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Easy Banana Cobbler

Easy Banana Cobbler

Easy Banana Cobbler is a simple, cozy dessert made with ripe bananas and a golden, buttery crust that’s perfect for any occasion. With endless customization options and a naturally sweet foundation, it’s a warm, crowd-pleasing treat you’ll want to make again and again.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the Topping:

  • ¾ cup of packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup of self-rising flour
  • ½ cup 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup of uncooked old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup of chopped pecans

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup of self-rising flour
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 teaspoons of banana extract optional
  • ½ cup 1 stick of melted butter
  • 4 ripe bananas sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or a 9×9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • To prepare the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, self-rising flour, and softened butter in a bowl. Use a fork to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Add in the oats and chopped pecans, stirring until evenly combined. Set the topping aside.
  • For the filling, whisk together the self-rising flour, sugar, and milk in a medium bowl until just combined. Add the melted butter and whisk again until smooth. Pour this mixture into the greased baking dish.
  • Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the batter.
  • Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the banana layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden brown and the center is set, with no visible jiggle.
  • Serve warm, and if desired, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few extra banana slices.

Notes

This recipe was originally created using a banana-flavored milk product that is no longer available. To adapt, I've updated it to use regular milk instead. I’ve also successfully made it using a banana protein drink, which worked wonderfully and added extra flavor. For an even stronger banana taste, you can mix about a teaspoon of banana extract into the milk.
Be sure to use ripe bananas with brown spots on the peel, as they’ll provide the richest, sweetest flavor for the cobbler.