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Classic Vegan Skillet Cornbread

Sharon Palmer RD

Don’t you just love a good, easy baked skillet cornbread recipe? Skillet cornbread is just so simple and good—the perfect accompaniment for a hearty salad, soup, chili, or stew. And this basic cornbread recipe is a kitchen must, thanks to an easy lineup of shelf-stable wholesome ingredients, including plant-based milk, vegetable oil, chia seeds, cornmeal, white whole wheat flour, organic sugar, salt, and baking powder. In fact, you can whip up this Classic Vegan Skillet Cornbread in minutes to make your meals shine with good health and delicious taste. 

Growing up on a farm in Arkansas, my mother’s family always had cornbread on the daily menu; after all, the family cultivated corn, along with a variety of other plant foods. She made it several times a week in my own childhood home, too. And I love to do the same with my own family. It’s so easy to pop a batch of cast iron skillet cornbread into the oven to serve with dinner—the smell and welcoming taste is pure comfort for the soul and body. Just mix up the batter (only six ingredients, not including pantry staples), pour the batter into your trusty skillet (or baking dish), pop it in the oven, and it’s done in about 20 minutes. Use this cornbread in stuffing, tamale pie, and croutons, too. 

Nutrition Notes

This cornbread recipe is 100% plant-based (vegan), thanks to chia seeds taking the place of eggs and plant-based milk subbing in for dairy milk. Plus it includes whole grain cornmeal and whole wheat flour to create a 100% whole grain lineup (no refined grains!). And it includes just a light touch of sugar, salt (which is optional), and vegetable oil, creating a lighter, healthier version that’s consistently good. You can make this recipe gluten-free by swapping the wheat flour for a gluten-free flour blend. Rich in fiber, heart healthy fats, slow-digesting carbs, phytochemical, vitamins, and minerals, you can feel really good about enjoying this recipe.

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Classic Vegan Skillet Cornbread


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This 100% plant-based whole grain recipe for Classic Vegan Skillet Cornbread is your new go-to; get this delicious, healthy cornbread on the table in under 30 minutes with common ingredients from your pantry.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together plant-based milk, oil and chia seeds and let rest for 2 minutes.
  3. Add cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder, and stir just until well combined.
  4. Spray a 9-inch skillet (or 9 x 9-inch baking dish) with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Pour in batter and smooth with a spatula.
  6. Place in oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (a fork comes out clean when you pierce the center of the bread).
  7. Slice into 8 wedges.
  8. Makes 8 servings
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 227
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 26 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g

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2 thoughts on “Classic Vegan Skillet Cornbread

    • Great question! A lot of people get confused by this, as it seems like an oxymoron. We often call it “white flour” to refer to refined wheat flour. However, there is a variety of wheat that is called “white wheat” because it is a variety of wheat kernels that are lighter in color and lighter in bitter compounds. You can purchase white wheat in its whole wheat form, so it is considered a whole grain, even though it is lighter in color. It’s a great option for baking when you don’t want the dark color in the final result.

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