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Healthy Blueberry Cobbler is a decadent dessert that’s vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and full of flavor. Requiring just 10 minutes of prep time, this is a must-try dish that you’re guaranteed to love!
A perfectly delicious healthy dessert
If you’ve been looking for a treat so indulgent that it feels like a luxurious dessert, this is it. Healthy blueberry cobbler is a dish that sits on the nutritious end of the spectrum and tastes great. Trust me… despite being a healthier dessert option, this cobbler doesn’t sacrifice a single smidgen of flavor.
One of the best parts about this recipe is that it’s vegan, which makes it an option suitable for many! This is a great dessert to serve up when entertaining guests or attending a potluck. People will be absolutely blown away when they learn about its healthy ingredients!
I love making blueberry recipes and wanted to share my Healthy Blueberry Galette recipe too.
Ingredients used to create blueberry cobbler
This recipe comes with two sections: the base and the cobbler. Within both parts are easy, simple ingredients. Don’t worry, you won’t have to hunt down any obscure baking items! Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious dessert.
Blueberry base:
- Blueberries
- Maple syrup
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla
- Arrowroot or cornstarch
Cobbler:
- Rolled oats
- Walnuts
- Almond flour
- Salt
- Maple syrup
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla
Tools needed to make this recipe
When I say this recipe is simple, I mean it! In total, you’ll only need four items to bring this cobbler to life: 2 mixing bowls, a stirring utensil, and an 8×8 baking pan. If you have a different sized pan, feel free to use it, but keep a close eye during baking.
How to make healthy blueberry cobbler
Healthy cobbler is one of my favorite dessert recipes to make. You’ll need to prepare for 40 minutes of baking time, but the prep shouldn’t take more than 10! In total, this dish will take less than 1 hour from start to finish.
Start by preheating the oven to 350F.
Then, in a large bowl, mix the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla. Add the arrowroot starch and toss the blueberries.
Spoon the berries into an 8×8 inch pan, leaving the juice behind in the mixing bowl.
In another bowl, mix the oats, walnuts, almond flour, and salt.
Stir in the maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.
Next, spread the cobbler topping on top of the blueberries until most of the berries are covered.
Bake in the oven for 40 munutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Let cool for 15 minutes, and then enjoy!
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Cobbler topping ideas
Want to spice up your cobbler and include a little extra fun? Add some toppings! Here are some delicious ideas.
Vanilla icecream
I love to eat icecream alongside my cobbler, especially when the cobbler is warm! The hot and cold combo really enhances the flavors.
Nuts
I know this recipe includes walnuts, but feel free to add extra on top! Walnuts, peanuts, pecans, almond slivers… they all taste great!
Chocolate
Chocolate is always a good idea, so why not add some to your cobbler? Sprinkle your bowl with crushed chocolate, cocoa nibs, chocolate chips, or even Mini M&Ms! You won’t regret it.
Fruit
Like with the nuts, you can’t go wrong with extra fruit. Top your cobbler with the fruit of your choice. More blueberries? Sure! Strawberries, blackberries, or peaches? Of course!
Whipped cream
This one is a no brainer! All desserts taste better with a dollop (or more than a dollop) of whipped cream on top!
Blueberry cobbler substitution options
Do you have a few alternative ingredients on hand that you’re looking to use in this recipe? Here are some easy swaps that may work for your cobbler.
- Blueberries: Love a good cobbler but aren’t a big fan of blueberries? That’s ok! They can be swapped with strawberries, raspberries, or even blackberries. You could try peaches too! Choose the fruit of your choice, and follow the directions as outlined in the recipe card.
- Maple syrup: Maple syrup is used in both portions of this recipe. If you’d prefer something else, you can use molasses or honey!
- Walnuts: I love using walnuts in this cobbler, but you can use any type of nut that you’d like. I’m sure pecans in particular would taste great!
- Coconut oil: Coconut oil can be replaced with any similar fatty oil.
A healthier cobbler recipe
When I make new dessert recipes, health is at the forefront of my mind. I love playing around with ingredients to make dishes that are as healthy as possible! For this recipe, I used four ingredients that make it a bit more nutritious than the classic recipe.
Maple syrup
To sweeten my cobbler, I used maple syrup. This is one of my go-to ingredients because it serves as an all-natural sweetener that tastes wonderful and eliminates the need for granulated sugar. Combined with the blueberries, the taste is something else!
