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Banana Cobbler Crisp Recipe

4.7 from 130 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Keywords: banana cobbler, banana crisp, coconut dessert, oat topping, baked dessert, pecan topping, easy dessert, summer dessert