Fall Cobbler

This recipe is a great substitution for a slice of pie and ice cream. You will get some nutrients from the fruit, fiber from the topping, and a boost of protein if you serve it with Greek yogurt. This recipe feels like a nice warm hug at the end of the day!

Fall Cobbler

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

Fruit Base

• 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and chopped into bite size pieces

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into bite size pieces (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best)

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar

• 2 Tbsp all purpose flour

• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Granola Topping

• 1 cup Old-Fashioned rolled oats

• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour

• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

• 2 Tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 10 inch cast iron skillet.

2. In a large bowl, combine all of the berry base ingredients. Pour the fruit mixture into your prepared baking dish.

3. In a separate, large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients for your granola topping. Add the melted coconut oil (or butter) into the dry mixture. Stir well with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moistened and a crumbly mixture forms. If it is too dry feel free to add slightly more oil or 1-2 Tbsp of maple syrup.

4. Evenly crumble the granola topping over the fruit filling in the baking dish.

5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the granola topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling and thick around the edges.

6. Let the cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. The filling will thicken as it cools. Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt for added protein!

Modification Suggestions:

Feel free to make this recipe your own by adding your own twist!

• Optional fruits: Feel free to modify the fruit base and use the fruits you enjoy! Other fruits that would work well are peaches, strawberries, or blueberries and cherries.

• Toppings: I will often substitute different types of nuts or even crumble some high fiber cereal like Cinnamon Kashi in my granola mixture. You can also substitute the Apple Granola recipe for the granola topping.

• Ways to enjoy: Pair this dish with some type of protein for a complete snack. Consider serving with Greek yogurt or a glass of milk.