5 from 6 votes
Quinoa Cornbread
A fun, tasty and healthier twist on traditional cornbread, this Quinoa Cornbread is deliciously moist and tender!
Servings:
8
Calories:
496 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour )Gluten Free: Use all-purpose GF flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar or 1/3 cup honey
- 2 egg large
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9X13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the cornmeal and milk in a medium bowl and let it stand for at least 10 minutes.Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat in the eggs and oil just until the mixture is crumbly. Add the milk/cornmeal mixture and beat just until combined, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to over-beat or the cornbread will not rise properly. Stir in the quinoa, breaking up any lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let sit for at least 5 minutes before cutting. Serve immediately while warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
451mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
184IU
(4%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 184IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.