Banana Cobbler Crisp Recipe
This Banana Cobbler Crisp is a delightful dessert combining tender bananas with a sweet, coconut layer, and topped with a crunchy oat and nut topping. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a comforting balance of soft and crisp textures with a hint of cinnamon, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Base
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons), melted
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 bananas, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup shredded or flaked coconut
Topping
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats (can use regular oats)
- 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons), melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans recommended, or any preferred nuts)
- Prepare the baking dish: Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Melt the butter directly in the dish using a microwave, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Mix base ingredients: Add white sugar, self-rising flour, and milk to the melted butter. Stir well with a spoon to combine into a smooth batter.
- Layer bananas and coconut: Carefully layer the sliced bananas over the batter in the dish, then sprinkle shredded or flaked coconut evenly on top of the bananas.
- Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix quick-cooking oats, melted butter, ground cinnamon, self-rising flour, brown sugar, and chopped nuts. Stir until well combined to form the crisp topping.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the oat and nut topping evenly over the coconut layer. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cobbler is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. It yields about 8 servings.
Notes
- You can use regular oats if quick-cooking oats are unavailable, but the texture may be slightly chewier.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts, almonds, or your preferred nuts for different flavor profiles.
- Self-rising flour contains baking powder and salt; if unavailable, you can make your own by combining all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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