Vegan cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional cornbread that is free from animal products. It can be made with a variety of plant-based ingredients and is perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, chili, or simply as a snack.

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This cornbread can also be customized to suit your preferences by adding ingredients like jalapenos, cheese, or herbs. Whether you’re a vegan or just looking for a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional cornbread, this cornbread is definitely worth a try.

Serving Options for Vegan Cornbread

This cornbread pairs well with many vegan mains, such as vegan chili, vegetable stew, lentil soup, roasted vegetables, black bean burgers, tofu stir-fry, and vegan barbecue dishes like grilled veggies and veggie burgers. Additionally, it can also be enjoyed as a snack or a dessert with vegan butter or jam.

Here are some delicious serving options:

Pairs well with Vegan Chili with Black Beans for a dinner option. Chili and cornbread is a classic combination.
As a side dish: It is a great side dish to serve with soups, stews, and chili.
With vegan butter and maple syrup (or agave): Spread some vegan butter and drizzle some maple syrup on top of the cornbread for a sweet and savory treat.

With vegan gravy: Drizzle some vegan gravy on top of the cornbread for a comforting and satisfying meal.
With roasted vegetables: Serve the bread alongside a plate of roasted vegetables for a wholesome and delicious meal.
Toasted with jam: Toast leftover cornbread and spread some jam on top for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Cornbread stuffing: Use leftovers to make a cornbread stuffing that is vegan for Thanksgiving or other holiday meals.

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Vegan Cornbread

This cornbread can also be customized to suit your preferences by adding ingredients like jalapenos, cheese, or herbs. Whether you're a vegan or just looking for a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional cornbread, this cornbread is definitely worth a try.

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Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix together the almond milk, vegetable oil, and applesauce.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cornbread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your vegan cornbread!