This easy vegan gluten free cornbread has a delectable tender texture and the perfect balance of added corn kernels. The flavor is mildly sweet, perfect for pairing with soups, stews, and chilis or enjoy it alone.

two yellow cornbread slices stacked on top of each other

Ingredients Highlight and Variations

Here are notes on some of the ingredients, the complete list with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

gluten free flour, dairy free milk, cornmeal, corn kernels, maple syrup, coconut oil, salt, baking powder and vinegar laid out in bowls

All-purpose gf flour with a thickening agent blended through it. To measure out the flour, I like to fluff the flour first, then scoop, gently tap the cup onto the bench and level it out with the back of a butter knife.
Yellow fine to medium grind cornmeal or instant polenta gives that perfect texture.
Baking powder and vinegar will react with each other which when mixed with almond milk will make a simple vegan buttermilk to create the best cornbread. You can use any non-dairy milk.
I used canned corn kernels, for extra corn flavor and texture, though this can be left out.

Optional

If you're pairing this with savory dishes, chop up some jalapenos or scallions (green onion) and add this to the batter.
Or for some cheezy flavor, try adding some nutritional yeast.

Storage

IMO this is the best vegan cornbread that's gluten-free too, and so when I bake it I like to make a double batch (as the whole family tends to gobble it up as a snack!).

The second batch I store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Allow the cornbread to cool to room temperature before storing to prevent condensation from forming and making the bread soggy.

two staggered yellow cornbread slices stacked on top of each other

More Easy Vegan Corn Recipes

Check out my popular corn cut like ribs, a great recipe for a fun way to cook fresh corn.

Or for a quick and easy lunch try my corn fritters or potato corn chowder, these are so tasty!

Want another way to cook polenta? Try my gluten free polenta frita.

Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ star rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

Recipe

Easy Vegan Gluten Free Cornbread

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

1 cup Gluten free all purpose flour with thickening agent
1 cup Yellow cornmeal or instant polenta
1 tablespoon Baking powder gluten free
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Corn kernels fresh of canned
1 cup Dairy-free milk
¼ cup Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Vinegar white or apple cider vinegar
¼ cup Coconut oil melted

Instructions

In a small bowl add the milk, maple syrup, baking powder and vinegar. Whisk well and let it sit for 5 minutes, this will give the baking powder and vinegar a chance to froth a little giving the best results.
1 cup Dairy-free milk, ¼ cup Maple Syrup, 1 teaspoon Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Baking powder
In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients together. Then make a well in the centre, pour in the wet ingredients and the melted coconut oil, and the corn kernels. Whisk together until a thick batter has formed.
Grease or line a 7½in x 7½in (20cmx20cm) baking dish with parchment paper. Pour the batter and even out the top with a spatula.
1 cup Gluten free all purpose flour, 1 cup Yellow cornmeal, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ cup Coconut oil, ½ cup Corn kernels
Bake in a preheated 374F (190c) oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Let the cornbread rest for five minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once cooled, slice it up and serve.

Video

Notes

Please see the ingredients section in the above article for how I like to measure out flour.

You can use a similar-sized cake pan as an alternative. Otherwise, someone tagged me on social media using a muffin tin to make individual-sized servings.

If you like this corn bread recipe, you will also love my vegan corn pancakes with cornmeal.

Equipment

1 7½in x 7½ baking dish 20cm x 20cm

Nutrition

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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Easy Vegan Gluten Free Cornbread