MIXED BERRY COBBLER

Yields 9 servings

I veganized an old favorite cobbler recipe for the dessert e-cookbook on Plant BasedMealPlan.com, and my dear friend and business partner Michelle Cehn, from the fantastic website WorldofVegan.com, helped make it even better by tweaking ingredient measurements. I am always trying to cut down the sugar, but she reminded me that this is a dessert that needs its sweetness. Live it up!

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil (for greasing)

1 (12-ounce) bag frozen mixed berries

⅔ cup granulated sugar

1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup plant-based milk

3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Optional Toppings:

Store-bought vegan vanilla ice cream

Banana Soft Serve (see page 197)

Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom

Coconut Whipped Cream (see page 213)

Directions:

1.    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and lightly grease an 8 × 8-inch baking pan.

2.    In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the frozen berries and sugar with a spoon. Set aside.

3.    In a separate large bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, baking powder, milk, and applesauce with a spoon.

4.    Spread the batter in the prepared pan.

5.    Add the berry and sugar mixture on top of the batter.

6.    Bake for 50 minutes or until golden.

TESTERS’ TIPS:

>>“To ensure that your cobbler comes out easily, you can spray the pan with Pam (or any other oil spray) and lightly dust with flour before adding the batter.” —Jolene S. from Palm Beach Gardens, FL

MY TIPS: