Cornbread Dairy Free
Light, fluffy, and completely dairy-free, this vegan cornbread is a deliciously easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Made with pantry staples like cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a touch of sweetness from unsweetened applesauce, this plant-based cornbread uses almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar to create a vegan "buttermilk" for an irresistibly moist texture. With just 10 minutes of prep and a golden bake time of 20 minutes, it’s the perfect quick bread for pairing with hearty chili, summer BBQs, or your favorite soup. Whether you’re dairy-free, vegan, or simply love a tender homemade cornbread, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Neutral oil (such as vegetable or avocado oil)
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until fully combined.
Step 3
In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, mix the unsweetened almond milk with the apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes. This step creates a vegan 'buttermilk'.
Step 4
Add the oil, applesauce, and prepared 'buttermilk' mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the cornbread dense.
Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
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 the cornbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 8
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (752.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1955.1 |
| Total Fat 70.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2714.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.1g | |
| Protein 27.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 473.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 622.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories