Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade cornbread muffins that perfectly complement any meal. These soft and tender muffins are infused with a delightful blend of buttermilk, butter, applesauce, and honey, providing rich flavors and natural sweetness without refined sugars. Ideal for serving alongside soups, chili, or grilled chicken, they make an excellent side dish for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. The best part? They are easy to make and can be stored for later enjoyment. Elevate your dining experience today with these irresistible cornbread muffins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, honey, and applesauce until combined. Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin pan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg