Bless Your Heart Low Fat Cornbread
Meet your new go-to Southern-inspired side: *Bless Your Heart Low Fat Cornbread*. This lightened-up classic delivers all the golden, tender goodness of traditional cornbread with a wholesome twist. Made with a perfect blend of yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey and unsweetened applesauce, this recipe keeps the texture moist and flavorful without excess fat. The use of low-fat buttermilk brings a slight tang and ensures every bite is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthier cornbread is baked to perfection in an 8-inch pan or cast-iron skillet, making it a crowd-pleasing choice for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday feasts. Serve it warm with a drizzle of honey, a pat of butter, or alongside your favorite chili or barbecue dishes. Perfect for those seeking a low-fat, heart-healthy side that doesn’t skimp on soul-satisfying flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 Large egg
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the low-fat buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, honey, and the egg until smooth and uniform.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet and spread it evenly with the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then slice into 8 even pieces and serve warm.
Enjoy your 'Bless Your Heart Low Fat Cornbread' with butter, a drizzle of honey, or on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 3500 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.5 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
