Banana Bread Cobbler

 

Yummy!  This dessert is outstanding!  My husband loves bananas and he couldn't get enough of this 'cobbler.'  I must say when saw the name of the recipe, I was curious and put it in my ever growing 'to try' stash.  I didn't have the correct pan size so it took it a little longer to cook. 

After reading the reviews, there are some things I plan to try next time... and there will be a next time.  lol  I like warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream melting on top.  However, this was rich enough that we didn't eat it with ice cream.

I'll try decreasing the sugar content by 1/4 - 1/3 cup for both the cobbler and streusel topping to make it healthier.  And, I plan to substitute natural applesauce for half of the butter to cut down on fat content.

For coconut lovers only... sprinkle 1-1 1/2 cups toasted coconut on top of the bananas; sprinkle with streusel topping and bake.  (I'll probably add the coconut straight out of the package.)

I don't think I'll ever do this step but just wanted to make note of it here.  After removing the cobbler from the oven, one reviewer pours a jar of caramel sauce over the top.

Ingredients:

• 1  cup  self-rising flour (1 c all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt)
• 1  cup  sugar
• 1  cup  milk
• 1/2  cup  butter, melted
• 4  medium-size ripe bananas, sliced
• Streusel Topping
• Vanilla ice cream, optional

Cobbler Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together flour and next 2 ingredients just until blended; whisk in melted butter. Pour batter into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Top with banana slices, and sprinkle with Streusel Topping.

2. Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with ice cream.

Streusel Topping:

Ingredients:

• 3/4  cup  firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2  cup  self-rising flour (1/2 c all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. salt)
• 1/2  cup  butter, softened
• 1  cup  uncooked regular oats
• 1/2  cup  chopped pecans

Preparation:
Stir together brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly, using a fork. Stir in oats and pecans.

Southern Living:  Banana Bread Cobbler