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Vegan Gluten-Free Cornbread, southern style
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5 from 4 votes

Vegan Cornbread Recipe

This southern style vegan corn bread is delicious, classic, and gluten-free. Vegan "buttermilk" creates a light, gorgeously golden crumb without any added fat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • 10-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups stone ground cornmeal ( I used yellow but white is fine too)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup vegan yogurt (whisked with ¾ cup water to make 1 ½ cups "buttermilk")
  • ½ cup aquafaba (chickpea brine)
  • Cooking spray for coating skillet
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the cornmeal in a bowl along with the sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to mix.
  • Add the yogurt and aquafaba and mix in. Check salt and add more if you want to.
  • Coat the skillet with cooking spray or brush on some oil.
  • Pour in the batter and smooth the top with spatula.
  • Bake 22-24 minutes or until firm and golden-brown. Cut and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg