Description
This Healthy Cornbread Recipe is a delicious and wholesome twist on the classic favorite, featuring finely ground cornmeal and oat flour for a fiber-rich base. Sweetened with honey and moistened with Greek yogurt and milk, this cornbread is moist, tender, and perfect as a side for any meal or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup finely ground cornmeal (200 g)
- ¾ cup oat flour (85 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat %)
- ⅓ cup milk or milk alternative
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×9 inch metal baking pan with oil to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the finely ground cornmeal, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt until thoroughly combined for an even distribution of leavening agents.
- Add wet ingredients: Into the same bowl, add the Greek yogurt, milk (or milk alternative), melted butter, honey, and the large egg. Using a rubber spatula, fold and stir the mixture gently until no streaks or clumps of dry ingredients remain and the batter is smooth.
- Transfer batter to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan several times on the countertop to smooth and level the surface for even baking.
- Bake the cornbread: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 16–20 minutes. The cornbread is ready when the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, typically around 18 minutes.
- Slice and serve: Remove the cornbread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Slice into 16 pieces and serve warm, optionally with additional butter and honey for extra flavor.
Notes
- Using oat flour adds a nutty flavor and boosts fiber compared to white flour.
- Greek yogurt helps keep the cornbread moist and adds protein.
- Honey provides natural sweetness; you can adjust based on preference.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with plant-based yogurt, milk, and butter alternatives.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat slices gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16th of pan)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
