These Crazy Healthy Cornbread Muffins are an easy one-bowl recipe that makes an excellent side dish to any soups or chilis!
Carbs are definitely my favorite part of any meal. Having soup? Gotta bake some bread. Spaghetti? Need some garlic bread. Sandwiches? Give me the thickest slices you can!
Most of the time, I’m also looking for something easy and healthy. And these cornbread muffins come to save the day!
I got the inspiration from Lindsay Nixon’s recipe– It’s a one-bowl recipe that takes maybe 5 minutes to mix all the ingredients, and they’re ready to be baked.
And instead of an 8×8 pan, I use a muffin tin to easily separate the mix into 12 pieces. Partially for portion control, and partially because I just love anything muffin-shaped.
Most of the ingredients you should have in the house already, too. This recipe can also easily be made vegan-friendly because there are no eggs or butter- just use your favorite milk substitute.
The only ingredient you may not have is the maple syrup, but you could probably replace that with a little extra sugar and they’ll still turn out okay.
The best part is, these cornbread muffins are super healthy- They come in at around 100 calories each depending on the ingredients you use. So go ahead and have a couple, it’s okay. I like to split them in half and drizzle honey on top!
Some excellent meals to use this recipe with are chilis, soups, ham and beans… I’ve also been known to eat a couple with breakfast instead of regular toast. Is eating them for dessert taking it too far?
Can these cornbread muffins be put in the freezer?
Yes! I’ve frozen them before and they freezer SUPER well.
Just set them on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer, then put them in a gallon-size freezer bag once fully frozen. Then all you’ll need to do is thaw and reheat!
Crazy Healthy Cornbread Muffins
These Crazy Healthy Cornbread Muffins are an easy one-bowl recipe that makes an excellent side dish to any soups or chilis!
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour (I used white whole wheat)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk (Dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and sugar. Add in the milk, maple syrup, and applesauce, and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture evenly into a greased muffin tin, and bake for 13-15 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
Angela
Saturday 8th of May 2021
I'm prepping for baby number #2 with freezer meals. Do you think these would freeze well?
Jaime
Saturday 8th of May 2021
They definitely do; I've frozen them before and they turn out great! Congratulations!
Erin Morgan
Monday 26th of October 2020
These were SO good!! I ended up adding cheese and diced jalapeños, but the touch of sweetness of these was the perfect compliment. Went so well with our chili!
Jaime
Tuesday 27th of October 2020
Adding cheese and jalapenos is genius! I'll need to try that next time. =)
Cristina
Wednesday 5th of September 2018
This is a great recipe! Next time I buy corn meal, I am making these! Thank you for your versatile recipes!
Jaime
Thursday 6th of September 2018
Thanks! I'm quickly becoming addicted to these. =)