#FoodieFriday: Soul-Healthy Cornbread

Looking for a sweet, soul-warming side to serve with your favorite savory meal? This Soul-Healthy Cornbread is the perfect addition to your dinner table! Made with wholesome ingredients like low-fat buttermilk and unsweetened applesauce, this cornbread is deliciously moist, slightly sweet, and a healthier alternative to traditional recipes. Plus, it’s so easy to make – you’ll have it on the table in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 4 egg whites (1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the wet ingredients: buttermilk, applesauce, egg whites, and vegetable oil. Stir until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and shake gently to level it out.
6. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cornbread cool, then cut it into 12 squares.

Serve with your favorite savory dish – and enjoy! For more healthy recipes and nutrition tips, visit Soul-Healthy Cornbread on USDA's MyPlate Kitchen.