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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Pies, Cakes, & Tarts

    Gluten-Free Blueberry Cobbler (Vegan)

    Published: Jul 28, 2022 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    This Gluten-Free Blueberry Cobbler is loaded with fresh blueberries, a hint of lemon, and topped with soft, lightly sweetened biscuits. A dairy-free and vegan cobbler recipe.

    Golden brown biscuits on top of baked blueberry filling in a white baking dish.

    Summer comfort food comes in the form of cobblers, crisps, and crumbles. Cobblers are one of the easiest desserts and are sure to please.

    And for good reason. A delicious summer dessert like a warm cobbler or a crisp recipe highlights seasonal fruit, feels nostalgic, and makes memories all at once.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Easy to prepare - Fresh blueberry filling and a no-fuss topping are easily assembled and baked in the oven.
    • Perfectly imperfect - The drop biscuit dough doesn't necessitate a uniform-shaped topping.
    • Simple ingredients - From the blueberry filling to the biscuit topping, this easy blueberry cobbler recipe uses simple gluten-free ingredients.
    • Allergy-friendly - Not only is this gluten-free but a vegan blueberry cobbler too!

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.

    Blueberries, almond flour, milk, olive oil, sugar, vanilla, and tapioca starch in different sized bowls.

    Fresh blueberries - Fresh juicy blueberries are best in this recipe. Frozen blueberries can be substituted. If using frozen, do not thaw and follow the instructions written. Baking time may need to be a bit longer.

    Almond flour - Provides a moist crumb and a buttery biscuit taste to the topping.

    White rice flour and tapioca starch - Combined with the almond flour, this flour mixture helps bind and create a soft, cake-like topping. No need for a pastry cutter here.

    Olive oil - The richness of olive oil enhances the flavor of the biscuits. Melted vegan butter or coconut oil can also be substituted. If using melted coconut oil, ensure that it has cooled slightly.

    Unsweetened almond milk - Almond milk is used in this recipe but any dairy-free milk can be substituted.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Before you start: Rinse blueberries and pat dry. Prepare lemon zest. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Blueberries, lemon zest, and sugar mixed together in a glass bowl with a red spatula.
    Blueberries and sugar mixture in a white baking dish.

    Step 1: Gently combine the blueberry filling ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Transfer the blueberry mixture to the prepared baking dish. Place the baking dish onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, carefully stir, and return to oven and bake for 15 minutes more.

    Almond flour, white rice flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt being whisked together in a glass bowl.
    Biscuit dough being stirred with a spatula in a glass bowl.

    Step 3: Prepare the biscuits. Combine the biscuit ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until ingredients are evenly incorporated. 

    Step 4: Add almond milk and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture starts to thicken. Place bowl in the refrigerator and allow to chill for at least 10 minutes or until ready to top filling. 

    Biscuit dough on top of blueberry filling waiting to be baked in a white baking sheet.
    Freshly baking blueberry cobbler in a white baking dish.

    Step 5: Use a ¼ measuring cup to drop biscuit dough on top of the blueberries. Using a pastry brush, use the remaining almond milk, brush the tops of the biscuits with it, and then sprinkle with extra organic sugar.

    Step 6: Bake for 24-26 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits start to turn a light golden brown. Allow the gluten-free cobbler to cool for about 20 minutes before serving.

    Tips

    • Prepare the lemon zest, rinse the blueberries, and prepare the baking dish prior to starting.
    • Chilling the biscuit dough helps in firming it up prior to dropping it onto the filling. Don't skip this step.
    • Once the cobbler cools slightly, serve with a scoop of ice cream.
    Baked gluten-free blueberry cobbler in a white baking dish and a scoop of cobbler and vanilla ice cream in a white bowl.

    FAQs

    Should I refrigerate blueberry cobbler?

    Yes, once the gluten-free blueberry cobbler has cooled completely, cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    Should cobbler be served warm?

    Fruit cobblers are best served warm but they are still delicious at room temperature or chilled.

    If you are trying to fit in all the fresh and seasonal summer comfort foods while you can, my friend Taylor has an easy vegan gluten-free strawberry rhubarb crisp that is not to be missed

    More Gluten-Free Blueberry Desserts

    • Chocolate Blueberry Clusters (Vegan)
    • Mixed Berry Crumble Tart (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
    • Lemony Almond-Blueberry Cake (Gluten-Free)
    • No-Bake Berry Tart (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Love this recipe? Please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating on the recipe card below and let me know what you think in the comments!

    Freshly baked blueberry cobbler in a white baking dish and a scoop of blueberry cobbler in a white bowl with a vanilla scoop of ice cream.

    Gluten-Free Blueberry Cobbler with Almond Flour Biscuits

    This Gluten-Free Blueberry Cobbler is loaded with fresh blueberries, a hint of lemon, and topped with soft, lightly sweetened biscuits. A dairy-free and vegan cobbler recipe.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, British
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 444kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    Blueberry Filling

    • 4 cups (2 pints) fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
    • ⅓ cup organic cane sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon white rice flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    Almond Flour Biscuits

    • 1 ⅓ cup (210g) white rice flour
    • ¾ cup (80g) almond flour
    • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
    • 1 tablespoon organic cane sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup + 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk divided
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • organic cane sugar for sprinkling

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Gently combine the blueberries, cane sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, tablespoon of white rice flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Transfer blueberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    • Place baking dish onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove from oven, stir, and return to oven and bake for 15 minutes more.
    • While the filling is baking, prepare the biscuits. Combine the white rice flour, almond flour, tapioca starch, cane sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk until ingredients are evenly incorporated. 
    • Add 1 cup almond milk and the olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir for 2-3 minutes; the mixture should start to thicken. Place bowl in the refrigerator and allow to chill for at least 10 minutes or until ready to top blueberry filling. 
    • When the blueberry filling is ready, use ¼ measuring cup to drop 5-8 scoops of biscuit dough on top of filling. This will not completely cover the blueberry filling.
      Using a pastry brush, use the remaining almond milk and brush the tops of the biscuits with it and then sprinkle with sugar.
    • Bake for 24-26 minutes, or until tops of biscuits start to turn a light golden brown. 
    • Cool blueberry cobbler for about 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream. 
    • Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    Notes

    Adapted from Flavor Flours' Buttery Apple Cobbler. 
    • Fresh blueberries are best in this recipe. Frozen blueberries can be substituted. If using frozen, do not thaw and follow the instructions written. Baking time may need to be a bit longer.
    • Melted vegan butter or coconut oil can also be substituted for olive oil. If using melted coconut oil, ensure that it has cooled slightly before adding it to the other liquids.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Michelle

      August 07, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      This was delicious! It wasn't necessary to bake until it was golden brown— they pretty much stayed the same color. I added 5 cups of blueberries and less sugar to make it a bit lower in carbs. Overall, it was a hit for me!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 08, 2018 at 2:01 pm

        That's wonderful! I am so glad. Thank you for your kind note!

        Reply
    2. Michelle

      July 31, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      This looks amazing! Do you have any recommendations for a substitution for the rice flour? Coconut, tapioca, arrowroot? Or more almond? Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 02, 2018 at 12:44 pm

        Hi Michelle! Thanks for your note. Although I haven't tried it, I would recommend doing a little over a 1/3 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch and the remaining for that substitution with more almond flour. You want to have enough of a starchy flour here to ensure that it binds together. But, I'm afraid using too much of a starch could have the opposite effect. That said, you could probably also replace the rice flour with gf all-purpose. flour. If you play with it, I'd love to know how it worked for you!

        Reply
    3. Mark

      July 24, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Tessa!
      Just wanted to let you know the cooking time is a bit off, it took slightly longer than 1 minute ~L~o~L~! Otherwise very scrumptious

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 24, 2018 at 8:23 pm

        Oh my goodness - haha - that is so strange! I have fixed that display manually, thank you for letting me know. I'm glad the written recipe had the right amount in there for you! I am so glad you liked it. Thank you, Mark!

        Reply
    4. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      July 16, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      I've got to get this on my summer baking list Tessa. It looks delicious! So easy too!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 24, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Incredibly easy! Dangerously so. ;)

        Reply
    5. Abby @ Heart of a Baker

      July 11, 2018 at 7:11 am

      Omgggg summer is SO the season of all crisps, crumbles, and everything in between!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 24, 2018 at 9:50 am

        It most definitely is! <3

        Reply
    6. Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek

      July 11, 2018 at 5:42 am

      This sounds diviiiiine. I am loving the sound of these almond flour biscuits--going on my baking list ASAP! xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 24, 2018 at 9:50 am

        Thank you, Kelsey!! It is such a treat!

        Reply

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