Vegan Cornbread

This Vegan Cornbread is moist, fluffy, and full of sweet flavor. This versatile dish is great with some vegan butter, or served with stews, vegetables, or beans for a satisfying and fabulous meal.

This Vegan Cornbread makes an amazing side dish for almost any meal. The sweet flavor complements more savory dishes and it acts as a satisfying addition to lighter main courses. With a fluffy and airy texture that’s still moist and full of flavor, this side dish is a winner.

Unlike other bread recipes, this one is a incredibly easy. With a handful of pantry basics, homemade “buttermilk,” and one pan baking, you’ll find yourself making this cornbread again and again. It's always a crowd pleaser. Let’s look at what ingredients you’ll be using to make this Vegan Cornbread recipe.

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What you'll need

• Cornmeal. Fine or medium grind.
• Flour. I use King Arthur's Organic all-purpose flour.
• Baking Powder.
• Baking Soda.
• Sea Salt.
• Sugar.
• Oat Milk. Or another plant milk.
• Apple Cider Vinegar.
• Grapeseed Oil. Or another neutral tasting oil.

How to Make Vegan Cornbread

1. Mix the oat milk and apple cider vinegar together and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

3. Add the oat milk mixture and oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.

4. Thoroughly grease a 9x9 (or 10x8) baking dish with oil. Pour the batter inside.

5. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until the cornbread is fully cooked. To make sure it's cooked, just stick a toothpick inside. If you see batter sticking to it when you pull it out, keep baking for a little more time. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cornbread is ready.

Tips for the best Vegan Cornbread

• Don't skip the vinegar. The apple cider vinegar introduces acidity to the oat milk, which reacts with the baking powder and baking soda. This vegan buttermilk makes this bread extra fluffy and airy.
• Spoon and level the flour. To avoid dry cornbread, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it off for accuracy. Scooping it in can pack too much into the cup, drying out the batter.
• Check doneness with a toothpick. Depending on your altitude and oven, cook times can vary. To make sure the cornbread is done, slide a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, then it's done.
• Let it cool. Before serving this dish, let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, preferably on a cooling rack. If you cut it too soon, the cornbread will crumble because the inside is so steamy.

Add-ins and Substitutes

• Add corn. For extra corn flavor, add frozen, canned, or fresh corn kernels to the cornbread batter before baking it. These add little bursts of moisture and sweetness to each bite.
• Substitute gluten-free flour. Make this dish gluten-free by using a gluten-free baking flour in place of the all-purpose, 1:1.
• Add some spice. Green chiles, chopped jalapenos, or cayenne pepper can be added to kick up the heat in this Vegan Cornbread.
• Add vegan cheese. Gooey melted cheese goes well with this dish. You can add vegan cheese to the batter or melt it on top. Try this Vegan Parmesan Cheese or Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce, too.

How to Store

Store this Vegan Cornbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months. Defrost it in the fridge overnight and then heat it in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

What to Serve with it

• Spreads. Vegan butter, Homemade Nutella, or maple syrup could be drizzled or spread on a slice of this yummy cornbread.
• Stews and Soups. Serve this with Three Bean Chili (Vegan), Mushroom Stew, Cabbage Soup, or Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup.
• Vegetables. Pair this cornbread with Vegan Spinach Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Tomato Pesto Vegetables, Simple Vegetable Skewers, and Potatoes and Green Beans.
• Beans. Quick & Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans, Vegan Black Bean Burgers, Simple Mashed Beans, and Black Bean Tacos all taste delicious with this dish.

This Vegan Cornbread is a tasty and easy to make side you can add to any meal. Enjoy it with all your favorite dishes this season.

More tasty vegan recipes:

• Creamy Vegetable Soup
• Baked Portobello Mushrooms
• Simple Sautéed Vegetables
• Eggplant in Tomato Sauce