Tender Plant-Based Cornbread
Tender Plant-Based Cornbread bakes up with a golden crust and a soft, moist crumb thanks to soy milk, a touch of maple syrup, and sweet bursts of corn. The subtle tang from apple cider vinegar balances the gentle sweetness, making each slice comforting and flavorful. Serve warm with chilis, hearty soups, or your favorite BBQ spread for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tender Plant-Based Cornbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Put a greased, 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven as it heats.
- 2
Combine the soy milk and vinegar in a bowl. Let it sit until it curdles, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- 4
Add the oil and maple syrup to the soy milk mixture. Whisk with a fork until foamy, about 3 minutes. Pour this over the cornmeal mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the corn kernels. Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares or wedges.
- Calories 256.84 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 4.69 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 39.92 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.26 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 22.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.35 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.3 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 79.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 201.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 25.81 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Tender Plant Based Cornbread is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Powder, and Canola Oil. Each serving provides about 256.84 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tender Plant-Based Cornbread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Powder, Canola Oil, Cornmeal. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tender Plant-Based Cornbread?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 256.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tender Plant-Based Cornbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tender Plant-Based Cornbread healthy?
- Tender Plant-Based Cornbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 256.84 calories and 4.69 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.82 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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