Peanut butter and bananas together are a marriage made in Heaven. This creamy, no- bake pie will prove it. It's so good and easy to prepare, you'll make it often.
1 graham cracker crust, placed in refrigerator
3.4 oz. box instant vanilla pudding mix*
1 1/4 c. non-fat milk
3/4 c. creamy peanut butter, plus more for garnish
8 oz. Cool Whip, divided
2-3 medium ripe bananas, divided
Whisk together pudding mix and milk; let set 5 minutes.
Add peanut butter; stir until smooth and thick.
Carefully fold in half of the Cool Whip to the peanut butter mixture until combined.
Slice 1 banana; place in the bottom of prepared pie crust, slicing more as needed to cover the bottom. (about 1 ½ bananas depending on their size).
Cover the bananas with the pudding mixture. Cover; chill until set, at least 2 hours before serving.
Top with remaining Cool Whip. Place about 1/4 c. peanut butter in a small bowl; heat in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds until thin enough to spread. Place in a plastic baggie; cut off one corner. Pipe and drizzle over the Cool Whip.
Serve, garnished with additional sliced bananas, just before serving.
Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 days.
12 servings.
*Cheesecake or chocolate pudding can be used for a twist.