Whole Wheat Healthy Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Are you looking for a healthy cornbread recipe?  These Healthy Cornbread Muffins are going to become a family favorite.  Using whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and almond milk, you will be surprised at how amazingly perfect these muffins turn out.  These are a great side to any meal, but especially with your favorite soups and stews!

This is a great recipe to serve alongside my healthier Cincinnati chili recipe this fall and winter!

Healthy Cornbread

Cornbread muffins have always been a staple in my menu.  They are so yummy and easy to whip up in minutes.  In the past, I used that popular mix when I was in a hurry, and I have also used a variety of recipes that were laden with sugar and butter.  As I have tried to live a healthier lifestyle, I knew I needed to upgrade my cornbread muffin recipe to a healthier option.

This recipe combines whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and my secret ingredient (applesauce) for extra moisture and sweetness.  You will absolutely love this healthy cornbread.  In fact, I am sure it will become a new family favorite.

This cornbread muffin recipe goes great as a side to my cabbage soup recipe!

Can I make this healthy cornbread vegan? 

This recipe is not listed with all vegan ingredients.  It is naturally vegetarian, but can easily be updated to become a vegan cornbread muffin if desired.  To make this recipe vegan, you need to replace both the egg and butter.

There are many egg substitutes including the my favorite flax meal egg.  Pick one of the egg replacer options on the list and test it out in your next batch of these muffins.

For replacing the butter listed in the recipe, simply switch to a vegan margarine/butter option.  Smart Balance is a popular brand with vegan options that work wonderfully in recipes like this one.

Tips for freezing healthy cornbread muffins

These healthy cornbread muffins are good for 2-3 days left out of the refrigerator as long as they are sealed in an airtight container or storage bag. If I know it will be a few days before we finish them, I just pop that bag or container into the refrigerator where they usually last for 5-7 days.

When I know I am planning a busier week, or even know I will be having guests (like at Thanksgiving), I typically make a double or triple batch of this recipe and freezer part of it for a later date.  To freeze these muffins, all you have to do is bake as directed, then allow to cool completely before dropping into a freezer storage bag that has been labeled and dated.

These last in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour
• Cornmeal
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Egg
• Almond milk
• Applesauce
• Butter

How to make a cornbread muffin recipe

Gather and measure all ingredients before you begin mixing.  This helps make the process faster to accomplish, and prevents the need to run out and grab something in the middle of cooking.

cabbage soup recipeBefore you begin mixing your healthy cornbread batter, you will preheat the oven as directed and prepare your muffin tin.  I spray with non-stick spray, but you can also use a silicone muffin pan or line with parchment paper liners.

You will mix the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.  Then, you will combine the two as directed to form a thick batter.

Spoon into your muffin pan, and bake until cooked through and golden brown.

These are best served with a bit of honey or butter but are amazing by themselves or as a side to any soup or stew.