Did I mention it’s completely flourless?
Southern Comfort Food
If you were to peek inside the kitchen pantry of my childhood, I guarantee you’d find at least one box of Jiffy corn muffin mix. Although we rarely ate packaged foods (my mom preferred to cook from scratch), the Jiffy mix was an exception.
Now that I’m grown up and living on my own, I haven’t bought Jiffy in years. The mix is neither healthy nor vegan. (One of the main ingredients is hydrogenated lard. Eww!)
However, I craved it when I made my Sweet Potato Chili.
With temperatures dipping into the 20s, last week was a perfect time to experiment and create healthy cornbread recipe. I went through three trials before coming up with the recipe below, which was a huge hit. My roommate describes it as being “totally, totally addictive.”
If you make this, I hope you’ll feel the same way!
You know you want me…
Totally Addictive Cornbread
(gluten-free!)
- 1 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk.)
- 1 tabespoon white vinegar
- 2 cups fine or medium cornmeal (I used whole-grain, but regular is ok.)
- 2 T baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup evaporated cane juice or regular sugar (I like my cornbread southern-style, with zero sweetness, so I like to omit this. But everyone else who tried the recipe preferred the sweetened version. I’d recommend leaving it in, especially if you’re making this recipe for the first time.)
- 1 and 1/2 packets stevia (or 2 more T sweetener)
- 11-oz can corn, drained (not unsalted)
- 2 T coconut or canola/veg oil (see nutrition link below, for a fat-free option)
- 1/4 cup applesauce
Mix the vinegar with the milk, and set aside. Combine dry ingredients and mix very well. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, applesauce, corn (pulverized if you wish), and milk-vinegar. Then pour the wet into dry and mix until just mixed. Pour into a greased 8×8 dish and cook at 420 F (preheated) for about 25 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before trying to cut, or it will crumble. (Side note: true southern cornbread is supposed to be crumbly. If you prefer cake-like cornbread, click the ”calories and nutrition facts” link below, as I’ve posted my non-crumbly cornbread recipe on the linked page.)
Click the following to see the Calories and Nutrition Facts.
Question of the Day:
What do you like to eat when it’s cold out?
One of my favorites: 5-Minute Chocolate Oatmeal.
I also love chili, hot soup or stew (especially with carrots), and caramelized roast veggies. Oh, and anything chocolate. Chocolate is a year-round thing!
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Yummmm!!
Looks delish, Katie! I love to eat chilli too whn it’s cold. Also, warm cookies or maple baked beans 
Comfort foods for sure! Thnx for the recipe.
So the texture will be fine if I completely omit that 1/4 cup of sugar? I made a great gluten free recipe that I found in a cookbook using agave for the sweetener!
The texture will be fine, but I really would recommend keeping the sweetener in. None of my friends liked it without. (I actually used evaporated cane juice.)
They (medical folks, etc.) say that sugar-is-sugar …. whatever form it comes in. Your body does not know the difference.
So, I suppose it all adds up to the same thing ….. sugar = very bad. Eeeek.
We are having a special birthday party this weekend ….. all goodies (preordered) from Vanille Patisserie. They have the best sugar-loaded treats …… ever. Yikes to me.
Oh. I LOVE REAL SUGAR ….. everyday! Need to loose it though. ::sigh::
You can use Xylitol instead of Sugar as an alternative “sugar free” sweetener that is diabetes/candida friendly. It’s a natural birch sugar that barely effects blood sugar levels, if at all. It doesn’t taste as funky as stevia, etc. – although it does have a slightly different aftertaste.
I was sugar-free on a Candida Detox Cleanse for 3+ months last summer and used Xylitol in a Candida friendly/Allergen-free cake for my boyfriend’s birthday party – it was a success that had everyone coming back for seconds (even those who have no dietary restrictions)!
Hi Katie. I really love how you made a healthified delicious cornbread! Just what I’ve been craving in this cold weather. Wondering if you could replace the 1/4 cup sugar with honey and leave out the extra 2 Tbs of sweetener? Thanks for the recipe!
I haven’t tried it, so I don’t know. But report back if you do try it!
I plan to make it tonight or tomorrow, so I’ll let you know!
