Description

This Comforting Banana Bread Cobbler is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the moist richness of banana bread with a crumbly, sweet oat topping. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a warm, homey treat, this easy-to-make cobbler balances the flavors of ripe bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla with a tender buttermilk batter and a crunchy brown sugar-oat topping. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a dessert you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Batter

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional for added flavor)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)

Topping

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup butter, cold and cubed
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking dish to ensure the cobbler doesn’t stick and is easy to serve.
Make the Banana Batter: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and optional cinnamon. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing gently until just combined. Pour this batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix ¾ cup flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This crumbly topping will add a delightful texture contrast to the soft banana batter.
Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the banana batter in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the topping browns too quickly, tent the dish with foil to prevent burning and continue baking.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 10 to 15 minutes after baking to let the flavors meld and the texture set. Serve warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar for a similar tang.
Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your bananas; very ripe bananas may need less sugar.
For a nuttier flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping.
Storing: Leftovers can be kept covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.
Serves best warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.