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Healthy Blackberry Cobbler

blackberry cobbler in cast iron skillet topped with vanilla ice cream on grey background
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★★★★★

4.6 from 5 reviews

Finally, a healthy blackberry cobbler that’s gluten-free, vegan, and still incredibly fluffy! Made with simple steps and only 8 ingredients. 

Ingredients

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For the Blackberry Filling:

  • 4 cups blackberries (about 20 ounces or 561 g)
  • Juice of ½ small lemon 
  • 1–2 tablespoons coconut sugar, plus more to taste*
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cobbler Topping:

  • 1 cup (91 g) oats, blended into flour
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60 g) coconut butter OR 2 ½ tablespoons vegan butter or coconut oil
  • ½ cup (118 ml) non-dairy milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and place your coconut butter in the fridge to chill if you have not done so already. Add the berries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of water to a 8” (23-cm) oven-safe skillet (I used cast iron) and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Simmer the berries for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then turn the heat off. Add additional coconut sugar to taste, if necessary.
  2. While the berries cook, prepare the cobbler topping. Add the oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to a medium bowl and whisk together. Add the chilled coconut butter (or oil) to the bowl and use two knives to “cut” it into the dough, until fine “crumbs” of butter are evenly distributed throughout. Add the milk to the bowl and stir until just combined. Allow the batter to sit for at least 5 minutes, to allow the oat flour to absorb some liquid and thicken.
  3. Use a large spoon to dollop 2 to 3 sized tablespoons of the cobbler batter onto the berries. Place the skillet into the middle rack of the oven and bake for 23 to 25 minutes, until the top of the cobbler turns golden brown. 
  4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving as desired. Leftovers will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For the Berry Filling: you can use any berry of choice for this recipe! If you are using frozen berries, simmer the berries for 12 to 15 minutes. If you are planning on topping the cobbler with whipped cream or dairy-free ice cream, use only 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar. If you plan to eat it plain, use at least 2 tablespoons to help balance the tartness of the berries.
  • Other Substitutions: coconut sugar can be replaced with brown sugar or another granulated sweetener of choice. I have not tested this recipe with any other flour substitutions

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