Like my last blog post about cornbread a million years ago, I should start this post with two disclaimers:
One: Like my last cornbread recipe, this is not “southern style” savory cornbread. I prefer my cornbread on the sweeter side, so that’s what this is. It goes great with a big batch of turkey or bean chili.
Two: This is not a healthy recipe. (See butter in 1st ingredient) That said, I’ve made some swaps that help make it healthier than my last version, including adding yogurt for protein and flaxseeds for fiber, etc.
Healthier Cornbread
Here’s what you need:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 flax eggs (you’ll need 2 TB ground flaxseed and 6 TB water)*
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
Here’s what you do:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 9×9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray, like Pam.
- Make your flax egg. Take 2 TB ground flaxseed and 6 TB of water and stir together in a bowl. Place in your fridge and set aside for 5 minutes, until it thickens.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe large boil. Once melted, add honey, yogurt and milk. Mix well.
- Add in flax eggs and cornmeal, and stir so it’s all combined.
- In a small bowl, combine white whole wheat flour and baking soda. Add to wet mixture. Batter will be thick!
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Because of thickness of batter you may need to spread the batter with a spatula to hit all sides of the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges start to brown and a toothpick comes out clean. I start checking around 23 minutes.
Notes:
- Make sure you have ground flaxseed.
- This recipe is less sweet than my previous recipe, but still on the sweeter side. Play around with the honey content – your family may not need as much to still enjoy.