Frozen Fruit Cobbler
on Mar 04, 2025, Updated Mar 13, 2025
Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? When it’s made with just fruit and oats, I say go for it—right after your veggies, of course! This simple and wholesome oil-free and gluten-free Frozen Fruit Cobbler is naturally sweet, bursting with warm fruit, and topped with a spiced oat crust that crisps up beautifully in the oven.
Why I Love This Recipe
Hey there, dessert lovers! It’s Chef AJ, your Queen of Quick and Easy Plant-Based Recipes! This Frozen Fruit Cobbler is one of the easiest desserts (or breakfasts!) you’ll ever make. It’s sweet, warm, and comforting—without any added sugar, flour, or oil. I love how you can use any combination of frozen fruit, making it super flexible based on what you have on hand. Plus, the oat topping gives it just the right texture without needing butter or processed ingredients. Whether you serve it fresh from the oven or chilled the next day, this cobbler is pure, guilt-free indulgence!
Key Ingredients
- Frozen Fruit – The base of the cobbler, frozen fruit releases natural juices when baked, creating a built-in fruit sauce. Try mangoes, cherries, berries, or a combination!
- Gluten-Free Rolled Oats – These give the cobbler a hearty, crumble-like topping while adding fiber and texture.
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Cardamom – A warm spice blend that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit
- Vanilla Bean Powder – Adds depth and aroma without any added sugar.
- Bananas – Pureed bananas act as a natural binder and sweetener for the oat topping, making it soft and chewy.
- Date Paste – A refined sugar-free way to add extra sweetness. You can mix it into the topping or drizzle it over the fruit before baking.
The Process
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the Base: Place the frozen fruit in a 9-inch silicone baking pan. If you prefer less liquid at the bottom, defrost and drain the fruit before baking.
- Make the Oat Topping: In a large bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon, vanilla bean powder, nutmeg, and cardamom.
- Blend the Bananas: In a blender, purée the bananas until smooth, then mix them into the oat mixture along with the date paste until fully incorporated.
- Assemble & Bake: Spread the oat topping evenly over the fruit and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
- Cool & Serve: Enjoy warm as is or top with Banana Nice Cream for an extra treat!
Chef’s Tips
- Sweeter Cobbler? Frozen fruit isn’t always as sweet as fresh fruit, so feel free to mix in extra Date Paste before baking if needed.
- Less Liquid? Frozen fruit releases juice while baking, creating a natural sauce. If you prefer a drier cobbler, thaw and drain the fruit first.
- Dehydrator Option: If you’d like to keep this a raw dessert, dehydrate it at 115°F for 4-6 hours instead of baking.
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold as a breakfast parfait!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Fresh fruit works just as well and tends to be naturally sweeter.
You can mash the bananas with a fork until smooth instead.
Yes! Try chopped nuts or a mix of oats and almond flour for a slightly different texture.
Serving Suggestion
This cobbler is delicious straight out of the oven, but for an extra special treat, top it with Banana Nice Cream or drizzle with Cherub Sauce. You can also enjoy it cold for a refreshing breakfast!
Summary
This Frozen Fruit Cobbler is a simple, naturally sweet dessert (or breakfast!) made with frozen fruit, oats, and warm spices. It’s easy to prepare, totally guilt-free, and perfect for any time of day. Whether served warm or cold, it’s a delicious and wholesome treat!
If you tried this recipe, I’d love to see your results! Share your culinary creation on social media and tag me. As the Queen of Quick and Easy, nothing makes me happier than seeing how my convenient plant-based recipes inspire your kitchen adventures. Let’s celebrate the love of cooking and enjoy the deliciousness together!
Frozen Fruit Cobbler
Equipment
- 9-inch silicone baking pan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of frozen fruit, such as diced mangoes, pitted sweet cherries, berries, or a combination
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
- 2 large, very ripe bananas (about 1 cup)
- ¼ cup Date Paste, or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the frozen fruit in a 9-inch silicone baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats and spices.
- Next, in a blender, purée the bananas. Pour over the two cups of oats and mix until fully incorporated.
- Cover the frozen fruit with the oat topping and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- You can also place this in the dehydrator instead for 4-6 hours.
Notes
- This is delicious hot, right out of the oven, with or without
Cherub Sauce. It makes an incredible dessert when
served warm with Banana Nice Cream. - Leftovers are great when reheated in the microwave.
- Please understand that frozen fruit is not always as sweet as
fresh. Therefore, if you’d like this recipe to be sweeter,
consider adding Date Paste to the fruit before baking. - When you use frozen fruit in a dessert recipe like this cobbler,
the juice of the fruit will seep to the bottom of the pan. We like
having that built-in “fruit sauce,” but if for any reason you don’t
want to have that juice under your cobbler, then defrost the
fruit thoroughly and drain before baking.
