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Vegan Cornbread (oil-free)

This easy vegan cornbread comes together in just a few minutes with a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect side to any dish with it's delicious savory flavor and a hint of sweetness.
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Bonnie - Serene Trail

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 113kcal

Equipment

  • medium-sized mixing bowl
  • 8x8 square baking dish or 9 inch round pan
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal, (150g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, (120g)
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar, (100g)
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup plant-based milk, (237ml)
  • 1/2 cup plant-based yogurt, unsweet, unflavored, (120g)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal and warm water. Set it aside for now to thicken.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the plant milk, yogurt, and flax egg mixture. Gently combine everything.
  • Pour the batter into the lined baking dish. Bake it for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick, inserted into the center, comes out clean. Try not to over-bake it to keep the cornbread moist.
  • Let it cool down for at least 15 minutes before slicing for the best structure.

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Notes

Use parchment paper instead of greasing the dish to keep this oil-free.

Variation Ideas

  • For unsweet southern cornbread, swap the sugar for equal parts flour and cornmeal.
  • Add 1/3 cup diced fresh or pickled jalapeños for a spicier cornbread.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup vegan cheddar shreds and 1/4 cup nutritional yeast for a cheesy bread.
  • Bake vegan cornbread muffins by adding the batter to a lined muffin pan and baking them for 14-16 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.

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