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Banana Cobbler Recipe topped with vanilla ice cream and syrup, with visible banana slices and a golden crumb topping. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a whole banana is in the background.

Banana Cobbler

This Banana Cobbler is a quick and easy dessert that uses ripe bananas and simple ingredients to create a warm, comforting treat. With a golden biscuit topping and a soft banana filling, it’s perfect for potlucks, church suppers, or just a cozy family dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Cobbler, Banana cobbler with Bisquick, Banana coconut cobbler, Banana Foster Cobbler, Banana pudding cobbler, Easy banana cobbler, Old-fashioned banana cobbler, Southern banana cobbler
Cost: $3

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Medium saucepan (For melting butter and cooking filling)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing cobbler topping)
  • 1 Pastry cutter or fork (For cutting butter into flour)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For mixing and stirring)

🛒 Ingredients

Banana Base:

  • 6-8 Ripe bananas - Use bananas with brown spots, but not overly soft
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Salted butter
  • Pinch Ground nutmeg

Cobbler Topping:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder - Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Salt
  • ½ cup Cold butter - Cut into small cubes
  • ¾ cup Whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar - For sprinkling

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1 teaspoon Rum extract - Optional, for banana foster flavor
  • ½ cup Shredded coconut - Optional, for tropical coconut flavor
  • ¼ cup Chopped pecans - Optional, for added crunch
  • ¼ cup Caramel sauce - Optional, for drizzling on top

📋 Instructions

  • Slice your ripe bananas into half-inch rounds. This is the base for your cobbler filling.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. This butter will be combined with the sugars and spices to create a flavorful banana filling.
  • Stir in both granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the melted butter. This mixture will coat the bananas, making them sweet and flavorful.
  • Add the sliced bananas to the butter mixture. Stir gently to coat them without mashing them into a paste. Cook for a few minutes until the bananas start to soften, creating the cobbler’s warm banana base.
  • Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) in a bowl. Then cut cold butter into the dry mixture until it forms small, pea-sized chunks. Add milk and stir until the dough just holds together. This creates the biscuit-like topping.
  • Spoon the topping over the banana mixture in the baking dish, leaving it bumpy, not smooth. Sprinkle sugar on top and bake in the oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes. The cobbler should have a golden brown topping, and the banana filling will bubble up around the edges.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg