Healthy Cornbread
Moist, fluffy, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Healthy Cornbread is the ultimate guilt-free take on a classic comfort food. Made with whole wheat flour and medium-grind cornmeal for a wholesome base, this recipe skips the refined sugars, opting instead for honey as a natural sweetener. Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk add protein and creaminess, while a touch of extra virgin olive oil keeps it tender and flavorful. Perfectly golden and ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy cornbread pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or salads—or enjoy it as a standalone snack! Whether you're looking for a heart-healthy side dish or a clean-eating alternative to traditional cornbread, this recipe checks all the boxes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal (medium grind)
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk alternative)
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs. Add the almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and olive oil, and whisk until fully mixed and smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then slice into squares and serve warm. Pair with soups, salads, or enjoy on its own as a healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 3527 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.3 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1158 mg | 25% | |
*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.
