Ingredient Flexible Cornbread

Discover the ultimate versatility with this Ingredient Flexible Cornbread recipe, a customizable delight that adapts effortlessly to your pantry and dietary preferences. Featuring a balance of cornmeal and your choice of flour—including gluten-free, whole wheat, or almond—this cornbread can be made sweet or savory with a simple swap of sugar for honey, maple syrup, or nothing at all. Opt for traditional milk, buttermilk, or even plant-based options to suit your taste, and choose between an egg, flax egg, or applesauce for a seamless substitution. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this easy, one-bowl recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or breakfast on the go. Serve warm with butter, a drizzle of honey, or any topping you love for a hearty, satisfying treat that’s as unique as you are.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour, almond flour, or gluten-free flour)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey, maple syrup, or omit for savory)
• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk, plant-based milk, or water)
• 1 unit egg (or flax egg, chia egg, or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce)
• 4 tablespoons butter (or oil, coconut oil, or melted plant-based butter)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan, 9-inch round pan, or line a muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using a liquid sweetener, add it to the wet ingredients). Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg (or alternative), and melted butter (or oil). If using a liquid sweetener like honey or maple syrup, mix it into this bowl as well.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir just until combined. It's okay if the batter is slightly lumpy; do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan or muffin tin. Smooth the top with the back of the spoon or spatula if needed.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your preferred toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	717.8 grams (717.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1894

Total Fat 62.90g	81%
Saturated Fat 33.90g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 324mg	108%
Sodium 2707mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 298.30g	108%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 39.30g
Protein 41.10g	82%

Vitamin D 202IU	1007%
Calcium 365mg	28%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 865mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.4%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 62.0%