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    Cheerful Cherry Cobbler (Healthy, Easy, Vegan)

    Published: Jul 19, 2021 · Modified: Sep 4, 2022 by Crystal Yentzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Healthy Cherry Cobbler made with oat flour
    Cherry Cobbler (Healthy, Easy, Vegan)

    Fresh, sweet cherries in a cake-like topping make this CHEERFUL CHERRY COBBLER extra special! It's similar to a southern type of cobbler which reminds me of bread pudding- so delicious! Even better, this cherry cobbler is healthy, gluten-free, vegan, and easy to make.

    healthy cherry cobbler

    I named this recipe cheerful cherry cobbler because this cobbler has a lot to the cheerful about! Starting with how easy it is to make. The most time-consuming part is pitting the cherries, but if you have this cherry pitter it's a breeze. Fresh cherries are wonderful in this recipe, but frozen ones work too if cherries are out of season.

    So what else is so cheerful about this cobbler?

    This cobbler is:

    HEALTHY
    VEGAN
    GLUTEN-FREE
    PLUS- SO DELICIOUS &COMFORTING

    And all of the ingredients are simple and easy to find. Here's what you'll need:

    cherry cobbler ingredients

    Cheerful Cherry Cobbler Ingredients

    For cheerful cheery cobbler (healthy, easy, vegan), you will need the following ingredients:

    For the Cherry Filling

    • Cherries- Fresh cherries are great when they are available. This cherry pitter will save you time pitting cherries. If you can’t find fresh, frozen will work too. Just thaw them and pat them dry before slicing them in half.
    • Water- You'll add a little water along with the cherries when making the filling.
    • Sugar of Choice– You can use regular granulated sugar or granulated erythritol (like I did) for sugar-free. Please note that granulated erythritol is about 70 percent as sweet compared to sugar, so you may want to add a little extra. Coconut sugar is another great option. 
    • Cornstarch- You'll make a cornstarch slurry (which is just water and cornstarch mixed together) to help thicken the cherry juice.

    For the Batter

    • Coconut Oil- I use refined coconut oil so that the cobbler doesn't taste like coconut. Feel free to substitute any vegetable oil that you choose or butter if you aren't vegan.
    • Oat Flour– Oat flour is sold in stores, but it’s also super easy to make at home. Simply blend old-fashioned oats in a high-speed blender until the oats become a fine powder (about 30 seconds to a minute). Store your oat flour in an air-tight container for up to three months.
    • Sugar of Choice- As I said above, you can use any granulated sugar that you choose.
    • Baking Powder-Baking powder helps the batter to puff up slightly.
    • Cornstarch- Cornstarch helps to thicken and bind the batter.
    • Cinnamon and Vanilla Extract- I love to add cinnamon and pure vanilla extract in this recipe for the lovely flavor it adds. But feel free to omit either one if you choose.
    • Almond Milk- I use almond milk, but any type of milk will work. Just be sure it's unsweetened.
    • Salt- And finally, don't forget the salt. I use pink Himalayan but any fine grain salt will work just fine.

    vegan cheery cobbler

    How to make Cheerful Cheery Cobbler (healthy, easy, vegan)

    This cobbler is so easy to make! Simply follow these instructions:

    Prep Oven

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set aside a 10-inch round or a 9x11 baking dish. If you are using a pie plate, be sure that it's a deep dish.

    Make the Filling

    • Pit the cherries and slice them in half. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside. Add the cherries, granulated sugar, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of water to a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened slightly. Remove from heat.

    Make the Batter

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the almond milk and vanilla extract until relatively smooth, breaking up any lumps. Set aside.

    Put the Cobbler Together

    • Melt the coconut oil and pour it into the bottom of your baking dish. Pour the batter on top of the oil. Do not stir. Spoon the cherry mixture evenly (with the juice) on top of the batter. Do not stir that either.
    • Bake for 55-70 minutes or until the batter is set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
    vegan and healthy cheery cobbler

    Want more healthy dessert recipes?

    Check these out:

    Double Chocolate Protein Mug Cake (Made with Oats)

    Healthy Strawberry Cake (Made with Oats)

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

    Skinny Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

    Healthy Pumpkin Custard with Maple Roasted Pecans

    Healthy Blueberry Pie (Easy)

    Please let me know how you like the cheerful cherry cobbler in the comments! I love to hear from you and your star ratings encourage others to give the recipe a try. 🙂

    Enjoy!

    Crystal

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    Cherry Cobbler (Healthy, Easy, Vegan)
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    4.56 from 9 votes

    Cheerful Cherry Cobbler (healthy, easy, vegan)

    Fresh, sweet cherries in a cake-like topping make this CHEERFUL CHERRY COBBLER extra special! It reminds me more of a cherry bread pudding than a cobbler. Even better, this cherry cobbler is healthy, gluten-free, vegan, and easy to make.
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Cook Time55 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: oats, Summer
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Crystal Yentzen

    Ingredients

    For the Cherry Filling

    • 4 cups fresh sweet cherries* pitted and sliced in half
    • 5 tablespoons water divided
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar of choice* see notes
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    For the Batter

    • ⅓ cup coconut oil, refined
    • 1 and ⅔ cup oat flour*
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar of choice*
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 and ⅓ cups almond milk, unsweetened or milk of choice
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Prep Oven

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set aside a 10-inch round or a 9x11 baking dish. If you use a pie plate, be sure it's a deep dish.

    Make the Filling

    • Pit the cherries and slice them in half. In a small bowl, stir together one tablespoon of cornstarch and two tablespoons of water. Set aside. Add the cherries, granulated sugar, and the remaining three tablespoons of water to a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened slightly. Remove from heat.

    Make the Batter

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the almond milk and vanilla extract until relatively smooth, breaking up any lumps. Set aside.

    Put the Cobbler Together

    • Melt the coconut oil and pour it into the bottom of your baking dish. Pour the batter on top of the oil. Do not stir. Spoon the cherry mixture evenly (with the juice) on top of the batter. Do not stir that either.
    • Bake for 55-70 minutes or until the batter is set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
    • Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped topping.

    Notes

    1. Cherries- Use fresh sweet cherries when they are available. This cherry pitter makes pitting the cherries a breeze! If you can’t find fresh, frozen will work too. Just thaw them and pat them dry before slicing them in half. 
    2. Oat Flour– Oat flour is sold in stores, but it’s also super easy to make at home. Simply blend old-fashioned oats in a high-speed blender until the oats become a fine powder (about 30 seconds to a minute). Store your oat flour in an air-tight container for up to three months.
    3. Sugar of Choice– You can use regular granulated sugar or granulated erythritol (like I did) for sugar-free. Please note that granulated erythritol is about 70 percent as sweet compared to sugar, so you may want to add a little extra. Coconut sugar is another great option. 
    4. Store your cherry cobbler at room temperature for up to a day or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Marinela says

      August 06, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe that uses fresh cherries! This cherry cobbler is so tasty. Love that perfectly sweet and juicy texture. Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        August 06, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        You are welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Anaiah says

      August 06, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      This cherry cobbler turned out so beautifully! It had the perfect sweetness and tartness to it. I loved it!

      Reply
    3. Julia says

      August 12, 2021 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      Wow! This sounds delicious. Cherries are one of my favourite things. Do you have an easy method for pitting them? That part always seems to take me ages. Worth it though for the gorgeous, sweet, intense flavours of the fruit. This dessert is on my list for the weekend.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        August 12, 2021 at 3:17 pm

        Hi Julia! I have cherry pitter that makes pitting the cherries a breeze! The link for the cherry pitter that I use is in the recipe notes. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    4. Eevee says

      January 07, 2024 at 11:08 pm

      Can you make this in a crockpot?

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        November 19, 2024 at 3:41 pm

        I've never tried to make cobbler in a crockpot, so I'm not sure how it will turn out. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    5. Eevee says

      January 08, 2024 at 8:04 pm

      How could you make this in a crockpot?

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 08, 2024 at 8:54 pm

        I have never made this recipe in crockpot, so I'm not sure how it will turn out. Let me know if you give it a try!

        Reply
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