Enjoy the old-fashioned classic once again! Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread that’s vegan and top 8 allergy-free. Baked right in your grandma’s seasoned cast iron skillet, this cornbread recipe will bring back all the comfort and good feels!
What is more “fall-tastic” than some comforting old-fashion cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet? Nothing? That’s what I thought! Lucky you, I have the perfect gluten-free and allergy-free recipe to share today!
Here’s that obligatory confession I always have with my recipes. Even though I say nothing is more comforting than cornbread in a cast iron skillet, this was the first time I ever had such. So I’m just going out there on a whim and making the general assumption that this typically comfort-evoking dish, really does make people feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I mean, grab a bowl of chili and we’re winning, right?
O yea! And another thing, growing up, I HATED cornbread, specifically corn muffins. My momma used to get those Betty Crocker “just add water” muffin mixes for my brother and I. They were an anticipated special breakfast treat we would wake-up to on random days. No special reason, just the love of a non-cooking, but still kind of cooking mother who just loves her children and wants to give them homemade baked goods, but hates cooking 😛
She would either make the chocolate chip mix, blueberry mix, or cornbread mix. My brother and I both loved the chocolate chip of course, but my #1 favorite was blueberry and his #1 was cornbread. I’m not sure why I hated them so much, but I did. I remember eating them once when I was sick and I also remeber biting into one and it was “eggy”. Tasted like an egg…gross! Also, anytime cornbread was served at a resturant, it was always dry, crumbly, and just a sad mess.
But as I’ve said before, times change, taste buds change, and food loves evolve (for the better!) Food appreciation 101! I really have no idea when this happened, but it did as seen here and here. I love “corny” things. And now I love the quintessential corny bread!
But let’s get one thing very clear. There shall be NO fresh corn pices in a cornbread! No! None! Never! That would just make me hate cornbread again. Stoneground cornmeal is what we use. Do not taint the soft textured bread with wet pices of cooked corn kernals. AH! The mouth-feel is just so wrong! I love fresh corn and I love corn on the cob, but NOT in my cornbread! I also would 90% of the time have a lightly sweetened cornbread over a savory one. Sweet, nice texture, still soft and moist…and in a cast iron. That’s what I want!
That’s why I had to finally make this classic, no-fuss, perfect in all the RIGHT cornbread ways, rustic gluten-free cornbread in a good ole’ cast iron skillet! Stoneground cornmeal, millet flour, a wee bit-o erythritol for sweetness and then (optionally) topped with some raw local honey and a dollop of organic honey Melt spread! GLORIOUS gluten-free cornbread comfort at it’s very best! I don’t want you to be missing out for so long like I did. And beleive me…you are missing out!
Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread
Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread
Enjoy the old-fashioned classic once again! Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread that’s vegan and top 8 allergy-free. Baked right in your grandma’s seasoned cast iron skillet, this cornbread recipe will bring back all the comfort and good feels!
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Bread, Side
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Stoneground Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 Cup Millet Flour
- 1/3 Cup Granular Erythritol
- 1 TB Psyllium Husk Powder
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt
- Toppings:
- Raw Local Honey
- Organic Honey Melt Spread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients, mix together, then add the milk and yogurt and mix again until you have a well-combined cornbread batter.
- Pour the batter into an oiled seasoned (10-12 inch) cast iron skillet and smooth out the top.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove and let cooled before slicing and serving with some optional honey and vegan butter toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Ready to experience the true comfort of a classic rustic gluten-free cornbread? It stays moist, both soft and firm, with just the right texture. Everything a cornbread should be…and more! So grab some of that winter chili I know you already have in the fridge and get out that cast iron for some cornbread baking ASAP! You won’t be sorry and now we’ll all know that true southern cornbread comfort ! (Cornbread is a southern thing to…eh?) They know American comfort food!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever had classic cast iron cornbread?
+ Pick one! Chocolate chip, blueberry, or cornbread muffin? I think I’d still go with the blub!
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Pam
Absolutely delicious. I made it by the recipe and used Silk oat-yeah yogurt. Thanks so much for a wonderful recipe!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear it worked out for you, Pam.
Claudia | ImagesByCW
Until I found hubby I didn’t know cornbread existed. Since I do now, I love it. Lately I’ve been getting more and more away from sugar and gluten, so I think I will give your recipe a try. I haven’t seen a recipe before that calls for Erythritol. I have some in my cupboard, but haven’t used it much yet. Thank you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ll love this one! You’d never know it’s “free-from” anything!
Deborah Davis
I’m loving this healthy, hearty delectable cornbread! Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread. It reminds me of my favorite vegan cornbread that I eat at my local vegan restaurant.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Cornbread is so delicious, eh?
Nikki
I absolutely love cornbread and have been looking for a gluten-free option. This looks perfect. I like a cornbread that sticks together and isn’t too dry. top it with a little warm honey and I’m in heaven.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This one is perfect!
Shirley Wood
Oh how I wish I had my Grandma’s cast iron skillet! I’m about to be making a whole lot of cornbread for some Cornbread Dressing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I hope you get your hands on someone’s skillet!
