Healthy Cornbread
Submitted by candiscandles
Wholesome cornbread with whole wheat flour, honey, and applesauce cuts the fat without sacrificing moist, tender crumb. Perfect alongside chili, soups, or BBQ.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
25 minREADY
45 minCraving that crumbly, slightly sweet cornbread but want to skip the butter overload?
This version sneaks in whole wheat flour and applesauce for moisture, while honey adds just enough natural sweetness to balance the corn’s earthy bite.
Bakes up golden with crispy edges and a soft, springy center that soaks up every drop of chili or stew.
Pro Tips
- Mix gently: Stir just until combined; overmixing makes cornbread tough and dense
- Check early: Oven temps vary, so start checking at 20 minutes to avoid dry edges
- Serve warm: Cornbread tastes best straight from the oven with a pat of butter melting on top
Variations
- Fold in ½ cup shredded cheddar and diced jalapeños for spicy cheese cornbread
- Add ¼ cup frozen corn kernels for extra texture and sweetness
- Drizzle with maple syrup instead of honey for a different flavor profile
Ingredients
Directions
Sift together corn meal, flour, baking powder and salt.
Add remaining ingredients, mix well with a spoon.
Pour into a 9 inch round teflon baking dish .
Bake at 350℉ (180℃). for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Comments
Real bits of corn an apple,instead of apple sausce.Only one teaspoon of baking powder,replace honey with raw suger ,use butter milk. Add salt at the end of mixing,let rest for 2hrs. before baking
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