My mom is arguably one of the best cooks around. I attribute a lot of my love for food and cooking to her and my dad for making nightly home-cooked meals a priority in our house no matter how busy we were. Despite both working full-time corporate jobs and running my sister and I around to countless after-school sports and practices, there was always a nutritious home-cooked meal on the table for us to eat together. It may have only lasted ten minutes, but it was a meal nonetheless, one that brought us together while nourishing our bodies before heading off to the next sports practice or dance class.
Despite the weekdays being crazy busy, Sunday night dinners were a staple for us growing up. We would have the same meal every Sunday with my mom’s famous beef roast, homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, AND cornbread all made from scratch. It was a whole day process and I loved every minute of it. Being a lover of all things involving sugar and carbohydrates (don’t we all!), I assumed the role of potato peeler and cornbread mixer, taking my usual prep spot at the counter every Sunday without hesitation. I would always save enough room for seconds (and sometimes thirds) of cornbread, while rationing everyone else's servings to guarantee leftovers for breakfast the next morning. As I got older and realized the two sticks of butter and cups of heavy cream used to make my favorite dish weren’t doing my body any good, I was determined to make a healthier version without sacrificing taste and texture. After several failed attempts (and a few rejections by the queen of cornbread herself), I finally come up with the perfect recipe!
Since this recipe is mostly carbohydrates and balance is key to stabilizing your blood sugar, increasing your metabolism, and eliminating your cravings (learn more about this at fuelforwellness.com), I recommend enjoying a slice after a meal rich in protein and vegetables such as grilled chicken and roasted green beans or scrambled eggs with sauteed peppers.
Get the full recipe and more blood sugar stabilizing recipes at fuelforwellness.com. Be sure to check out the "Nutritional Highlights" section to learn the balance of each recipe to stabilize your blood sugar and prevent energy spikes.
Mama's Healthy Cornbread
- Servings: 1 slice
- Yield: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup fat-free cottage cheese
- ⅔ cup fresh or frozen corn, cooked
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Spray an 8X8" baking pan liberally with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine cornmeal, flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl mix honey, egg, egg whites, cottage cheese, corn, almond milk, and vinegar.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Serve warm and drizzle with additional honey if desired.
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