Rolled oats
Many cobbler recipes use sugar cookie dough as the top layer. Though I’m all for an indulgent sugar cookie topping from time to time, using rolled oats is a much healthier alternative. I combine the oats with the flour, oil, and a few more ingredients to achieve a dough that works wonderfully as the top layer of the cobbler.
Almond flour
Almond flour helps to give the cobbler it’s consistency. It’s my favorite type of flour to use, as it’s much more nutritious than all-purpose flour. Plus, it has extra protein!
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a great option to use in place of canola, vegetable, or other oils. I use it in pretty much all of my baking recipes! It’s an easy swap that provides a bit of healthy fats.
Tips for making the best healthy cobbler
Here are a couple of quick how-tos that will help you create the best cobbler you’ve ever had!
- Don’t skip any of the ingredients: It may be tempting to omit the cornstarch or maple syrup, for example, but these ingredients are vital! You’ll want to use all of the ingredients listed to end up with a delicious cobbler. *I suggest doubling the cobbler topping if you really like extra crumble topping
- Use fresh or frozen fruit: Don’t used canned fruit in this recipe. Canned fruits often have added sugars and flavorings that can ruin your cobbler. Plus, they’re filled with liquids that will make your dish too runny. Stick with fresh or frozen, and no need to let frozen fruit thaw before adding to your recipe.
- Cool thoroughly before eating: The recipe instructs to wait until the cobbler has cooled before digging in. This is for good reason! As the cobbler cools, the inside begins to thicken, creating the thick, gooey texture that we all love. If you eat it too soon, it will be runnier than it should be. Let it cool!
- Storing blueberry cobbler: Be sure to refrigerate any leftover cobbler in a sealed container. Enjoy within 2 days. Feel free to eat it cold or reheat in the microwave in 15 second increments.
Try these blueberry recipes too!
If you liked this healthy blueberry cobbler, I can guarantee that you’ll like these blueberry desserts as well. Muffins, cheesecake bars, scones, bread… I’ll take one of each, please!
- Healthy Whole Wheat Blueberry Bread
- Healthy Blueberry Scones (Paleo, Gluten Free)
- Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Cups
- Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins
- Triple Layer Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
- Healthy Blueberry Banana Muffins
Healthy Blueberry Cobbler
Healthy Blueberry Cobbler is a decadent dessert that’s vegan-friendly, gluten free, and full of flavor. Requiring just 10 minutes of prep time, this is a must-try dish that you’re guaranteed to love!
Ingredients
Blueberry base:
- 4 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) – this is optional but recommended. it will be more liquidy without!
Cobbler:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (or other nut)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, mix together blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla. Then add arrowroot starch and toss blueberries.
- Spoon berries into an 8×8 inch pan, leaving juice in bowl behind.
- In another bowl, mix together oats, walnuts, almond flour, and salt.Â
- Stir in maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Spread cobbler topping on top of blueberries until most of the blueberries are covered.
- Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown.Â
- Let cool for 15 minutes before eating. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Notes
*I suggest doubling the cobbler topping if you really like extra crumble topping
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Laura says
If I could give this 10 stars I would. This is literally perfection in dessert form! I can’t tell you the number of times my husband and I have made this. We keep several bags of frozen blueberries in the freezer so we can make this at any time. We have made (and loved!) dozen’s of Erin’s recipes over the last few years but this is hands down our favorite!
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Erin says
Hi Laura, so glad you loved it! Thanks for sharing and for your support!!
Kim B says
Holy smokes that was delish! I was a little nervous with out adding any kind of “sugar” but it was sooo good! I will 100% be making this again and passing on the recipe to others!
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Erin says
Hi Kim, so happy you loved it!! Thanks for sharing!
Sharon says
This is delicious! Since the 1st time I made it 3 weeks ago, every time we run out I go to the store to buy more blueberries so we can make it again. It is our new house favorite!
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Erin says
Hi Sharon, so glad you loved it! 🙂
Sharon says
Delicious! I made this for the first time 3 weeks so. When finish it, I’ve had to go to purchase more blueberries right away tomake it again … our new house favorite dessert.
