Best 4 Healthy Cornbread Recipes

Cornbread, a delectable Southern delicacy, can often be loaded with unhealthy ingredients like butter, sugar, and excessive amounts of oil. However, it's possible to indulge in this classic comfort food without sacrificing your health goals. Join us as we explore a journey to uncover the secrets of creating a wholesome yet flavorful cornbread recipe. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the perfect cooking technique, we'll guide you through the steps to craft a healthy cornbread that nourishes your body and delights your taste buds.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EXCELLENT AND HEALTHY CORNBREAD

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This cornbread recipe contains no oil and tastes very, very good. Serve warm with honey, butter or margarine.

Provided by MUSCHI7

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached flour
1 cup cornmeal
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, soda and salt. Stir in yogurt and eggs. Do not over mix, stir only until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until center of the bread springs back when gently pressed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 281.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

HEART HEALTHY CORNBREAD

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This recipe comes from the "Wild Wild West Cookbook" I was given by my wonderful friend Tammie in the Bi-Annual Cookbook Swap 2009. Ive adapted it slightly, but will list my changes as options as it would be great otherwise also. This makes for a grainy, only slightly sweet, but super tasty bread, which can be enjoyed either with a savoury meal oron its own spread with butter and jam/honey. This is a very versatile recipe, which can be changed easily to suit the meal youre making. Please feel free to play with it. I could think of adding some vanilla or cinnamon to the batter for a more cakey version or using some chili powder and other spices for a hearty one.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal (I used half polenta half cornmeal)
1 cup unbleached flour (can use whole grain also)
1/4 cup oil
1 cup skim milk
2 egg whites (I used 1 whole egg)
1 tablespoon sugar (thats plenty for me, but if desired use up to 4 tbs)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup corn kernel (fresh or canned or thawed) (optional)

Steps:

Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder (spices if using, see description) and sugar in a big bowl.
In a second bowl beat together egg whites (or egg), milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients until just combined.
Stir in corn kernels if using and fill into prepared tin (either a 8 inch pie plate or muffin tins).
Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes (until tester comes out clean).
Enjoy!

HEALTHY CORNBREAD

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light and slightly sweet and good for you! use honey if you want a sweeter bread and low fat mayonnaise for a slightly richer texture

Provided by sizzlera

Categories Breads

Time 25m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar substitute or 1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup applesauce or 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

Combine dry ingrients and mix.
Combine wet ingredients and mix.
Sift in dry into wet and fold in gently.
Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes (adjust to your oven).
Let cool and cut into 20 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 204.8, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1

EXCELLENT AND HEALTHY CORNBREAD

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Make and share this Excellent and Healthy Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SnowHat

Categories Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup nonfat yogurt
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degees.
Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Stir in yogurt and eggs lightly until well-blended.
Pour batter into 8x8 pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Tips:

Choose the right cornmeal. Stone-ground cornmeal will give your cornbread a more rustic flavor and texture, while regular cornmeal will produce a lighter, fluffier loaf.
Use fresh buttermilk. Buttermilk will give your cornbread a tangy flavor and help it to rise properly. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread to rise properly and develop a golden brown crust.
Let the cornbread cool before slicing. Cornbread is best when it is slightly warm, but it can be difficult to slice if it is too hot. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Conclusion:

Cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or savory, there is a cornbread recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed!