This recipe for EGGLESS, gluten-free dairy-free cornbread is perfect for any meal, but especially a party or BBQ…
I had this amazing idea pop into my head last week. I was coming up with some recipes for my husband that he could enjoy again, particularly some of our favorite Texas BBQ recipes. If you subscribe to my newsletter (if you don’t already, you totally should below 🙂 ), I have been sharing summer inspired grilling recipes the past few months with you. I love sharing some of our family favorites in the newsletter.
The thing about Texas BBQ, or anything related for that matter, would be the fact it usually isn’t healthy or allergy friendly.
If you are allergic to gluten or dairy, most of these traditional recipes are a no go. My husband doesn’t get to enjoy many of the things he loves so much since so many things have milk or butter in them. Gluten is a big one too. If you have a gluten sensitivity, you probably don’t get to enjoy your favorites.
So, I have been experimenting with some recipes that I consider traditional Texas BBQ that my family has been making for decades, but with an allergy friendly twist.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will be sharing these recipes with you and my bonus recipe will be in the newsletter next month!
First up on the list is cornbread! Cornbread is a food I grew up eating pretty much weekly. My Grammy is 86 now, but she STILL makes a batch of cornbread every week. It is just how Texans do things I guess.
This cornbread recipe was a favorite of mine, but I replaced everything in it to be dairy-free, gluten-free, AND egg-free! Want more allergy friendly recipes? You can find all the dairy-free recipes here and gluten-free here.
Thank you chemistry!
Cornbread is also the base for one of my ALL TIME favorite BBQ meals as a kid, cornbread salad! My mom always made that for our 4th of July party, and I loved it. You can easily turn this cornbread into cornbread salad because it is so soft and fluffy too.
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cornbread
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar or honey
- 1/3 + 1 tbsp cup refined coconut oil **
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Preheat Oven to 425 degrees. Spray an 8x8 pan and set aside
- First, mix up the dry ingredients until well incorporated.
- Add in the oil and milk, then stir until just combined and free of most lumps.
- Add to the pan, and bake about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
If you don't like the taste or smell of coconut, always use refined coconut oil. It has zero taste or scent 🙂
As you can see from the pictures, it has that perfect crumble texture that makes the perfect cornbread and it is fluffy too!
Let’s talk for a minute about gluten-free flour. Most oat flour is free from gluten, but you definitely need to check the label! Some oat flour (the non-organic type) can have wheat mixed in as well. Gluten comes from wheat, so you want to make sure you avoid that. Other flour options would be an all-purpose gluten-free flour, which you can read about in my gluten-free baking tips post. You will want to add in a little xantham gum if you use that type of flour since it is primarily made from beans. That post will give you all the details you need.
There are other flours out on the market that don’t have gluten, but I would recommend using one of these two. It will keep the consistency close to regular cornbread! Using chemistry for baking is all about switching up ingredients, while still maintaining the same texture or consistency throughout!
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My best friend is GF and I’m going to have to share this with her! Thanks girl! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
That’s awesome Biana!! I hope she enjoys it!! It is the perfect option for GF 🙂
I used to LOVE cornbread and have used some of the gluten free mixes but this recipe is even better because it is dairy free. I can’t wait to try it – and I’m interested in the cornbread salad!
It is so hard to find gluten-free mixes that are also dairy-free! This is such a good alternative! I am going to share the cornbread salad soon too! It turned out great this weekend! 🙂
Thanks for creating this recipe! Cornbread is so delicious as a BBQ side!!
Xo, Evelina @ Fortunate House
Thanks Evelina! I agree, cornbread is the perfect side at a BBQ!!! 🙂
Corn bread is my favorite! Growing up we would crumble it up in milk and eat it! Isn’t that crazy? I cannot wait to try this healthy recipe, thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week, sweetie!
We did the same thing!!! It was seriously so delicious!! We would also cut it up and drench it in gravy…or a ton of honey. It was always so good!! Thanks girl, have a great week!!
I haven’t had cornbread in forever but this makes me want to make some! So perfect for a bbq or just as a snack! 😉 <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
It is perfect for almost anything!! A classic for BBQ’s 🙂
Cornbread salad sounds very interesting. I have never heard of that. I’ll be watching for the recipe.
It is really delicious! Sort of like potato salad, but with cornbread! My mom always made it growing up and she got the recipe from her grandmother, so it has been in our family for years. I can’t wait to share it!
Oh how I love cornbread! I need to pin this, as I’m always up for a healthier version of one of my favorite recipes <3
Green Fashionista
You will definitely enjoy this if you love cornbread! And it is good for you too, so that makes it even better!! 🙂
OOO… I LOVE cornbread, so does hubby! Can you add kernel corn and green chiles to the mix to “zest” it up, or will it affect the structure/texture? Sorry if that’s a sacrilege to cornbread purists… And for the oat flour – can I just grind up some old-fashioned oats in the processor? I’ve heard of cornbread salad, but never tried it. Looking forward to the recipe! Happy Monday!
You can definitely add some stuff in there! This is a pretty crumbly type cornbread, so I would make sure to not add too much, otherwise it might not bind as well. You can definitely grind up some oats, just make sure it turns powdery! And you can also use regular all-purpose 🙂
Sounds delicious and I always like the healthy ingredients you substitute where it makes sense. Perfect side for a summer BBQ.
Thanks girl! This is so great for a summer bbq 🙂
This looks amazing! I’ve recently had to go gluten, dairy and egg free so this would be a great addition to my baking repertoire 🙂
Thanks Nicole! I hope this recipe can come in handy for you! It is such a great alternative for food allergies 🙂
Oh man, I love corn bread. This looks delish.
It is so yummy! And easy too 🙂
Wow, this sounds SO good! I really like cornbread and it sounds easy enough to make too!
This is super easy to make! And good for you, so it makes it even better 🙂
Cornbread and chili, two things I love together. Thanks for sharing today.
That is the best combo!!!
Could you use lactose free milk if you have a nut allergy?
You can use any milk you like 🙂
I made this today but put it in a muffin pan. The taste was wonderful so I sure will be making it again. I topped some with chia seeds and another with some dried fruit .
I’m glad you enjoyed it! It is still one of my favorites to make 🙂