yay!
Yes it is SO sticky! Not quite as sticky as brown rice syrup, but getting there. It has a slightly tangy flavor, kind of like bee free honee (or real honey I guess), I’m starting to use it more and more 🙂 And thanks for subscribing <3
This looks awesome! I love the drizzle on the top. And the concept is so clever! I bet my boys would love it!
Thanks Sophia! Yes, like many of my recipes these are very kid friendly…I guess my taste buds have a lot in common with a 5 year olds 😀 haha
Hi Natalie, is this just the cutest thing ever?! So simple too! I bought coconut nectar awhile back and was surprised at the flavor not being as sweet as I thought or hoped….I thought it would taste just like coconut sugar, but in liquid form, but it doesn’t taste like that at all. Wasn’t a huge fan, but since I hate wasting ingredients, I will find a use for it, lol! I think your recipe is perfect using, just the right amount of sweetness for a crust! Super cute!
I totally agree! I didn’t like it when I first tried it either, I have had the same one bottle for almost a year because I didn’t know how to use it. While I still prefer coconut sugar, I’m slowly coming to like the flavor of coconut nectar more and more. Maybe it’s something you have to get used to, it kind of has that tang and it’s not super sweet. But I know you’ll find something to use it for 😉
Hehe. Love it. I’d slice mine anyhow 🙂 This looks incredible from top-to-bottom <3
A tiny little messy slice it would be then 🙂
Two bananas per person seems to be too much, otherwise sounds good.