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If you appreciate a delicious cornbread but want something that\u2019s a little lower in calories we have found some light and healthy cornbread recipes for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With some low fat and low sugar options you will be able to enjoy these cornbreads with no concern about how many calories you are consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We will also look at where cornbread originated, give you some tips on how to make and store cornbread and offer some variations for you to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever wondered what cornbread goes best with? We find the best dishes to go with your low calorie cornbread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origins Of Cornbread<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cornbread has its roots in early American history and has many different variations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corn was widely used by Native Americans for making bread, cakes and porridge and this knowledge was absorbed by European settlers long before wheat was introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result cornbread became a staple food, and it was traditionally baked in open hearths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, it was referred to as \u2018ash cake\u2019. When cooking methods improved the bread was then cooked in cast iron skillets, something we still do today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key advantage of cornbread is that it doesn\u2019t need to rise as other types of bread do, and it keeps really well (see also ” Delicious And Low-Calorie Banana Bread<\/a>“). These are some of the reasons why it was so popular as a frontier food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variations took hold, and people started to add molasses or sugar to make sweetened cornbread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others preferred a savory taste and began adding things like pork crackling. Further south whole corn, jalapenos and sweet peppers were added to the cornbread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today cornbread can be cooked in a variety of ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be baked in a cast iron skillet, in muffin pans, or on a range as corn cakes, similar to how pancakes are made. It can be enjoyed with butter or syrup or accompaniment to dishes such as chili.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients Used In Light & Healthy Cornbread<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make a healthier and lower calorie cornbread there are a few ingredients that you can swap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of using all purpose flour, you can opt for a whole grain flour, something light like whole wheat pastry flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than using butter, you can use olive oil. This contains less saturated fat and is a much more heart friendly ingredient. You can also decrease the amount of oil you use to make the recipe lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In place of cane sugar or brown sugar, you can use a lower sucrose sugar such as sucanat or coconut sugar. Alternatively, you can use honey as a natural sweetener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding buttermilk instead of whole milk will reduce the fat content of the cornbread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also has a good tangy flavor and as an acid, it activates the baking powder. This is especially important if you have replaced all purpose flour with a heavier whole wheat flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy & Tasty Cornbread<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many recipes for healthy cornbread and most of them taste just as good as traditional cornbread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By swapping some ingredients for lighter and healthier options, it is possible to still enjoy the great taste of cornbread but without all the calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is still possible to get a buttery flavor in your healthy cornbread too. One way is to cook it in a cast iron skillet (see also “Skillet Blackened Salmon Over Cajun Zoodles<\/a>“). When you add the cornmeal batter to a hot skillet a reaction occurs. This is called the maillard reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a chemical reaction that occurs between an amino acid and a reducing sugar to form a complex mixture of compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a browning of the food and a flavor that is remarkably similar to butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But without adding any butter to the ingredients. So you get the wonderful buttery flavor without the added fat and calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without the addition of butter, some people may notice the absence of that salty, savory taste. So instead, finish your cornbread off with a sprinkle of sea salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also have salt in your dry ingredients but sprinkling it on after cooking brings the taste to the forefront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make Light & Healthy Cornbread<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of ways to make light and healthy cornbread and plenty of ingredient substitutions to help you do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fat is an essential ingredient in any bread making. In regular cornbread, the fat is typically butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make a healthier cornbread, substitute coconut oil for the butter or a combination of the two for a slightly buttery taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The majority of regular cornbread recipes call for all purpose flour which will be high in carbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can replace it with white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour. For a really moist healthy cornbread, use almond flour which is very fine and soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Refined sugar in your cornbread is going to add plenty of calories so for a lower calorie cornbread use honey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will give a more subtle sweetness to the cornbread and not be too overpowering. You can also use low calorie sweeteners in your recipe (see also “15 High Quality Low Calorie Vegetarian Recipes<\/a>“).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sour Cream Or Buttermilk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To add moisture to your cornbread without adding more fat, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or buttermilk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use almond milk or oat milk (see also “A Guide To The Best Milk Alternatives<\/a>“), but they may alter the flavor, adding a nuttiness to the taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some of the best recipes for light and healthy cornbread (see also “20 Delicious Healthy Mexican Recipes<\/a>“).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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