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Banana Cobbler

Delicious Southern Banana Cobbler That's a Must-Try

This Southern Banana Cobbler is a comforting dessert featuring ripe bananas and a crunchy pecan streusel topping, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can use dark brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Self-Rising Flour Substitute with all-purpose flour and baking powder if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats Quick oats can be used, but texture will vary.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Feel free to swap with walnuts or almonds for a different taste.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Sugar No substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup Milk Any milk can be used, including dairy-free options.
  • 1 tsp Banana Extract Optional for enhanced banana flavor.
  • 4 large Ripe Bananas Choose bananas with brown spots for best flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Southern Banana Cobbler
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine light brown sugar, self-rising flour, and softened unsalted butter, mixing until crumbly. Add old-fashioned oats and chopped pecans, then set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, sugar, and milk. Pour in melted butter and whisk until combined. Pour filling mixture into the greased baking dish.
  4. Slice the ripe bananas into thin rounds and layer them evenly on top of the filling.
  5. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the banana layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  7. Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid over-mixing the filling. Substitute self-rising flour if necessary.

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