🥧 National Pie Day With Freda’s Peanut Butter
When most people think of pies, peanut butter isn’t the first ingredient that comes to mind. But that’s exactly why National Pie Day is the perfect excuse to do something a little unexpected.
From indulgent chocolate desserts to hearty, savoury comfort food, Freda’s award-winning peanut butter brings richness, depth and balance to pies you might never have considered before. Sweet or savoury, baked or chilled — peanut butter adds warmth, protein and flavour that transforms every slice.
🥜 Why Peanut Butter Works So Well in Pies
Peanut butter is a natural fit for pies because it:
Adds creaminess without cream
Balances sweetness with savoury nuttiness
Deepens umami flavours in savoury fillings
Brings plant-based protein and healthy fats
Works beautifully with pastry, biscuit bases and mash toppings
And because Freda’s peanut butter is palm-oil free, plant-based and minimally processed, it blends seamlessly into both classic and modern pie recipes.
🍫 1. Chocolate & Peanut Butter No-Bake Pie
An indulgent National Pie Day showstopper
Rich, smooth and deeply satisfying, this no-bake pie is perfect if you want something impressive without turning the oven on.
Ingredients
For the base
250g digestive biscuits (or vegan biscuits)
100g melted butter or coconut oil
For the filling
200g Freda’s Smooth Original Peanut Butter
200g full-fat coconut cream
80ml maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping
150g dark chocolate
Pinch of sea salt
Chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
Method
Blitz the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter or coconut oil.
Press firmly into a loose-bottomed tin and chill for 20 minutes.
Whisk peanut butter, coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.
Pour filling over the base and chill for at least 2 hours until set.
Melt chocolate gently, pour over the pie and sprinkle with salt and peanuts.
Chill again until the topping is firm, then slice and serve.
Why it works: Freda’s Smooth Original keeps the filling creamy and rich without being overly sweet.
🍌 2. Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
Comforting, nostalgic and plant-based friendly
A modern take on a classic pudding-style pie that feels indulgent yet light.
Ingredients
For the base
250g digestive biscuits
100g melted butter or coconut oil
For the filling
3 ripe bananas
3 tbsp Freda’s Coconut or Sea Salt Peanut Butter
200ml coconut cream
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
To finish
Whipped coconut cream
Sliced banana
Grated dark chocolate
Method
Prepare the biscuit base as above and chill.
Mash bananas until smooth, then whisk in peanut butter, coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla.
Pour the filling onto the chilled base and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Top with whipped coconut cream, banana slices and chocolate before serving.
Tip: Using Freda’s Sea Salt adds a lovely contrast to the sweetness of the banana.
🥧 3. Savoury Sweet Potato, Spinach & Peanut Butter Pie
Unexpected, comforting and incredibly satisfying
This savoury pie is a winter favourite — hearty, nourishing and full of flavour.
Ingredients
1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (or homemade)
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Freda’s Smooth Original or Chipotle Chilli Peanut Butter
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
150g spinach
Salt & pepper
Method
Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash and set aside.
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
Stir in spices and peanut butter, then fold into the mashed sweet potato.
Wilt the spinach and mix through the filling.
Line a pie dish with pastry, fill with mixture, and cover with pastry lid.
Bake at 190°C (fan 170°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden.
Why it works: Peanut butter adds creaminess and depth without dairy, while spices bring warmth.
🌶️ 4. Spicy Peanut Butter & Vegetable Pot Pie
Winter comfort with a smoky kick
Inspired by Freda’s love of spice and hearty winter food, this is perfect for cold evenings.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff or shortcrust pastry
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
200g mushrooms, sliced
1 can chickpeas, drained
400ml vegetable stock
2 tbsp Freda’s Chipotle Chilli Peanut Butter
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp olive oil
Method
Preheat oven to 190°C (fan 170°C).
Fry onion, carrots and mushrooms in olive oil until softened.
Stir in chickpeas, stock, tomato purée and soy sauce.
Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
Transfer to a pie dish, top with pastry and crimp edges.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Serving idea: Serve with steamed greens or buttery mash for the ultimate comfort meal.
🧡 Sweet or Savoury — Peanut Butter Does It All
National Pie Day is the perfect moment to show just how versatile peanut butter can be. From chilled dessert pies to hearty winter bakes, Freda’s peanut butter brings flavour, nourishment and creativity to every slice.
If you’ve never tried peanut butter in a pie before — this is your sign.
🥧 Final Thought
This National Pie Day, why not bake something a little different? Peanut butter may not be traditional, but it’s deliciously different. Sweet or savoury, indulgent or wholesome — Freda’s peanut butter proves there’s always room for creativity in the kitchen.
Unexpected. Comforting. Unforgettable.