Heart-Healthy Classic Cornbread Muffins
Elevate your cornbread game with these Heart-Healthy Classic Cornbread Muffins, a wholesome twist on a timeless favorite. Made with whole grain cornmeal and whole wheat flour, these muffins pack the perfect blend of nutrients and rustic flavor. Instead of traditional fats and sugars, these delicious bites call for unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, and a touch of honey, creating a moist, naturally sweet treat that’s low in fat and refined sugar. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these golden-brown muffins make an ideal breakfast, snack, or side dish for soups and salads. Perfect for those seeking a guilt-free comfort food, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between healthy and flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole grain cornmeal
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole grain cornmeal, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, egg whites, unsweetened applesauce, honey, and olive oil until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
Distribute the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Enjoy your heart-healthy cornbread muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2878 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.0 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1202 mg | 26% | |
*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.
