David and my mom have more in common that most people would think including their love of #Pies. I wish she was here today because we could have had lunch at Joe’s Coffee Shop in Watauga and had a piece of Pie for Dessert.
Apple Pie for me and Coconut Cream for my mom and David would have wanted to celebrate National Banana Cream Pie Day with a slice of Banana Cream Pie. Since my mom isn’t here and David is working, I can’t even make a Banana Cream Pie for David because we don’t have the ingredients for a Pie.
If your close to North Richland Hills, would you want to go to Walmart and get the ingredients we need, and I can make a Pie for you as well. If not, I’ve included facts and a recipe for both Gluten-Free and regular Banana Cream Pie below you can make for your friends and family.
National Banana Cream Pie Day (March 2)
Allows us to celebrate a sweet, nostalgic holiday that celebrates one of America’s most comforting pies — creamy, fluffy, banana‑filled goodness perfect for families, homeschool lessons, and kitchen fun. Plus it’s yummy to the tummy.
Holiday Tips & Fun Facts
- Banana Cream Pie became popular in the early 1900s, especially in diners and soda shops where creamy desserts were king.
- The pie is part of the “cream pie family” — chocolate, coconut, and banana were the big three.
- Bananas became widely available in the U.S. in the late 1800s, making banana desserts trendy and exotic at the time.
- Perfect for kids in the kitchen — slicing bananas, whisking pudding, and decorating with whipped cream are all easy, confidence‑building tasks.
- Great homeschool tie‑ins: food science (thickening agents), geography (where bananas grow), and math (fractions while slicing pie).
Classic Banana Cream Pie (Non‑Gluten‑Free)
Ingredients
- 1 pre‑baked pastry crust or graham cracker crust
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (homemade or boxed)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Optional: chocolate shavings or vanilla wafers
Directions
- Layer banana slices on the bottom of the cooled crust.
- Pour vanilla pudding over the bananas and smooth the top.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish as desired.
Gluten‑Free Banana Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 gluten‑free pie crust (store‑bought or homemade)
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- Gluten‑free vanilla pudding (check label for GF certification)
- Whipped cream (most are naturally GF)
- Optional: gluten‑free cookie crumbles
Directions
- Bake or prepare the gluten‑free crust according to package instructions.
- Add a layer of banana slices.
- Spoon in the gluten‑free pudding and spread evenly.
- Chill until set.
- Add whipped cream and gluten‑free toppings.
Homeschool Mini‑Lesson Ideas
- Science: Compare instant pudding vs. cooked pudding — why does one thicken faster?
- Math: Let kids measure ingredients and cut the pie into fractions.
- Geography: Locate banana‑growing regions on a map.
- Language Arts: Write a “How‑To” paragraph about making pie.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
