Cornbread with Coconut Milk

Cornbread with Coconut Milk

Simple, fluffy, buttery vegan cornbread made with coconut milk—no butter, oil, or added sugar needed.

43 min total9 servingsAmerican

Calories

210

Protein

4g

Carbs

32g

Fat

8g

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ground flax seed (mixed with water to create flax egg)
  • 1/3 cup water (for flax egg)
  • 1 cup cornmeal (155 g)
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour (125 g, spoon and leveled)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz (403 ml), about 1 2/3 cups)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (392°F).

  2. 2

    Mix the ground flaxseed with 1/3 cup of water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes to gel.

  3. 3

    Prepare an 8-inch by 8-inch glass baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.

  4. 4

    Whisk together cornmeal, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

  5. 5

    Add the gelled flax egg to the dry ingredients along with the entire can of coconut milk and dairy-free milk. Mix everything until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool completely, then store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

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