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Erin says
Hi Sharon, so happy you enjoyed it so much!! 🙂
Kate says
I made this last night for my husband and FIL and WOW just wow we were all amazed at how delicious this recipe was. We used two pints of fresh blueberries and this recipe brought out the flavor of the blueberries and the topping is sweet, a little salty, and crunchy. Everyone should make this TODAY.
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Erin says
Hi Kate, so happy you all loved it!! Thank you for your kind words!!
Dana Haines says
OMG!!!! This is the absolute best healthy cobler/crisp recipe. (I’d call it a crisp because of the oats in the topping)
I did 2 things differently.
#1 I mixed my topping in the bowl I prepared the blueberries in using the leftover juice.
#2 I added 1/4 top of cinnamon to both the blueberries and the topping.
This is definitely my new crisp recipe!!!
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Erin says
Hi Dana, so happy you loved it and great ideas!! 🙂
Mackenzie Smith says
This has been my all time favorite dessert to make- and insanely easy. Taste is 10/10
Erin says
Hi Mackenzie, so happy you loved it!!
Karen says
These are amazingly delicious! I used frozen blueberries and they worked great. I had a few brazil nuts and almonds that needed to be eaten so I chopped them and used them in the topping. So good! I will eat any blueberry anytime because I absolutely love them and eat them by the box almost daily. Now I have a healthy cobbler I can make to enjoy more blueberries!!! YAY!!! Great recipe. Thank you!!!! :))
Erin says
Hi Karen, so happy you loved the cobbler! Thanks for your kind words!!
Julia says
I have been making this recipe as my go-to dessert for company for a long time and love it! Used frozen mixed berries and just recently started making it with fresh blueberries- so good either way! I make some slight subs by using the fruit preparation described in the strawberry crisp instead of the blueberry (I like using coconut sugar for the filling) and swapping in flour for the arrowroot. It is a hit for everyone who has tried it and I have shared with many friends!
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Erin says
Hi Julia, so happy you loved the cobbler so much! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Clara says
This recipe is a fan favorite in our family! We sub different fruits but it is all delicious, peaches, berries, etc. Always so good! Thank you Erin!
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Erin says
Hi Clara, so happy you enjoyed it and great idea!!
Lauren says
This is my summer bbq staple!! Been subbing in different berries and blueberry-blackberry is a winner! Continue to outdo yourself Erin *chef’s kiss*
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Erin says
Hi Lauren, so glad you love the cobbler so much! 🙂
Emily says
I NEED to make this ASAP. So perfect for summer. I already have all the ingredients on hand- can’t wait!
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Erin says
Hi Emily, thanks and let me know how it comes out!!
Krista says
Omg – sooo good and easy to bake!
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Erin says
Hi Krista, so glad you loved it!!
Janet Mackey says
Can I mix frozen cherries with frozen blueberries?
Erin says
Hi Janet, yes that should be fine! Let me know how your cobbler comes out!
Johanna says
Amazing and light! Love this dessert. I made it many times at beginning of pandemic 2020 and was one of the things my family looked forward to having on a regular basis. Have to make it again!!!!
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Erin says
Hi Johanna, so glad you and your family loved it! 🙂
Ashley says
We made this Blueberry Cobbler and it was out of this world!! It was so delicious!! I cannot wait to make this again! Thank you Erin!
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Erin says
Hi Ashley, so glad you loved it! 🙂
leigh says
Love! Love! Love! This cobbler is a big hit in our house.
leigh says
definitely five stars!
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Erin says
Thank you so much!
Erin says
Hi Leigh, ah I love hearing that!! 🙂
Cindy says
This is fabulous! I have made it 3 times in the past 2 weeks. I use Wyman’s Wild Blueberries from the health food store which I believe are a little sweeter than regular blueberries. Because of that, I only put in one tablespoon of maple syrup with the berries. I also always put the juice in the baking dish. Why would you want to omit that? It adds to the flavor. Today I also slightly reduced the maple syrup in the topping and it was fine. This is a new favorite!! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
I can’t count the number of times I have made this. Such a crowd pleaser! A treat everyone asks me to make!
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Erin says
Hi Lauren, so thrilled you love it!
Katie says
Love this cobbler recipe. First time making it and it went super smooth thanks to the easy recipe steps. Highly recommend when you have company over! I will make again when summer comes!
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Erin says
Hi Katie, so glad you enjoyed the cobbler!