Homemade Banana Cobbler
Homemade banana cobbler with caramelized bananas and golden biscuit topping. Easy southern comfort dessert made with ripe bananas.
Pin Share Print Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Cost: $8–10
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish (For baking cobbler)
- Large mixing bowls (One for filling, one for topping)
- Sharp knife (For slicing bananas)
- Whisk (For mixing topping)
- Measuring cups and spoons (Standard set)
- Microwave-safe bowl (For melting butter)
Ingredients
- 6 ripe bananas - Overripe, spotted for best flavor
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour - Divided (for filling + topping)
- ½ cup granulated sugar - For topping batter
- ½ cup brown sugar - For banana filling
- ½ cup butter, melted - Slightly cooled
- 2 teaspoon baking powder - Provides lift for topping
- ½ teaspoon salt - Balances sweetness
- 1 cup whole milk - Or substitute almond/oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Adds aroma
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - Warm spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg - Adds depth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Prevents browning
- heavy cream - Optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat to 375°F and butter baking dish.
- Cut ripe bananas into rounds, toss with lemon juice.
- Combine bananas, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt. Add milk, butter, vanilla.
- Spread banana mixture, pour batter over top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let rest 10 minutes, serve warm with ice cream or cream.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 325kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 58g (19%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) | Sodium: 210mg (9%) | Potassium: 420mg (12%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 32g (36%) | Vitamin A: 310IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 1.6mg (9%)