I met with my nutritionist this week, and she offered me some great recipes that are both heart healthy and full of flavor. Cobblers are, to me, one of the most versatile desserts. I've seen them made with a more biscuit-like crust and a pie-like crust...almost like a fruit pie with only the top pie crust. I prefer the texture and taste of the biscuit crust, so I've included a recipe for this specific variation below. A wide variety of fruits can be used in place of the berries listed below, as well. Peaches, apples, and cherries make great substitutes. Serve ithe cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt, and enjoy!

Photo courtesy Walt Disney World, UK

2 pkg (16 oz each) frozen unsweetened berries, thawed
1/3 cup sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp softened butter
1 Tbsp canola oil
½ cup fat-free milk
Cinnamon and brown sugar to taste to sprinkle over top

Preheat oven to 375 deg. F.

In a medium bowl, combine the thawed fruit with the sugar. Mix in the cornstarch and salt, stirring well. Bake the fruit mixture in an 8x8 or 9x9 square baking dish for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

While the berries are baking, prepare the biscuit topping. Mix together the white and wheat flours, the brown sugar, and baking powder. Add the butter and canola oil, and mix until the ingredients are the consistency of cornmeal. Stir in the milk until just combined, forming a soft biscuit dough. Set the dough aside.

When fruit is done baking, remove it from the oven. Turn the oven up to 425 deg. Carefully drop the biscuit dough in small mounds over the fruit. Lightly sprinkle the top with cinnamon and brown sugar. Return the cobbler immediately to the oven and bake 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly browned and the fruit is bubbly.

Makes 9 servings.

Calories: 181
Total fat: 4g
Saturated fat: 2g
Carbs: 33g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 75mg