Quick Whole-Grain Cornbread

Fresh cornbread is worth making from scratch. It’s irresistible hot from the oven, and t’s probably easier than you think to make. It takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, and doesn’t require yeast or kneading.  

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This recipe is a healthy option for cornbread. It’s not laden with butter, added sugars, or refined grains. It has reduced-fat sour cream to reduce saturated fat, and it has less than 2 grams of added sugar per serving. It still tastes great, though!

Variations and Serving Suggestions

• Make it dairy-free by swapping applesauce for sour cream.
• Skip the sugar for a less sweet version.
• Bake it in muffin cups instead of a baking pan.
• Top it with feta cheese and tomato slices before baking it.
• Serve it for lunch or dinner salmon, tuna, or skinless chicken and a garden salad or roast vegetables.
• Have it for breakfast with egg whites or an egg and a bowl of fruit.
• Serve it with sugarless fruit spread and cheddar cheese or peanut butter.
• Pair it with tomato or vegetable soup.
• Serve it with vegetarian chili or turkey chili.

Recipe for Quick Whole-Grain Cornbread

Makes 9 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of whole-grain cornmeal 
• ½ cup of whole-wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ cup of low-fat sour cream
• ⅔ cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large egg 
• 1 tablespoon of white or brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease or spray an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, almond milk, honey (if using), and applesauce (if using).
4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

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Nutrition information per serving: 100 calories; 2 grams of total fat; 1 gram of saturated fat; 25 mg of cholesterol; 25 mg of sodium; 16 grams of carbohydrates; 1.5 grams of fiber; 2 grams of sugar; 2.5 grams of protein

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