Best Funky Monkey Pie Recipes

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FUNKY MONKEY PIE



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This pie won the best of show in the 2007 National Pie Championships. It comes together very fast using vanilla wafers, cool whip and vanilla soy milk.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (11 ounce) box vanilla wafers
1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
5 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
4 medium bananas
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 cups vanilla-flavored soymilk
2 (4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
2 cups Cool Whip
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a Ziploc bag, add the vanilla wafers and crush until there are tiny pieces.
  • Place them into a medium sized bowl.
  • Melt the butter flavored Crisco.
  • Add the Crisco to the crushed vanilla wafer and mix together.
  • Firmly press the vanilla wafers into the bottom and sides of a large pie plate.
  • Place into oven for 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut the bananas in half lengthwise then lengthwise again (quartering).
  • When the crust has cooled place the bananas on crust.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl place 4 chocolate squares and the cup of peanut butter in the microwave for 1 minute.
  • Pour over bananas in crust.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour 2 cups milk in a bowl and add the vanilla pudding.
  • Mix well and then add 1 cup of the cool whip.
  • Fold it in so it stays fluffy.
  • Pour on top of chocolate.
  • Place the rest of the cool whip of top.
  • Grate one chocolate square over the top.
  • Chop the peanuts and place on top of pie.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours.

FUNKY MONKEY SMOOTHIE (SUPER EASY)



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This is my favorite smoothie! Great for breakfast or mid-afternoon snack. I always have all these things in my house already. The PB adds a protein boost while the small amount of chocolate makes me feel like I'm cheating! Oh yeah, my little ones Love this one too.

Provided by PeytonandKaylansMama

Categories     Smoothies

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large banana
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup or 2 tablespoons powdered chocolate milk mix
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup ice cube

Steps:

  • Throw it all in the blender and blend until smooth! Isn't that easy.
  • I like to freeze my banana, but you don't have to.

MONKEY TAIL PIE



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This pie has flavors reminiscent of a carnival treat known as Monkey Tail --- frozen banana on a stick dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with peanuts. Needs to refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) package banana bread mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup chocolate fudge frosting
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375. Spray 9 inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; mix well. Pour batter into sprayed pan. Bake at 375 for 33-36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Remove from pan; place on wire rack. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine pudding mix and 1 cup milk; beat with wire whisk until pudding thickens. Fold in whipped topping and bananas.
  • With long serrated knife, cut cake into 2 layers. Place bottom cake layer on serving plate. Top with filling and remaining cake layer.
  • In small microwave-safe bowl, microwave frosting on HIGH for 15-30 seconds, stirring until smooth but not runny. Pour warm frosting over top of cake, spreading frosting to edges and allowing some to run down sides. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on warm frosting. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 212.5, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 1, Sugar 19.5, Protein 3.9

FUNKY MONKEY RICE KRISPIES TREATS



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These peanut butter banana Rice Krispies Treats prove that bananas and peanut butter are a match made in heaven. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons banana extract, optional
5 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup dried banana chips, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped and divided

Steps:

  • In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, oil and extract if using; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, banana chips, peanut butter chips and 1/2 cup peanuts. Press mixture into a lightly-greased 13x9-in. baking pan using wax paper or a lightly-greased spatula; press remaining 1/2 cup peanuts on top. Cool to room temperature. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FUNKY MONKEY



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This is a great coffee drink that I serve to my running friends after a Saturday morning long run. The protein powder helps restore our tired muscles! Serve each glass with a straw so the drink can be stirred while it cools.

Provided by Jen K.

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups hot, brewed dark roast coffee
1 large banana
¼ cup fat free sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 ½ scoops vanilla flavored whey protein powder
20 cubes ice

Steps:

  • Place the hot coffee, banana, condensed milk, chocolate syrup, and protein powder into a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the coffee moving before leaving it on to puree until smooth. Divide ice cubes into 4 large glasses, and pour coffee mixture over the ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 38.4 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

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