Fluffy Keto Cornbread - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

Here are a few tasty variations on the basic recipe:

• Add ¼ cup of bacon bits and ¼ cup of finely chopped scallions. Omit the sweetener.
• Omit the sweetener. Add ¼ cup of grated sharp cheddar and 2 tablespoons of chopped jalapenos (wear gloves when handling jalapenos).
• This bread is also excellent with herbs. Omit the sweetener and add two teaspoons of mixed spices and herbs, such as garlic powder, thyme, sage, and oregano.

Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe:

Whisk the eggs with stevia and melted butter.

Whisk in the almond flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.

Pour the batter into a parchment-lined baking dish. Smooth the top out with a rubber spatula.

Bake until the bread is golden and set, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

What Pan to Use

I use a small baking dish to ensure the bread is nice and tall. So, I use a rectangular 5X7-inch glass food storage dish. It's marked as oven-safe, and I bake with it often.

You can use a standard square 8-inch baking dish. The bread will not be as tall, but it won't be flat either. But don't use anything bigger than that, or the bread will be too flat.

If you use a smaller rectangular pan, you'll need to bake the bread for about 25 minutes. If you use a larger pan, 20 minutes should do it.

A reader recently emailed me that she successfully baked this bread in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. So that's an option too.

Recommended Cornmeal

I typically use Bob's Red Mill coarse-grind cornmeal. I believe that with the very little I use here, a coarse grind has the biggest effect in terms of flavor and texture.

Note that this cornmeal isn't marked by the company as gluten-free, while their medium-grind cornmeal is.

Is cornmeal keto?

It's not. But in this recipe, we're using just ¼ cup of it divided between 12 servings. Each serving of this bread has 5 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber. So, while cornmeal isn't keto, this bread is.

How many slices are in this keto cornbread?

That depends on the pan you use. When I use a rectangular pan, I cut the bread into 12 squares, as shown in the video below. When I use a square pan, I cut it into nine squares.

Can I use a sweetener other than stevia?

Yes. You can use two tablespoons of any granulated sweetener.

Does the keto version taste like real cornbread?

No, it doesn't. Made with almond flour and just a hint of cornmeal, it can't possibly be exactly like the real thing. But it's delicious and an excellent substitute for those of us on a low-carb or keto diet.

This is such a versatile bread. I use it in several different ways. Here are a few ideas:

• This bread is really good with chili (try my no-bean chili recipe! It's excellent).
• It's the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table - serve it with soft salted butter.
• I love it with sweet butter for breakfast with my coffee! My kids like to drizzle it with just a little honey. I sometimes use sugar-free honey.
• It goes well with BBQ dishes, such as these oven-baked ribs.
• And it's an excellent side for rich soups - try it with this vegetable beef soup.

Fluffy Keto Cornbread

Yes, you can enjoy cornbread on the keto diet! Made with almond flour, it's tender, fluffy, and delicious, with just a hint of sweetness.

Servings: 12 squares

Calories: 171kcal

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Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1square | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g