Recipes » Side Dishes » Whole Food, Plant-Based Cornbread
T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies

Whole Food, Plant-Based Cornbread

By 3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5(3)
Cornbread pairs beautifully with soup or chili, and it makes for a delightful breakfast option when spread with apple butter. Applesauce serves as a wonderful replacement for eggs and oil in baking, all while maintaining a neutral taste that seamlessly blends into the final dish.
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 35 mins Yield: 6 servings
Nut Free Soy Free

Adapted from Better Than Vegan by Chef Del (BenBella Books, 2013).

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1½ cups cornmeal
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
Whole Food, Plant-Based Living: Getting Started

Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  • 3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture by scooping the flour to the side of the bowl with a spoon. Then add the maple syrup, applesauce, and plant milk to the well. Gently fold the liquid mixture into the flour mixture.
  • 4. Spoon the batter into an 8×8-inch nonstick baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean.
  • 5. Let cool before serving.

You Might Also Like

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries

Plant-Based Cornbread Stuffing

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Copyright 2024 Center for Nutrition Studies. All rights reserved.

Earn Your Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Join over 20,000 students who have improved their health, learned new skills, and even inspired career changes.
Student posing with their Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Program Overview

  • 23,000+ students
  • 100% online, learn at your own pace
  • No prerequisites
  • Continuing education credits
Enroll today