Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the banana bread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping.
• Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add the milk and stir until a crumbly dough forms.
• Sprinkle the cobbler topping evenly over the banana bread batter.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.
• Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.