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Bursting Berry Cobbler Recipe Your Kids Will Love

by Karla Heintz (Subscribe to Karla Heintz's posts)
Jan 27th 2010 10:01AM

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Kids (and adults) are always big fans of sweet, juicy berries. Not only are they some of the sweetest tasting fruits out there, but they're also packed with an unexpected amount of fibre and antioxidants.

The concern that many people have with traditional cobbler dishes is the amount of fat and sugar that comes with them; often from the brown sugar and butter that make the crunchy topping so delicious. The concern is certainly valid, as a typical cobbler dessert sits close to 300 calories per serving, with almost 20 grams of fat and 42 grams of sugar (which works out to 10.5 teaspoons of sugar -- yikes!)

This healthy version of berry cobbler is not only butter- and margarine-free, it's also made with olive oil, which is a heart-healthy, mono-unsaturated fat. At half the calories and fat as traditional cobbler, this is one dessert that's hard to pass up.

This recipe also has a touch of unsweetened applesauce, which adds some nice apple sweetness and brings moisture to the dish to help blend the oatmeal and whole wheat flour together. If your family is a fan of apple flavours, my advice is to swap one cup of berries for chopped apples (with skins on), and add a touch of cinnamon (and maybe some nutmeg or allspice, too, depending on your tastes).



Berry Cobbler
Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 - 30 Minutes

Base:
2 cups raspberries (raw or from frozen)
1 cup strawberries (raw or from frozen)

Topping:
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup oatmeal
2.5 tbsp sugar (honey or agave nectar is a great substitute)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp olive oil

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • In the baking dish, spread the raspberries and strawberries evenly.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oatmeal, sugar (or honey/agave nectar), baking powder and baking soda.
  • In a small bowl, mix the applesauce, milk and olive oil.
  • Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring well.
  • Spread the topping over the berry mixture in the prepared pan.
  • Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the top is firm and slightly golden.

1 serving: 177 calories, 9.8g fat, 21.8g carbohydrates, 10.9g sugar, 4.7g fibre, 48mg calcium, 86mg sodium, 179mg potassium

Karla Heintz, B.Sc., is a nutrition educator and author of Picky? Not Me, Mom! A Parents' Guide to Children's Nutrition.

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