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Healthier Cornbread

Healthier Cornbread

Classic cornbread can be loaded with butter and sugar. This healthier cornbread recipe calls for wholesome ingredients and cooks up crispy and delicious.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword healthier cornbread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings 16 servings, 1 slice each
Calories 87 kcal
Author Toshi Jones

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil
  • 1½ cups corn meal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • 1¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp. raw honey
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

  2. Heat oil in medium ovenproof skillet (or an 8-inch square baking pan) over medium heat; heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside.

  3. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Set aside.

  4. Combine buttermilk, honey, and egg in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. 

  5. Add buttermilk mixture to cornmeal mixture; mix until just blended. If it seems too dry, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. of buttermilk. 

  6. Pour the batter into prepared skillet; smooth top evenly.

  7. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and top is lightly browned. 

  8. Cut into sixteen slices; serve hot or warm.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.