Really Good Vegan Cornbread
Ever since I was little, I’ve had an affinity for cornbread. There’s something so comforting about a thick piece of really good vegan cornbread served with a hearty bowl of veggie chili, or simply all by itself as a snack—but I’m not talking about the dry, gritty cornbread variety. You know the kind that’s often sold at the grocery store that’s probably been sitting out for too long? Yeah, I’ll pass on that. I like my cornbread to be light and almost cake-like, with a hint of sweetness and a little vegan butter and maple syrup. Or, depending on my mood, a lot of butter and maple syrup.
This vegan cornbread recipe is super simple (you probably have all 7 ingredients on hand) and it has a great, cake-like texture. It takes 25 minutes to make and could easily be used as a base for fun add-ins, like fresh corn, jalapeño peppers, or maybe even pumpkin?!
P.S. You might also enjoy my vegan and gluten-free skillet cornbread recipe.
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons freshly ground flax, 6 tablespoons warm water)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup melted (but not hot) coconut oil, plus extra for greasing the pan
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch-square baking dish with coconut oil.
- Combine the ground flax and water to make ‘flax eggs’. Stir and set aside for a couple of minutes to thicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add the ‘flax eggs’, maple syrup, and almond milk. Stir until smooth, being careful not to over-mix. Slowly pour in the melted coconut oil while you mix to keep it from solidifying. Transfer the batter to your prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into pieces. Serve warm.
