The Best Vegan Cornbread Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    9 inch pan

  • Calories

    491 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Vegan Cornbread Recipe

The perfect vegan cornbread recipe that's golden, buttery, with a tender crumb and crisp edges. Quick to make, with simple pantry ingredients, and just the right amount of sweetness!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
  • ½ cup masa harina or substitute with additional cornmeal
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour mix
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons egg replacer powder
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 3 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • cup olive oil
  • Optional but recommended mix-ins:
  • cup Sliced scallions
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels

If serving your cornbread with chili or vegan barbecue:

  • 1 minced jalapeño or Fresno chili

For Baking:

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

For Serving:

  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon Minced chives or parsley
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a cast iron pan into the oven to heat while you put the batter together.
  2. Whisk together the cornmeal, masa harina, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, using the tines of a fork or a small whisk, beat together the egg replacer powder and maple syrup for about 60 seconds until smooth and a little foamy.
  4. Using a rubber spatula, add the maple/egg replacer slurry into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the milk, cider vinegar, and olive oil, and mix together until smooth.
  5. If using any mix-ins, stir in the corn and scallions last. If you are going to be serving the cornbread with BBQ dishes, you can also stir in some minced chilies.
  6. Remove the hot skillet from the oven, and spread the margarine around the bottom and sides of the pan.
  7. Using a rubber spatula, add the cornbread batter, and spread it quickly around into an even layer. Place the cornbread back into the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick can be removed from the center without having wet batter adhere to it, and the sides of the cornbread should appear lightly browned and pulling away from the edges of the pan.
  8. Remove the cornbread from the oven, and just before serving, place a pat of vegan butter in the center and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • 🔥 Sizzle for Success: Preheat the cast iron skillet in the oven—this is crucial for a crispy, golden crust with a moist, tender inside. Spread vegan butter quickly around the hot pan, then pour in the batter immediately. It should sizzle as it hits the skillet.
  • 🔥
  • 🙅‍♀️ Batter Up, Not Over: Stir the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can make the cornbread tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour is mixed in.
  • 🙅‍♀️
  • ⏳ Bulk Means Bide Your Time: Extra mix-ins will extend the cooking time, so be patient if you’ve added corn, peppers, and what have you.
  • ⏱️ Cool Your Cornbread Jets: Let the cornbread rest in the skillet for at least ten minutes before slicing. This allows it to firm up, making it easier to cut without crumbling.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 491kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.02g Sodium 665mg (28%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 556IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 244mg (24%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9inch pan

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 491kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Sodium 665mg 28%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 556IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 244mg 24%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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