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    Home » Dairy Free » Easy Dairy Free Cornbread

    Easy Dairy Free Cornbread

    Published: March 2, 2023 | Last Modified: March 13, 2023 | By: Kaleena Martinez

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    This easy dairy-free cornbread recipe uses minimal ingredients to make a delicious southern cornbread that the whole family will love.

    A cast iron skillet filled with gluten-free cornbread with one slice missing.

    Traditional cornbread is filled with dairy, regular flour, and processed sugar. I wanted to make a gluten-free cornbread recipe free from dairy, gluten, and refined sugars. This recipe uses simple ingredients to make fluffy sweet cornbread.

    This is such an easy side dish that you can whisk it together in under 30 minutes to pair it with a nice warm bowl of chili or a hot bowl of soup. It's great with a slab of dairy-free butter and a drizzle of honey on top. I love serving this gluten-free dairy-free cornbread alongside some southwestern bison chili on a cold evening. I also use this gluten-free dairy-free cornbread to make cornbread stuffing for Thanksgiving.

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    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make dairy free cornbread.

    Gluten-free flour: I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-1 flour

    Substitutions

    Gluten-free flour- I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-1 flour. I haven't tested this recipe with any other gluten free all purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend, but I am sure it would work. I would not substitute the gluten-free flour for almond flour or coconut flour.

    Honey- you can substitute maple syrup for honey and can also add more if you want a sweeter cornbread.

    Unsweetened almond milk- you can substitute whatever unsweetened dairy-free milk you like. Cashew milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or vegan buttermilk would work just fine.

    Coconut sugar- You can use white sugar, organic cane sugar, or brown sugar if you don't have coconut sugar.

    Coconut oil- You can use avocado oil or olive oil.

    Egg- I have not tested this recipe with an egg substitute, like a flax egg, but I would imagine it would work just fine. Flax eggs are ground flax seeds mixed with water to make a gooey consistency. To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Stir it and let it sit for 10 minutes then add it to your recipes. This equals one regular egg.

    Step by step

    A glass mixing bowl filled with unsweetened almond milk, an egg, coconut sugar, baking powder, melted coconut oil, gluten-free flour, gluten free cornmeal, and honey.
    A glass mixing bowl with gluten-free cornbread batter.
    1. Add the yellow cornmeal, gluten free flour, baking powder, sea salt, and coconut sugar to a large bowl and whisk together till combined.
    2. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. The dairy free milk, honey, egg, and coconut oil. Whisk till everything is combined.
    3. Pour the cornbread batter into a cast iron pan or 9x9 baking pan and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

    Frequently asked questions

    What brand of corn meal is gluten-free?

    Corn meal is naturally gluten-free because it is made from corn kernels. Not all packaged corn meal is gluten-free because manufacturers can also process wheat on their machinery and cross-contaminate. You want to be sure to buy cornmeal that is certified gluten-free, like Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Cornmeal.

    Is there a gluten-free cornbread mix?

    There a quite a few gluten-free cornbread mixes on the market these days. Over the years I have tried a few brands and none of them have knocked my socks off. Making gluten-free cornbread from scratch is just as simple as a mix and isn't filled with extra ingredients and additives.

    Add-ins

    There are many ways you can jazz up this cornbread recipe. Here are a few of my favorites.

    • adding diced jalapeños- add ¼ or ⅓ cup of diced jalapenos
    • adding bacon- cooked and crumbled
    • adding garlic and rosemary- mince the garlic and chop the fresh rosemary and add it to the batter
    • adding corn kernels

    Notes

    Since this recipe is made with coconut sugar, the cornbread will be slightly brown.

    Storing

    You can store your leftover cornbread in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating or comment! Your feedback is so important to me.

    Recipe

    Gluten free cornbread in a cast iron skillet with a slice missing.

    Dairy Free Cornbread

    Kaleena Martinez
    This easy dairy-free cornbread recipe uses minimal ingredients to make a delicious southern cornbread that the whole family will love.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Gluten-free flour I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-1 flour
    • 1 cup Cornmeal
    • 1 cup Unsweetened dairy free milk
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
    • ½ cup Coconut sugar
    • ¼ cup Melted coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400° fahrenheit
    • Mix all the dry ingredients, gluten free flour, corn meal, baking powder, and coconut sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
    • To the dry ingredients at the egg, dairy free milk, honey, and coconut oil and whisk together till combined.
    • Pour the cornbread mixture into a cast iron skillet and bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes

    EQUIPMENT NEEDED

    • Mixing bowl
    • Cast iron skillet

    Notes

    Substitutions
    Gluten-free flour- I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-1 flour. I haven't tested this recipe with any other gluten free all purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend, but I am sure it would work. I would not substitute the gluten-free flour for almond flour or coconut flour.
    Honey- you can substitute maple syrup for honey and can also add more if you want a sweeter cornbread.
    Unsweetened almond milk- you can substitute whatever unsweetened dairy-free milk you like. Cashew milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or vegan buttermilk would work just fine.
    Coconut sugar- You can use white sugar, organic cane sugar, or brown sugar if you don't have coconut sugar.
    Coconut oil- You can use avocado oil or olive oil.
    Egg- I have not tested this recipe with an egg substitute, like a flax egg, but I would imagine it would work just fine. Flax eggs are ground flax seeds mixed with water to make a gooey consistency. To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Stir it and let it sit for 10 minutes then add it to your recipes. This equals one regular egg.
    Frequently asked questions
    What brand of corn meal is gluten-free?
    Corn meal is naturally gluten-free because it is made from corn kernels. Not all packaged corn meal is gluten-free because manufacturers can also process wheat on their machinery and cross-contaminate. You want to be sure to buy cornmeal that is certified gluten-free, like Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Cornmeal.
    Is there a gluten-free cornbread mix?
    There a quite a few gluten-free cornbread mixes on the market these days. Over the years I have tried a few brands and none of them have knocked my socks off. Making gluten-free cornbread from scratch is just as simple as a mix and isn't filled with extra ingredients and additives.
    Add-ins
    There are many ways you can jazz up this cornbread recipe. Here are a few of my favorites.
    • adding diced jalapeños- add ¼ or ⅓ cup of diced jalapenos
    • adding bacon- cooked and crumbled
    • adding garlic and rosemary- mince the garlic and chop the fresh rosemary and add it to the batter
    • adding corn kernels
    Notes
    Since this recipe is made with coconut sugar, the cornbread will be slightly brown.
    Storing 
    You can store your leftover cornbread in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 2mg
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