Heart-Healthy Corn Cakes
Start your day or delight your guests with these irresistible Heart-Healthy Corn Cakes, a nourishing twist on a beloved comfort food. Made with wholesome yellow cornmeal and whole-wheat flour, these golden cakes are packed with fresh corn kernels and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Enhanced with chopped cilantro and cooked to perfection in heart-friendly olive oil, this quick and easy recipe is both nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, these fluffy, savory cakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish alongside a vibrant salad. For an elevated finish, serve them warm with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Bursting with flavor and goodness, these corn cakes are an ideal option for those seeking healthy yet satisfying meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup Whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Fresh corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the skim milk, egg, honey, and extra-virgin olive oil until well combined.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the fresh corn kernels and chopped cilantro.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray.
For each corn cake, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.
Cook the corn cakes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2 additional minutes.
Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve warm, optionally with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1200 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.
