Healthy Southern Style Cornbread

There’s just something about the appearance and consistency of cornbread that makes it such a beloved dish of mine. The cornmeal gives this side dish such a dense, yet fluffy consistency that delights countless mouths all year. This was my first time making my own cornbread and it came out exactly as I had imagined. This is an extremely easy recipe and it doesn’t take very long to prepare, making it a perfect dish for a busy kitchen on Thanksgiving.

I made this cornbread “Southern Style,” which is traditionally different than northern recipes. Northern cornbread tends to be sweeter and more like a dessert bread, whereas southern recipes omit the excess sugar and allow the cornbread to better complement the foods it’s served with.  I adapted this recipe from Colavita: (http://main.colavita.com/sweet-olive-oil-cornbread), but I switched up the ingredients a bit and altered the amounts to make it even healthier. The consistency was incredible and it looked beautiful as well. 

Make sure to use yellow cornmeal instead of white so you get that beautiful yellow color in a natural way. If you prefer to make it sweeter, or more “northern,” simply add another teaspoon of stevia and another tablespoon of honey. This recipe is so tasty and it will be an easy addition to your feast. Try this recipe out and let me know how you love it!