Being from the deep South (Mississippi), I know a thing or two about cornbread! In fact, cornbread is a staple side dish in Southern cuisine.
And, we make it in all sorts of varieties – regular cornbread, sweet cornbread (most popular), jalepeno cornbread, broccoli and cheese cornbread, and the list goes on and on.
I’m convinced you could probably throw any ingredient in cornbread and it would turn out delicous… Lol!
Why the Traditional Cornbread Recipe isn’t healthy…
But, of course, it’s not the healthiest of dishes, especially when made in the traditional sense.
Why, you may ask?
For starters, the cornmeal (that most people use) isn’t organic, which means it’s most likely derived from genetically modified corn.
Interesting Fact: Over 85% of the corn grown in America is genetically modified.
Secondly, flour (aka wheat) is used in most southern-style cornbread recipes, which is most likely derived from wheat crops that have been sprayed to death with toxic pesticides and/or herbicides.
Interesting Fact: Some of the most popular pesticides & herbicides used today have been labeled as either carcinogenic or ‘probably’ carcinogenic (aka may lead to cancer in humans).
Additionally, wheat is pro-inflammatory for most individuals due to their inability to digest the wheat protein properly.
And, lastly, many traditional corn bread recipes call for sugar, which is also pro-inflammatory and can lead to many health issues.
My Paleo, Gluten Free Version is just as good…
In terms of flavor and texture, my gluten free & paleo cornbread gives the traditional sweet cornbread recipe a run for its money…
without all of the negative health side effects too, by the way!
This recipe contains ingredients that are easy to digest and health-promoting.
This recipe is all of the following:
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free (if you use coconut oil)
- Soy Free
- Casein Free
- Corn Free
- GMO Free
- Grain Free
- Refined Sugar Free
And, I’ve even provided some low carb options in the Notes section of the recipe card below.
Check out my recipe video to see how I make it 🙂 (Don’t forget to LIKE the video on YouTube)
Gluten Free Corn Bread | Jiffy Style Recipe
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Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 C. Almond Flour
- 3 Tbsp Coconut Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 Eggs
- 1/3 C. Unsweetened Almond Milk (or any type of milk)
- 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp Raw Honey
- 1/4 C. Butter, Ghee, or Coconut Oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish with oil. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all of the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add all of the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk until fully combined with no lumps. Transfer mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Once done, let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
