Homemade Southern Banana Cobbler is so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. A thick filling topped with a pecan streusel!
A DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT COBBLER RECIPE
I love a good fruit cobbler. Especially in the summer. There's just something about those fresh summer fruits topped with a fluffy cake-like topping. But what about bananas? I mean, it's a given that Peach Cobbler is always a hit along with Cherry Cobbler and Apple Cobbler. So why not the humble banana? It's a pretty inexpensive fruit and it bakes up really well and adds tons of flavor.
TIPS FOR MAKING BANANA BREAD COBBLER:
- Since this recipe was posted, Sir Bananas Bananamilk has gone out of production. However, you can still make this recipe. Just substitute it with regular milk. If you like, you can add about a teaspoon of banana extract to the milk for a stronger banana flavor! Or you could even use a banana flavored protein drink.
- I love White Lily self-rising flour. It makes any baked goods so much better!
- Use ripe bananas - not greenish bananas. The riper the banana, the sweeter the cobbler.
- If you only have salted butter, just use it. It will still turn out fine.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- packed light brown sugar
- self-rising flour
- unsalted butter
- uncooked old-fashioned oats
- chopped pecans
- sugar
- milk
- ripe bananas
HOW TO MAKE BANANA COBBLER:
Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Spray a 2-quart (or 9x9) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Make the streusel: In a bowl, using a fork, stir together the brown sugar, flour and butter, until crumbly. Then stir in the oats and pecans. Set aside.
Make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and milk just until blended. Whisk in melted butter.
Then pour into the prepared baking dish. Layer banana slices on top.
Then crumble streusel topping evenly on top of the banana layer.
Bake for about 45-50 minutes until golden brown and no longer jiggly.
Dig in! Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Banana Cobbler (+Video)
Ingredients
For the topping:
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup self-rising flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup chopped pecans
For the filling:
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons banana extract (optional)
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 4 rips bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Spray a 2-quart (or 9x9-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the streusel: In a bowl, using a fork, stir together the brown sugar, flour and butter, until crumbly. Then stir in the oats and pecans. Set aside.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and milk just until blended. Whisk in melted butter. Then pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Layer banana slices on top.
- Then crumble streusel topping evenly on top of the banana layer.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes until golden brown and no longer jiggly.
- Dig in! Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and slices of banana.
Video
Notes
- This original recipe was made with a banana milk product that is no longer produced. So I have updated the recipe to just use regular milk. Also, I have made this with a banana protein drink and it turned out great as well. You could also add about a teaspoon of banana extract to the milk to get a stronger banana flavor.
- Make sure your bananas are ripe. They should have brown spots on them. This will produce the best flavor.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: July 2017
Updated and republished: August 2021
Recipe adapted from Southern Living
Julie
What if you do not have self rising flour?
Casey
January 2020
The milk is available again! I bought it last night in Northern NY..It is in a cute jug now..instead of a carton!
Julia Stearns
This banana bread cobbler is so Instagrammable and adorable! As you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely! Thx for sharing,Brandie!
Jazmine
Even yummier than I was expecting! I used plain almond milk instead of the banana milk, and no banana extract (I dislike the flavor of artificial banana). Everything else I followed to the letter and it was a huge hit! My new favorite banana recipe! 🙂
Kara Mathys
This banana bread cobbler looks delicious, I just want to devour it off the screen! Thanks for sharing, Brandie!
Gods Girl
Hey Brandi!!
Is there any other milk you suggest? I just searched for Sir Bananas milk
and came across their post on Facebook the milk has been discontinued. :/
"Sir Bananas
September 7 at 10:41 AM ·
We have news to share.
It’s hard to say goodbye. We’re sorry to announce that Sir Bananas has been discontinued. Thank you for supporting Sir Bananas. We truly appreciate all the feedback and love we’ve received. We’ll miss all of our Bananabassadors out there!
All the best,
The team at Sir Bananas"
I'm in Florida so not sure where to find something similar.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Well, boo on them! LOL! It totally works with just regular milk!!
Bella Hardy
Absolutely love your creative idea with banana bread cobbler! Never seen something like this! Definitely will try to make it too! Thx, Brandie for sharing!
