Clean Comfort: Our Favorite Healthy Cornbread Recipe for Soup Season
- Blueberry Hills Ranch Staff
- Oct 25, 2025
- 3 min read
A Healthier Take on a Family Classic
There’s something about this time of year that makes you want to stay home a little longer. The mornings arrive wrapped in fog, the evenings come early, and everything in between calls for one more cozy bite, one more deep breath, one more reason to slow down.
At the ranch, fall isn’t just a season—it’s a rhythm. It’s when we light candles at breakfast, take walks wrapped in blankets, and cook food that feels like a hug.
And nothing says “cozy” quite like a skillet of warm cornbread fresh from the oven.
For us, cornbread isn't just a rich, buttery, and delicious side; it's full of childhood nostalgia and family memories. Recently, we put our own spin on the classic cornbread. We've found that simple, natural ingredients can taste every bit as comforting as the classics—just lighter, cleaner, and full of the kind of nourishment that keeps you feeling good long after the last bite.
This version is our go-to companion for hearty soups, stews, and chili nights at the ranch. It’s golden, tender, and subtly sweet without oil, butter, or refined flour.
Whole-Food Plant-Based Cornbread
Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 25–30 min Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 cup oat flour
1 cup medium-grind cornmeal
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water (let sit 5 minutes to gel)
1¼ cups water or unsweetened plant milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F and place a cast-iron skillet inside to warm while you mix.
In a large bowl, combine oat flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flax “egg,” maple syrup, water (or plant milk), and vinegar until smooth.
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined — the batter should be thick but pourable. Add a splash of water if needed.
Carefully remove the hot skillet, dust lightly with cornmeal to prevent sticking, and pour in the batter. Spread evenly.
Bake 25–30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with soup, chili, or a drizzle of maple.
Variations to Try — Comment Your Favorite!
• Add ¼ cup corn kernels for texture.
• Fold in a tablespoon of chopped jalapeño for a gentle kick.
• Sprinkle cinnamon for a cozy breakfast version.
Tell us in the comments below which twist you try first — we love seeing how you make our ranch recipes your own!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving — 10 servings, made with water)
Nutrient | Amount |
Calories | 110 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 20.5 g |
Protein | 2.6 g |
Fat | 2.6 g |
Fiber | 2.3 g |
Sugar | 2.8 g |
Sodium | 270 mg |
Reflections
The scent of this cornbread baking always fills the kitchen with comfort — a reminder that nourishment doesn’t need to be complicated. Simple ingredients. Warm oven. Good company. That’s all it takes.
What’s your favorite soup or stew to serve with cornbread? Tell us below — your recipes and traditions inspire us every season.
Stay Connected
Pin this recipe on Pinterest so you can come back to it next time the weather turns cool — and tag us if you bake it!
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We can't wait for you to try these recipes -- they're the ones that make our own kitchen smell like home. Thanks for stopping by the ranch today, friend. May your weekend be slow, your kitchen warm, and your cornbread perfectly golden.
—The Blueberry Hills Ranch Family
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