Considering the thermometer dipped to -32C today (-44C wind-chill), warm comfort food is definitely on the menu! Your cornbread recipe looks different from mine and I’ll definitely give it a try tonight – with some hearty and warm chilli on the side. We prefer unsweetened cornbread too – the sweet stuff tastes more like cake to me.
More comfort foods for cold days: lentil soup, vegetable noodle soup, hot chocolate, chilli and cornbread, hot broth, squash soup (butternut = yummy) and lots and lots of tea. Add a fireplace, lots of warm blankets, and some cats to cuddle with, and those cold days become quite cosy!
Keep warm!
Looks GREAT! Matt loves cornbread, so I’m totally pinning this.
I love cornbread! It is completely addicting, too.
I love eating it with chili
I love soups, stews, and the crockpot when the weather is cold. My BF is in Austin this week and said it’s gorgeous in TX. I woke up to 2 degrees and wind. Brr
This looks awesome, love that it’s flour-free. Can’t wait to try!!
Oh boo to Austin. They get all the nice weather and fun restaurants! Here in Dallas it’s 28 degrees!
I love a good cornbread recipe for any hearty stew or chili this time of year. I actually usually make my cornbread pretty similar to this but I’ve never added whole/real corn. Love that idea!
I’ll have to try this next time I make your sweet potato chili (which I found to be delish).
Ooh that looks good. There’s nothing better than a nice warm slab of cornbread. Bring it on!
I love to eat a spicy soup or chili that warms my belly.
Looks like this cornbread recipe is a keeper. Can’t wait to try it out!
In the cold, its always nice to have warm rice drenched in soup. And hot chocolate with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!
cornbread is my favorite thing on this earth! I am making this asap!
I’ll eat just about anything on cold days (that includes ice cream) but a mug of microwave cake is also great too!
It’s snowing outside as I type and I’m eating apple slices. Keep warm Katie!!
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Perfect timing! I already have chili ready for tonight. This is in the oven now
Keep the flourless recipes coming, this looks great!
Hi there Katie!
I do understand that you’re having problems with your site configuration and such, but…. I would have really expected you to say something about the PIPA/SOPA thing… you know, just a couple of words.
I know this is a cooking blog, but this is a issue which would very deeply affect the net in every aspect… so you know, I think you could have spent a couple of words about the topic.
In my humble opinion, of course!
Anyway, awesome recipe as usual…
Hi Gi,
As I said, I know very little about technology. To be honest with you, I had no idea what PIPA/SOPA even stood for until your comment. I had to google it a few seconds ago.
Ok, realizing now that this makes me sound very naive. I usually do keep up with the news…
Oh, well, I understand that sometime everyone can miss some information… I guess?
I had just thought that you would have wanted to talk about it because you are a USA-based blogger, and also a quite smart one – seeing how nicely you deal with some very difficult-to-deal-with-topics.
…but I can see you had big problem issues to solve, instead of blacking-out your web site. (:
I’m leaving you a link to a very nice video… you know, just in case you have 5 minutes to watch it… it also has a very nice graphic, which is always nice, isn’t it? It’s quite famous on the net, but I dare to link it to you, in case you haven’t still stumbled upon this one.
http://www.universalsubtitles.org/en/videos/5A31ep7v6HFd/info/PROTECT%20IP%20Act%20Breaks%20The%20Internet/
On a side note, I still can’t understand how a person can create such good recipes from just ideas while I still have problems in deciding how much salt my salad need… just wondering, ya’ know!
(ps: this is not trying to flatter you or anything… it’s something I always think when I help my granma cooking, for example!)
I really appreciate that you brought it up! When I read about it, I was very surprised I hadn’t heard about it before… but obviously I heard about it A LOT yesterday
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Please specifcy for the cornbread recipe – cream or whole kernel corn???
Also, will buttermilk substitute for the milk/vinegar mixture??
Hi Kay,
I used whole kernal, but you can use creamed if you’d rather not have the whole pieces in there. And yes, if you’re not a vegan you can use buttermilk.
I’ve never made cornbread! One of those things that I’ve never had the urge to make; I’m more of a banana bread than a cornbread girl…and when it’s cold outside: coffee (or hot chocolate!) come to mind.
