Berry Cobbler

Berries are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. They are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. They have proven benefits for heart health, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Here is a healthy dessert loaded with delicious berries.

Ingredients 

• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

• 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed

• 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon water

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

      Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup fat-free milk

• 3 tablespoons canola oil

• Option: Reduced-fat vanilla ice cream

Preparation 

1. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, raspberries, blueberries and honey. Combine the cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth; stir into fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish.

2. For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Gradually add milk and oil, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot berry mixture.

3. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition 

Makes 6 servings. 1 serving: 290 calories, 7g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate, 33g sugar, 4g fiber, 3g protein