Easy Low Fat Cornbread
Light, fluffy, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Easy Low Fat Cornbread recipe is a healthier twist on a classic comfort food. Made with yellow cornmeal, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and unsweetened applesauce to cut down on fat without sacrificing moisture, this cornbread delivers a perfectly moist and tender texture. Low-fat buttermilk gives it a tangy richness, while a quick prep time of just 10 minutes makes it an ideal side dish for busy weeknights. Perfectly golden and ready in under 30 minutes, this guilt-free cornbread pairs beautifully with hearty soups, chili, or your favorite barbecue spread. Whether you're looking for a lower-fat baking option or simply a delicious homemade treat, this recipe strikes just the right balance of flavor and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the low-fat buttermilk, honey, egg, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth and well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 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 5-10 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2865 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.9 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 850 mg | 18% | |
*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.