Corn Bread is one of my favorites! I’ve never made it from scratch. Can’t wait to try this one
This sounds awesome. Too bad we’re having one of the first warm+sunny days here in a long, loooong time!
And definitely soup, or orange pekoe tea (it’s not food but oh well)
I love a good cornbread! Yum!
Ewww! I didn’t know Jiffy has hydrogenated lard, thats so gross! I love cornbread and your recipe looks wonderful!! I would add some jalapenos! Yum!!
Jennifer ….. added note ….
Many of the Jiffy products also contain beef-suet. Also, those horrid dinner rolls …. you slap em on your counter are made with yucky fats. Ugh. I do not like them. The last time I had a bite was a century ago. They are all oversalted, sugared, terrible fats and tons of fake ingredients. Not rolls or bread in my book. So easy to prepare your own w/3-4 ingredients.
Perhaps manufacturers have changed-up ingredients. Not sure. Going to check it out next shopping trip. Got to always read labels! That really makes a huge difference in our choices for better health.
Rachael Ray uses Jiffy mixes. Ick. Not liking how she often does that. Well, she’s a cook …… doesn’t bake from scratch.
I sometimes like to use creamed corn to replace the milk when I make cornbread.
Looks delicious Katie. Is that real butter on the cornbread? We love (organic whipped) butter in this household!
Well ….. time for me to do some “changing up” regarding sugars/fats. I’ve never used …. stevia …. in baking. Or any of the other artificial sweetners. So, mix the real sugar w/the stevia. Will try that.
My health is suffering from sugar from what I’ve been reading and being told. Kitchen supplies need to be revamped ….. not sure how to go about it. Fast! Ha.
I should toss out all my 500+ cookbooks ….. and buy 2 veggie/vegan ones!
Will try and make your recipe. Need to stop at Whole Foods asap!
It’s actually Earth Balance buttery stick.
With stevia, yeah definitely start by using it to only replace SOME of the sugar in a recipe. Especially in baked goods, you can’t replace stevia 1-for-1 because you’ll lose a lot of bulk. (Unless you use a stevia baking blend… I’ve never tried those.)
Just in case you didn’t realize, stevia is not an artificial sweetener.
It’s a plant, just like cane sugar is from plants.
I use the NuNaturals baking blend exclusively when baking for myself/my family at home. I use about 1/3 – 1/2 the amount called for to avoid any aftertaste. Still plenty sweet but not overly stevia-ish. I even use stevia to make homemade vegan ice cream!
I was so sad the day I learned that Jiffy cornbread had lard in it. Because I also grew up using Jiffy mixes.. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
OH this looks and sounds completely yummy!!! This is a definite try to go with my 3-bean chili.
I love this recipe! I’m a bit of a southern girl at heart, and cornbread is a definite favorite. I’m excited to try out a healthy version!!
Yay! Ya know, I found a vegan, GF cornbread recipe online a few months ago, and followed the recipe on my phone instead of printing it out…. what a mistake that was! It was the BEST cornbread I’ve ever had, and I can’t find it to save my life. It only used cornmeal no flour, so I’m hoping yours is as good as that one was!!! I can’t wait to try it.
Oooh I will definitely be making this! I used to love that Jiffy mix… I bet you could also jazz this up with some jalapenos (like people do with the box mix versions.)
This would be great with a big bowl of chili!
Oh my goodness Katie — I can’t wait to try this. What great timing! I used up all my white and ww flour and decided not to bake anymore. But I do have a lot of cornmeal left, and was thinking how could I make muffins without the flour? And I also thought how interesting it would be to add real corn kernels. But I had not idea how to do it. Leave it to you, ya little genius.
xoxo
I want to try it as muffins, too! Will you let me know how it goes, if you do try?
Katie — I made them today, with the sugar this first time. Not as muffins though — I’m too lazy to clean muffin pans. Excellent! Only thing, I used coconut oil scooped out of the jar, and I should have heated it a bit first. No biggie, I just put the whole wet mixture into the microwave to liquid out the coconut oil and then mixed in the dry ingredients. Yep, you’re a genius. Just love the real corn kernels added (I mushed them up in my bullet).
