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Healthy Cornbread

Healthy Cornbread Recipe

Healthy Cornbread offers all the cozy comfort of traditional cornbread with a nutritious upgrade. Made with whole grain cornmeal, Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free substitute), and natural sweeteners, this version is moist, fluffy, and perfect as a side for soups, salads, or chili. It’s lower in sugar, contains less fat, and is incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Healthy recipe
Cuisine American
Servings 9 squares
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan (or muffin tin for individual portions)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Non-stick spray or parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal medium grind
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose if preferred
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • Optional: 1/2 cup corn kernels for texture

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. If making muffins, spray or line a muffin tin.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and oil until smooth.

Make the Batter

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in corn kernels if using.

Bake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or muffin tin.
  • For a pan: Bake for 20–25 minutes
  • For muffins: Bake for 15–18 minutes
  • The cornbread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve

  • Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of yogurt, or alongside chili or soup.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with veggie chili, black bean soup, or lentil stew.
  • Add a dab of butter or coconut spread for extra richness.
  • Cut into cubes and use in a healthy cornbread stuffing.
Keyword Healthy Cornbread