Carmen'z Kitchen

HONEY CORNBREAD

🍴 Serves 4-8
⏰ 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or substitute with whole wheat pastry flour for a healthier option)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix (sugar-free if preferred)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup creamed corn
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs

For Homemade Honey Butter:

  • 1 bar unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional for warmth)

INSTRUCTIONS

Steps for Cornbread

  • Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F. Grease an 8-cavity mini loaf pan lightly or line with parchment.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, vanilla pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine honey, creamed corn, melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  • Combine: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Bake: Divide batter evenly into the mini loaf pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then brush each loaf with the honey butter

Steps for Homemade Honey Butter

  • Mix: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with honey and vanilla extract until fluffy and smooth. Add cinnamon if desired.
  • Store: Transfer to a small dish or jar. Cover and refrigerate for safekeeping. Bring to room temperature before serving for easy spreading.

HEALTHY TIPS

  • Sweetener Alternative: Use maple syrup or agave nectar in place of honey for variety or a lower glycemic index option.
  • Whole Grain Boost: Substitute half the all-purpose flour with oat flour for added fiber.
  • Reduce Fat: Replace half the butter in the honey butter with Greek yogurt for a protein-rich spread.
  • Less Sugar: Opt for a sugar-free vanilla pudding mix and monitor honey quantity in both recipes to suit your health goals.
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