Jill Roberts
I am obsessed with desserts! Definitely banana bread cobbler will be yummy! Of course I will try it! My kids would be love this dessert! Thx for sharing Brandie!
Beth
We don't have Banana Milk available in Virginia yet. Any suggestions on what to make/use as a substitute? I really want to try this recipe - it sounds brilliant AND delicious.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Beth! I’m in Virginia too! It’s available at Kroger.???? But you could use regular whole milk.
nickie wilcher
I made the cobbler to a tee. Everything was wonderful. Will def make , again!
Elena Stennis
Is there a recipe to make this in a crock pot? I'm without access to a regular oven at the moment and have use my crock pots for a lot of things. It would be awesome to make this!
Thank you!
Elena Stennis
Wow, thanks for the response!
Tammy
I would think if you cannot find banana milk, you could use whole milk and add some banana extract .. I will definitely be making this!
Ac
This is so good! I used 1/2 cup of banana pudding and 1/2cup of milk instead of the banana milk and it was fantastic.
Refrigerate after or just leave room temp?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Woo Hoo!! Love hearing that! I left it at room temp. but if you have any concerns, just pop it in the fridge and re-heat your individual portions. It's good chilled too (in my opinion). 🙂
Mary Heard
Is that 1/2 cup of dry pudding (reg or instant) mixed with 1/2 cup milk or what?
Nichole
Makes my mouth water! I cannot wait to make this!! 🙂 🙂
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you Nichole!!
Shareka
Hi
Did the cobbler end up being moist like peach cobbler does?
Amanda Dodge
I must find this milk!!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Prepare to get hooked once you try it. Seriously, I have gone through two gallons of the Chocolate Bananamilk already. LOL
Patricia
I'm from Canada. Do you know of any store here that sells bananamilk? I can't find it anywhere.
Toni
My Houston, TX Kroger doesn't carry this milk. What do you think about half whole milk and half banana pudding as a sub?
Cecelia Peterson
Hi, I want to make this breads but we don't have banana milk here in Florida, what could I use for substitution? Could I make banana milk?
Cecelia
Thank you, I will be looking for it
Gale
There is no where to print this recipe for BANANA BREAD COBBLER. Could you please email me the recipe? Thank you, Gale.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Gale! It is at the very end of the post. You'll see a small thumbnail photo and underneath it, you'll see the printer icon. Just click that and it will print out for you! Hope that helps!
Dindy
How do I get a printed recipe for the Banana Bread Cobbler?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Dindy! Sorry for any confusion! It's at the bottom of this post. Just look for the small thumbnail photo and below it you'll see a printer icon. Just click on that and it will print out for you! 🙂
Carmel
Is this banana milk new? Haven't seen it. Can substitute anything else? This dessert looks delicious!
Thank you!
Susan
I am a new subscriber to your yummy "Country Cook" recipes. My issue is I cannot copy and past your recipes very easily. I do not even see a "Print" button that I can use to copy and paste from. I don't "save" recipes to Pinterest, I save them to my own Recipe file on Microsoft Word. Can you help me?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Susan! I have a printable recipe at the bottom of this post. You'll see a little thumbnail photo and under it you'll see the little printer icon. I hope that will help and I hope you love all the recipes you may try! 🙂
Cindy D'Ortona
Where would I find banana milk in New Jersey? Don't believe I've ever seen it here.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Cindy! I found it at Kroger but you can use this link to find it near you! 🙂 https://sirbananas.com/where-to-buy.php
Linda Henry
I just check the website and it is not in our area yet....would love to try this recipe....
Judy
Hi just found this and can't wait to make You can make your own banana milk very easily. Here is how:
1. 1 large ripe banana.
2. 1 cup milk.
3. 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons sugar.
4. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. Place all in blender and blend until smooth
The Better Baker
Oh my goodness! You are brilliant! I LOVE this yummy creation...and the streusel topping is WOW! Thanks much for sharing your lovely creative mind with us.
Toni
Is there a more complimenting word than "brilliant" because this recipe ROCKS!