Heart Healthy Cornbread Recipe

Craving a delicious and healthy cornbread recipe? This Wild West-inspired cornbread is grainier, subtly sweet, and incredibly versatile! Adapted from a treasured cookbook, this recipe delivers a satisfyingly tasty bread perfect alongside savory dishes or enjoyed on its own with butter and jam/honey. Easily customizable, you can add vanilla and cinnamon for a cake-like texture or chili powder and spices for a zesty kick. Get ready to impress your tastebuds!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 27 mins

Calories 130.8 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Heart Healthy Cornbread

1 cup cornmeal
Unbleached Flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
Skim Milk
2 large egg whites
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
Corn Kernel

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How to Make Heart Healthy Cornbread

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ cup sugar.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large egg whites, 1 cup milk, and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in 1 cup of corn kernels (optional).
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Heart Healthy Cornbread?

Heart Healthy Cornbread takes about 37 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 27 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Heart Healthy Cornbread?

Heart Healthy Cornbread has approximately 130.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Heart Healthy Cornbread?

The key ingredients for Heart Healthy Cornbread are Cornmeal, Unbleached Flour, Oil, Skim Milk, Egg Whites, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.