I think the recipe might also be good with a lot of lemon or orange zest/extract added. (Got that idea from Post Punk Kitchen’s Sunny Cornbread and I am hooked on adding citrus zest to any baking.
Thank you so much. Have you thought of making a youtube?
I have thought about it… but I’m camera shy! But I have to get over that because I just found out they’re going to run a story on me for the local news in Dallas. Nervous!! lol
Oh I am so happy to hear that! And I’m not surprised. Confidence girl, confidence. There’s no reason you should not have it. Hay look at this successful website that you’ve created. That took a set of … uh … that took a lot of moxy
. You are articulate, and it doesn’t hurt that you are also lovely to look at. And the world needs for the vegan cooks to take over … you can do it! Much love and support to you. Hope you can attach a link of the newsclip. And doing a youtube in the privacy and solitude of your home shouldn’t be hard. Look at all the attention-seeking jerks on there who have no problem putting themselves up there.
This reminds me of a recipe I like to use from Alton Brown that also just uses cornmeal: http://networkedblogs.com/sRaQ1
I actually saw that recipe, too! I used it as a base for how much baking powder, salt, and baking soda to try for my experiments.
Awesome! =)
OMG – gluten-free cornbread lover over here! I have to try this recipe out. I always use a mixture of half gluten-free flour and half cornmeal.
I hope you have a great day!
Whoops! Totally didn’t mean to link your blog, Katie! Here’s Alton’s recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/creamed-corn-cornbread-recipe/index.html
I’ve only tasted cornbread once, on a visit to the U.S., and it was pretty tasty! Will definitely be trying this, thanks!
I love to eat bread when it’s cold out, so this is perfect! Last night, we had meatballs and mashed potatoes – also very nice.
KATIE! I’m back with a new blog!.. hope you are doing well
this looks great- i love cornbread
I love cornbread with chili and this is a guilt free recipe!
Ok so i might be the first one who actually made this lol. I halved the recipe since i only had 1 cup of cornmeal in the house. Its already done!!! I served it with chili. Had my father over for meal too and he was ooing and aahing
Thanks for the great recipes!
Wow, you are fast!! I’m so honored you already tried it… and super-excited it turned out so well
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Did you drain the corn? Thank you for the recipe, I just recently descovered your website and love it so far. I love to bake but had to cut down on it because we are trying to be more healthy. So thank you for giving me back baking.
I HAD the EXACT same question!!!
Oops! Fixed the post. Yes, I drained it
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Oh cornbread I love cornbread it’s always good with a veggie chili. That’s exactly what I like to have on a cold day or a hot bowl of soup.
Could you please explain me the difference between cornmeal and corn flour? I live in Italy so these terms are not very clear to me
And also, what would you call the flour used to make polenta?
I think corn flour is softer, but I’m not sure. Polenta is cornmeal
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Hi, just adding to this comment as in the UK the terms get confusing too! cornmeal = polenta and is grainy. Cornflour is a starch powder and is used in small quantities as a thickener in sauces (similar to arrowroot, potato starch etc).
I wonder if this corn bread can be fried to make hush puppies – which I love?
I grew up on custard as a warming food, yesturday my mom made me some with soy milk and added cocoa powder and shredded coconut, it was so comforting. PS, have you ever thought about filming little videos of your recipe prep?
I’m actually going to be filmed for Dallas’ channel 8 news in less than a month. I am SO nervous about it
. They’re coming to my house, and they’re going to film me cooking something!
It’s normal to be nervous, just be your spunky self and you will do just fine! I wish I got that channel up here in Canada
Aww it does look very comforting and I’m completely jealous. It’s negative temperature where I live right now
So deginately will be needing that soup and corn bread 
YUM! Being from TN, I also ate my fair share of cornbread growing up. My mom always made it from scratch, but every now and then we would use a quick fix of Jiffy. The ingredients are totally sketchy though – you are correct!
I love eating chili, soups, and stews during colder weather. Also, if it is cold outside I must have a hot breakfast! Oatmeal, of course, always does the trick.
omg, I love cornbread! Thanks for another amazing recipe, Katie
Omg your cornbread looks amazing!! I can’t remember the last time I had cornbread but I love it– especially with chili! And we used to eat those Jiffy Cornbread all the time growing up! And my brother and I loved the Jiffy Blueberry Muffins– my mom always tried to get us to eat regular Blueberry muffins but we only liked the fake blueberries in the Jiffy mix!
Did you drain the corn or use it with all the liquid?
Sorry, I fixed the recipe. I did drain it
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I love cornbread and I am looking forward to trying your version! It goes so well with my favorite winter food, soups and stews! I also like baked casseroles in the winter. You get warm food + warm kitchen. Win win.
This is so exciting ! I was on the lookout for a healthy recipe to have some chilli with over the next week
Perfect timing!
Yum! Good cornbread is such a treat!
I LOVE cornbread, and this is perfect! Thank you!!!!!!
I love eating oatmeal on cold mornings, but my go-to comfort in the cold energy is cocoa (soy, of course). I was the cocoa queen as a little girl, and I still hold that title!
The cornbread looks delish. I knew it was cornbread when I saw the picture yesterday. Looks so much tastier than Marie Calender’s!
Don’t you love when you see something like this, want to make it and realize that you have all the ingredients???? YAYYYYYYYYY
Do you have an easy microwave cornbread recipe like the one minute cakes ?
I don’t
So trying this!! Yum
Cant wait to try this. I have been searching for a healthy cornbread and not had any luck. Thanks for this.
Perfect timing! I was just looking for a good cornbread recipe to go with my pumpkin chili later this week!
What can be substituted for the applesauce?
Maybe pureed pumpkin or banana? I haven’t tried it, though!
GASP!!! No chocolate! WTF?! Haha just kidding.
THIS ROCKS!! Great for this time of year too.
I love trying a new Katie Recipe! Yum.
Katie! I’ve been reading for a long time and love your blog so much
do you think we will ever see a healthified cinnamon roll? Or maybe cinnamon swirl bread? That would be amazing!
I’m getting REALLY close to a good cinnamon roll recipe! I keep going back to the recipe when I get a chance. I hope the next trial will get it perfect
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Mmmmm…looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it — I love cornbread!
So 1 square is 100 calories? Or 16 squares is 100 calories?
Thanks for this recipe – I just discovered that my son loves corn bread!
I love hot cocoa or soup when its cold out.
I was skeptcal at first, but I think this savory thing could be a really REALLY great thing after all…
Healthy and delcious cornbread? I’m sold.
Just wanted to say that I’m loving the addition of more savory recipes! Of course I love the sweets, but it’s exciting to see both because you’re so creative and come up with such delicious ideas – keep it up;)
This looks great! I love cornbread, buthaven’t had it in sooooooo long because it’s generally unhealthy. This recipe is just the thing to fix that. On cold days, I like to have a warm soup.
A vegan, GF cornbread? You are a woman after my own heart! I can’t wait to whip this stuff out with a big bowl of stew
Ugh JIF cornbread is amazing- but yours looks even better! Great job AGAIN Katie!
I like my cornbread southern style as well! More savory instead of sweet….plus I think corn has a ton of natural sweetness on its own!
This is a great recipe! I have one that’s a bit more addictive though – with lots of veggie sausage and chilies – you just have to try it! ^^ Er…whenever I get around to the recipe.
Gosh, I am really craving some of your cornbread right now! When I get the chance, I will make both versions! I think I will like the cake one better but I’m definitely trying out both.
Man I loved cornbread but I did’nt know that you actually have cornbread like that. That cornbread looks like a great dessert. How about you send me some that cornbread.
This looks so good, even though it’s not that cold in England right now, I can’t wait to try it! I love cornbread and am always up for trying some, this one does sound particularly fantastic. When it’s cold out my favorite foods are generally oats and tea…if tea can be counted as a food, that is.
When it’s cold I like soup or stew or anything from the slow cooker.
Thanks for this recipe, I’ve been searching for a good gluten free cornbread recipe!
I like soup or stew or anything from the slow cooker on a cold day. Thanks for the recipe, I’ve been searching for a good gluten free cornbread to make!
I’m a Texan living in Iowa…miss me some cornbread FOR REAL!! I’ll have to try this one! I’m also digging your sweet potato chili recipe…
YUM-O!
This got a big thumbs up from the entire family last night. And that’s sayin something, because my DH and teenage sons are NOT into healthy eating. Normally it takes a lot to even get them to TRY something semi-healthy. But this?
This, my one son went back for thirds! And my southern-raised DH proclaimed it was the best cornbread he’s ever eaten!
Thanks Katie!!!
I’m new to your blog, but soooo excited I found it! Can’t wait to try many of your creations!
I JUST made this recipe, and it turned out VERY crumbly…so crumbly in fact that I went to scoop a piece out, and it disintegrated! I didn’t have any applesauce, so I used more oil, and I used all the sugar (I’m a sweets girl, what can I say?). Perhaps my baking soda and/or powder are bad? Regardless of the crumbly nature, it is DELICIOUS! I just made a pile of crumbs, put some butter on it, and smashed it with my fork into a little patty. Still goes great with veggie chili, just requires a utensil
I look forward to trying it again, after replacing my baking soda and baking powder!
Hey Sarah!
I actually used the applesauce as a binder, so maybe that’s one of the reasons why yours came out so crumbly?
I’m glad it was still edible, though!!
This is delicious! I am eating it right now. I didn’t have any canned corn so I subbed in frozen but I cooked it a little with some water and tossed it in my food processor to cream it slightly and it worked great!
I made this last night and it was sooo good! I’ve never had a cornbread recipe that doesn’t use flour OR butter, and not a lot of sugar! It was perfect, as I’ve been on a soup-making kick recently! Thanks for the great recipe (although I still love your dessert posts more
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ive been contemplating giving up eggs, and today i was just thinking ‘but what about cornbread?’. Thank you for this!!
This is the 2nd of your recipes I have made. I happened to have everything in my pantry. It only took a few minutes to throw it together. I am just a regular girl, who does not have much time to cook and who is trying to lose weight. I thought this cornbread was so good! Plenty sweet enough, and so delicious!!!!! Yum!
I just made this cornbread (sugar-free option and I used coconut oil) and it is AMAZING. definitely agree that this could be addictive. Thanks for a healthy and delicious recipe!
I love cornbread! <3 What an amazing recipe, Katie! Your recipes are always ta bomb!
I am SO excited to try this. I’m on a gluten-free experiment and have reaaaaaally been missing fresh-out-of-the-oven bread. I know my husband has, too! Chili and cornbread tonight, here we come!
Mmm. Just made it, and have had my first taste. Love it and don’t even miss the flour! Thank you
Anyway you could make a single lady cornbread muffin? I WOULD LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So excited to try this! My recently discovered gluten intolerance has me seeking out recipes everywhere
I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a delicious corn bread recipe (or healthy one) ever posted. I’m going go-go over this. With loads of melted butter on top?! My mouth is drenched in drool!
I just made this … excellent! This is *real* cornbread – and will now replace Jiffy for me!! I used the
sugar, but did not use any stevia and loved it. I do think most would want/like the sweetened version (unless your really hard core – I’m not!); Next batch, though, I’ll use butter instead of oil (though coconut oil would probably work well also as it hardens at room temp like butter – I think that may help it be less crumbly). I can’t wait to try this under some chili! It is extremely crumbly – I ate my first piece in a bowl.
I just made this! I didn’t listen to you and just used the 2T of sugar and I like it! It’s plenty sweet for me, but I did use unsweetened vanilla almond milk which has a sweetness to it so maybe that’s why. It’s actually a bit on the salty side for my tastes, but I know I’m really sensitive to saltiness. I added about a cup of finely chopped broccoli to your recipe too. Yum! Love your recipes!
I am on the opposite side of the spectrum. I love things salty! But I also love broccoli… I adore your idea!
eh I just had some more after it cooled down and I realized it’s probably bitterness from insisting on so little sugar that I’m tasting, and not salt. oh well I will certainly eat it all and enjoy
YUM! I just made this, using coconut oil, and half regular/half blue cornmeal. It’s definitely on the crumbly side, but perfect with a bowl of chili!
hey katie! i tried this cornbread recipe and it turned out soooooo delicious!!!! thank you so much for this awesome recipe! (by the way) I put it in the oven at 420 but i took it out at out 18 minutes and it was cooked all the way through
)) but anyways i absolutely love this yummy cornbread! thanks! 
