Vegan Cornbread
This slightly sweet vegan cornbread recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect to pair with a heartwarming bowl of chili, your favorite soup, or a hearty bean bowl. Soft and moist with loads of corn flavor it can make a great addition to any meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 338kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups organic cornmeal medium grind
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1¼ cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup canola oil
Optional Ingredinets:
- 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Measure & combine ¾ cup all purpose flour 1 ½ cups organic cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup light brown sugar in a large bowl.
- Whisk well to break up any clumps.
- Pour 1¼ cup almond milk, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and ¼ cup canola oil into a measuring cup.
- Whisk well to blend.
- Whisk the wet into the dry ingredients.
- If using optional ingredients, measure and place in a bowl.
- Fold into the cornbread mixture using a silicone spatula. Pour into the baking pan.
- Bake at 400℉ for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let it sit for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Whisk well: Make sure you whisk the mixture well to get rid of any lumps.
- Be careful when handling jalapenos: Remove the seeds from the jalapenos for less spice and wash your hands well after handling them.
- Mild flavored oil: I used canola but you can use any mild flavored oil even extra virgin olive oil.
- Any plant-based milk works: If you are wondering ‘can I use almond milk for cornbread’ you definitely can. In reality, as long as you use an unsweetened plant-based milk the recipe will work. Sweetened milk may make the cornbread too sweet.
- Use a different vinegar: I prefer apple cider vinegar for its slightly sweet flavor but you can also use distilled vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg