Description
Southern Banana Cobbler is a comforting plant-based dessert featuring tender ripe bananas enveloped in a rich, buttery crust with a soft and moist crumb. This simple yet classic Southern treat is naturally sweetened and easily customizable, perfect for sharing warm, nostalgic flavors with wholesome ingredients and no fuss.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons pure cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pure cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk (such as almond or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel and slice the bananas evenly, then gently toss them with the sugar, cinnamon, and natural gelling agent to keep the filling juicy yet perfectly thickened.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, pure cane sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly to ensure the baking powder is evenly distributed and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend plant-based butter, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth and creamy, providing moisture and richness to the batter.
- Create the Batter: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently just until the batter is smooth. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the banana filling into a greased baking dish, then carefully spoon the batter evenly over the top. The batter will rise and form a golden crust around the sweet bananas.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The kitchen will fill with warm aromas of bananas and cinnamon.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and enhanced flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cobbler light and fluffy.
- Prepare the banana filling a day ahead for quicker assembly.
- Spread the batter evenly over the bananas for uniform texture.
- Check doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking and drying out the cobbler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Southern Banana Cobbler, plant-based dessert, banana cobbler, gluten-free dessert, comforting dessert, vegan cobbler