These were awesome! Great recipe. Thank you! Perfect for the Super Bowl!
I’m a huge Jiffy cornbread girl…but this was awesome!! So much healthier and my almost 2 year old (who eats NOTHING) gobbled up 2 pieces. I found your site through skinny taste and love it! We made your chocolate pecan pie for my Dad’s birthday yesterday. Thanks for all your hard work
Do you think Apple Cider Vinegar would work in place of the white vinegar? I don’t see why not, just thought maybe there was a reason you used the white
I think it would be ok
Awesome! Gonna make it tonight to accompany my spicy black bean soup….Gotta do something with the 10 litres of veggie stock I made yesterday
YUM!
I just made this cornbread, using the Apple Cider Vinegar in the place of white, omitted the extra two Tbs of sweetener it called for and OMG soooooo good. Great accompaniment to my homemade spicy black bean soup. Just wanted to mention that I think you could even scale back on the sugar a bit if you wanted to, depending on your tastes of course
(I used coconut sugar – the 1/4 cup called for and the cornbread is amazing, but I *think* I could cut this back by a third maybe. The less sugar in my diet, the better! : ) ) Thanks SO much for the amazing recipe!!! SO tasty!
I made the cakey version of this this morning before work. Didn’t try it yet, but it looked and smelled delicious! I tasted the batter, and it was a bit too sweet for me, so I’m interested to see how it turns out. I think next time I’ll use half the sweetener. Just wanted to say thank you again for your amazing recipes! My husband and I have been trying to lose weight, and this site helps us enjoy dessert every once in awhile. You’re the best!
This was just gorgeous!! Another utterly delish recipe. I ended up doing 1 1/2 cups cornmeal with 1/2 cup flour. I’ve never tried cornbread before, and it was awesome with savoury (I had mine smeared with butter and served with chilli and your ranch dip), but also with sweet – I had another piece crumbled into one of your whip cream bowls with sprinkles and caramel drizzle!
Any idea how long the cornbread would keep for? Thanks for the inspiration!
A few days, loosely covered (not completely covered, because it’d get too moist).
Or I bet you could freeze it!
Thanks *quickly removes it from the tupperware it is currently being stored in*
Might indeed freeze some too, so that I always have cornbready goodness on hand!
would thawed frozen corn work with this recipe?
Sorry, I haven’t tried it. I don’t see why not, though!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! (my 4-year old son, who’s not supposed to eat milk, eggs or wheat, gobbled it up with me.)
AMAZING! you’ve done it again! ahh! another weekly must-make recipe of yours to add to my growing list!
Beautiful recipe! I’m new to your blog and still learning. Are you going to assemble a cookbook in the near future? Thanks so much.
I love that you like the “true” southern style cornbread w/o sugar. THAT, my friend, is exactly who is is supposed to be!
Oh my! I just got this cornbread out of the oven and it smells soooo good!!!!
Made this without the extra little bit of sweetener (just used the 1/4 cup sugar) and it was fantastic. Everyone who ate it LOVED it, despite their dietary persuasions.
Thank you for a gluten free/vegan recipe that works!
Can you make a single serving cornbread?
I tried once and it was awful! I’ll keep trying lol
Maybe use polenta and try sticking it in the fridge/freezer so it firms up 3T polenta and one packet of brown sugar maple cream of wheat with 1 cup of water microwaved for 2.5 minutes, stirred and microwaved for 2 more minutes then put in the freezer with whipped cream and 2tsp choco chips to melt in while it firms up is one of my fav desserts! Especially if you mix in chopped strawberries
I love this recipe (cooking it right now! forgot the oil so we’ll see what happens :S) totally my favourite one on the blog. Please Please Please can you make more non-sweet baking recipes that are this easy???
Just made this as muffins! I kind of combined the two recipes :3 Made ~12 muffins, used a cup each of spelt and cornmeal, didn’t have any baking powder so used xanthum gum instead; also omitted pretty much all the sweetener because my family hates sweet cornbread. They taste slightly buttery, nice and savoury — really nice with ajvar, which is a spicy (ish) Polish/Croatian vegetable relish.
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