Maple Syrup Cornbread Vegan
Sweet, moist, and irresistibly fluffy, this Vegan Maple Syrup Cornbread is a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food. Crafted with simple pantry staples like cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a touch of rich maple syrup, this recipe achieves perfect balance—slightly sweet with a hearty texture. The clever use of almond milk and apple cider vinegar creates a vegan buttermilk substitute that adds tenderness without the need for dairy. Plus, it bakes to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, making it an easy side dish for any meal. Perfect for pairing with vegan chili, soups, or a drizzle of extra maple syrup, this recipe is proof that comfort food can be both wholesome and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to create a vegan buttermilk substitute.
Step 4
Add the maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the buttermilk mixture. Stir well.
Step 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined — do not overmix, as this can make the cornbread dense.
Step 6
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Let the cornbread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (677.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1666.7 |
| Total Fat 38.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2694.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 311.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.0g | |
| Protein 28.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 443.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 510.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories