Description
Southern Banana Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert that blends ripe bananas with a naturally sweetened, fluffy cobbler topping made from simple, plant-based ingredients. This recipe creates a nostalgic, fruity treat perfect for any occasion, featuring a tender crust and rich banana flavor enhanced by fragrant cinnamon and vanilla extract (natural).
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Base
- 4 ripe bananas
Dry Ingredients for Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients for Topping
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter
- 1/2 cup grain milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel and slice the ripe bananas into bite-sized pieces. Mash half of the sliced bananas gently to create a creamy base while leaving some chunks for texture variety.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar (natural), baking powder, cinnamon (natural), and a pinch of salt. Stir together until well mixed for even flavor and proper rising of the topping.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Melt the plant-based butter and mix it with the grain milk, vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent. Whisk this wet mixture gently into the dry ingredients to form a smooth batter that will bake into a tender topping.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Spread the mashed banana mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining banana chunks evenly over the base. Pour the prepared batter over the bananas, covering most of the fruit to keep it moist and tender.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cobbler in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the banana filling is bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for maximum sweetness and best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter; stir just enough to combine for a light and fluffy topping.
- Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to help it set and deepen the flavors.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar (natural) based on banana ripeness.
- For even baking, use a glass or ceramic baking dish to achieve a perfect golden crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Southern Banana Cobbler, plant-based dessert, banana cobbler, fruit cobbler, vegan dessert, natural ingredients
