This Keto Cobbler with Mixed Berries is a summertime treat made in a cast-iron skillet. Top with sugar-free vanilla ice cream and dig in!
Berries don’t get enough love on the Keto diet but this Keto Cobbler is about to change that! Most fruits are too high in carbohydrates for most people to be able to fit them into their macros, but berries (raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries especially) are surprisingly low in carbs and packed full of nutrients.
When I first started keto I avoided berries because I wanted to keep my carbs as low as possible. After of few months of seeing the results of this way of eating I wanted to eat as few carbs as possible to accelerate my body’s fat burning capabilities. So I increased the intensity of my workouts, dropped my carb intake to less than 10g a day, and was eating/drinking fat with reckless abandon.
Disclaimer: this was not smart. All of the benefits of Keto (increased energy, clear-mindedness, weight loss) started going in the wrong direction. I felt so bad I decided to have some blood work ran and my pancreatic enzymes came back through the roof. Since then I have backed off the Bulletproof coffees (my digestive system doesn’t enjoy MCT oil ) and stopped avoiding foods like berries, that despite having a few carbs (good carbs aren’t evil!), make up for by having a boatload of nutrients. Nowadays my keto involves a lot more whole foods; leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, avocado, nuts and seeds, and fruit typically in the form of berries.
This keto cobbler also reminds me of a funny story…
A few years ago there was an incident involving berries that almost took them off the menu for life after Lauren and I had been on a hike at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia. Lauren’s dad had recently been hiking in that area and told us about the bounty of huckleberries and blackberries along the trail so we packed a couple of buckets with us.
As we hiked we picked, Lauren was much more effective at picking than I was because I was too busy eating the berries before they made it into the bucket and keeping my eyes peeled for the wild ponies that roam the highlands (I have an irrational fear of horses, so this actually kept me quite busy).
Anyways, once we got back home Lauren started making pancakes for dinner (this was in my pre-keto days), and when we poured the syrup over top the berries, well, it was a nightmarish looking scene. These tiny little worms started making their way out of the berries and wriggling around on top of my pancakes and the ends of my fork. I still ate the berries…extra protein, but I was convinced I had a parasite for the next few days. Lauren skipped the pancakes all together and still struggles to eat blackberries. Apparently it’s super common for them to have worms in them, it’s not really harmful but totally disgusting.
Ok, ok…Let’s chat about this Keto Cobbler!
Ingredients in Keto Cobbler
- 3 cups berries (I used raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons granulated Swerve
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour – we use Bob’s Red Mill
- a large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol – we use Swerve
- 1 stick butter, softened
How to make Keto Cobbler
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Place berries in a 10-10.5″ cast iron skillet and toss with Swerve, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a medium bowl mix together the butter, Swerve, egg, and vanilla until combined. Add in the flour and mix until a dough forms. Spread the dough on top of the berries.
- Bake the cobbler for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbling around the edges. Serve.
Are berries Keto?
Again, they can definitely be included on a Keto diet! See below for the net carbs in 1 cup of berries:
- raspberries – 7g net carbs
- blackberries – 6g net carbs
- blueberries – 17.4g net carbs
Nutritional information
As always, you can find the full nutritional breakdown including the carb count (total carbs and net carbs) at the bottom of the recipe card. You can find the serving size/yield at the top of the recipe card. You should always double-check your specific ingredients as different brand’s ingredients may have different values.
To get a specific serving size you’ll want to weigh the final dish then divide by the number of servings. We can’t provide this information as your cooking style will vary from ours as well as the brand ingredients you choose to use.
Anyways, to check out more of the awesome benefits of berries and how they fit into the ketogenic diet click the links below:
Keto Cobbler
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol we use Swerve
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour we use Bob's Red Mill
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon sugar- free vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol we use Swerve
- 1 stick salted butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Place berries in a 10-10.5" cast iron skillet and toss with Swerve, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a medium bowl mix together the butter, Swerve, egg, and vanilla until combined. Add in the flour and mix until a dough forms. Spread the dough on top of the berries.
- Bake the cobbler for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbling around the edges. Serve.
The worm-berries story is the best!
I, too, struggle with the absence of fruit & veggies in my diet — but I always thought it was because I keep listening to my mom’s lectures on the food "pyramid"…
Thank you for sharing your experiences with obsession, sensibility and what looks like a great recipe.
Thanks Jan!
Could you share the serving portion size on the calculation.
Thanks!
The serving size is listed on the top of the recipe card, the nutritional information is for one serving.
This is my second time making this dessert. It is fast, easy, delicious & enjoyed by all! Also, clean up was a breeze.
Will Frozen berries with okay?
Yes, just make sure to thaw and drain.
I always cook in an iron skillet because I’m anemic. Plus, it makes everything AWESOME! Blackberries have so many health benefits. I’m eating this delicious blackberry cobbler right now. It’s divine! Lightly sweet, crumbly, lots of crust. I’m in heaven ?
Yum! Awesome recipe. I’ve tried a couple different versions of a low carb cobbler and I need search no further. This is it!
I baked in my 9×9 glass dish with almost 4 cups mixed blue and black berries (oops). Heaven. Topped with fresh whipped cream seasoned with vanilla and swerve. I really missed baking. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Awesome to hear that Liz, thanks for sharing!
This was the best dessert after Easter dinner! Great recipe and thoroughly enjoyed by all with fresh whipped cream. Thanks for a great recipe! Definitely making this again 🙂
Delicious and so easy to make.
Is this ok made a couple days ahead and frozen? If so, thaw at room temp or in fridge? Sounds great, making for the “adult” dessert at grand daughter’s 3rd bday party. TIA!