Bethany
I never liked cornbread when I was young, either, and I’m still not sure that I would. But yours looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Give this one a try, my friend 😉
Audrey
I love cornbread, especially made in a cast iron skillet.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best way to do it!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
I love a good cornbread!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We all do!
kimmythevegan
Corn bread is something that never really interested me – especially because it’s not typically vegan or gluten free. But a friend of mine recently made some corn muffins and they were delicious! So I’m intrigued about trying this – it sounds super delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Make your own in the skillet!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
I love cornbread and will have to try your recipe sometime very soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The sooner, the better!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle
For us cornbread is not a traditional recipe to make, but this does look very nice.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think it should be a new tradition!
Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run
What brand of coconut yogurt do you use?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So Delicious, of course!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
I spent three years not able to eat gluten, so good gluten free recipes are near and dear to me – this one looks amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know you’ll enjoy this one!
Fabiola Rodriguez
Wow, I love your healthy recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I’ve never had cornbread before, It does sound good sweet and a nice easy recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O my goodness! You are missing out!
Choclette
I haven’t made cornbread in far too long and now I’m itching to bake some. I have never made it in a skillet – I definitely need one of those!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The skillet makes it 1000x better!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
Sound like a healthy and tasty alternative to the loved cornbread.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup!
Sus // roughmeasures.com
I have never made cornbread *confession* !! But I think I need to try this recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes you do and quickly!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I still need to get a cast iron skillet. #It’s on the Christmas list!
And when I do, you can be sure I’ll be looking for make something as yummy an simple as this classic! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O, please do! I’ll be ordering more sizes this year!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
I loveeee cornbread! And this time of the year I make it all the time for chili, etc. This sounds fantastic!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I need to make some! I made this one in August 😛
masala girl
heyy i actuallly just got millet flour! perfect! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Score!
Demeter | Beaming Baker
How gorgeous, perfectly golden is this cornbread? Answer: SO gorgeous!!! And golden. 😉 I’m totally drooling just looking at this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gold is always gorgeous 🙂
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
Rebecca, this looks great! I love melt and cooking in cast iron skillets–so I know I will love this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ahh! Double win! Thank you, Kristen!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Wow Rebecca this cornbread looks insanely delicious! Only you could make an awesome GF version of this 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Thank you, Rachel! xo
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners
Oh, as soon as I saw this title, I knew I had to see more and your pics and recipes don’t disappoint, Rebecca. Such a beautiful cornbread! Perfect for the holidays and my healthy eating family. Everyone seemed to go for the salads this year and skipped the stuffing and dessert. This is perfect!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I hope some cornbread can be a lovely accompaniment to all the salad 😉 xo
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
Great choice on Melt – that spread is yummy! Love the rustic-style, too. I’ve never been big on fluffy bread.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
My favorite “butter” 😛
Michelle
Your description of your experience with box mix cornbread growing up made me laugh! My most hated thing when I was a kid was buckwheat pancakes. I would gag when my mom made them…I thought they were the most disgusting thing. LOL This looks great, and my kids love cornbread!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bahahaha! Ah! Buckwheat pancakes are like my life 😛 I never had any fancy pancake growing up though!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
I’ve never tried millet in corn bread. Great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It has such little taste!
Laura
Millet flour is one of my favourite ones to use in cornbread! This looks delightful 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It complements the cornmeal so well!
Mary
It’s been a while since I’ve had cornbread. It looks tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Change that stat!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
Goodness me, I LOVE cornbread. I haven’t made it in forever!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time to change that!
Sharon @ What The Fork
Cornbread with butter and honey is so good – I could definitely go for a slice right now.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea!
Dreena Burton
I haven’t made cornbread in a long time. This looks really good, and I could easily veganize it as well. Can almost taste it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is vegan 😛
Dreena Burton
and thank you for making it vegan!!
Jennifer @SimplePureWhole Wellness
Cornbread made in cast iron is always the best! This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try some topped with some coconut butter.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea!! Coconut butter would be KILLER!
Cindy Gordon (Vegetarian Mamma)
I always look to check out what you are cooking up. This looks amazing! I LOVE cornbread!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, Cindy!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
Cornbread with butter and honey is my favorite!! You’re making me hungry! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We need a gluten-free bread feast!
Aish Das-Padihari
My hubby loves corn breads and I was thinking abut baking one. Thanks for the recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You must!
The vegan 8
Oh girl, this cornbread looks fantastic! I’m a HUGE fan of cornbread and I love how simple and delicious this one is! I could eat the whole batch myself, lol!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No shame is digging into that whole skillet 😉 Corn is GOOD! Haha!
The Food Hunter
That honey on top looks amazing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta add the sweetness!
Amanda
We love cornbread. My mom uses my great-grandmothers skillets for cornbread. Woe is the one who thinks they can use them for anything other than cornbread! Your recipe looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! The older the skillet the better!!! It just adds so much, flavor and charm 😉
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats
I still need to try using my skillet for baking! This allergy friendly cornbread looks the the perfect Thanksgiving side!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Whaaa? Cast iron skillets should get ALL the baking!
Cricket Plunkett
Yum! Is there anything better than a big skillet of corn bread? Can’t wait to try your recipe
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I don’t think so!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands
I love cornbread! Cornbread and honey butter and beer bread and honey butter bring back so many memories as my mom always made them. I indulge in a few extra pieces every time she or I make it. I don’t make it often but it’s a great side to many fall dinners.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is one of the best side dishes to bring the extra love!
Linda @ Veganosity
You know that I love me some cornbread! 🙂 This looks so good, but I have to disagree with you about no whole corn kernels in cornbread, I do like that once in a while. I also like pieces of jalapeno pepper!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha 😉 I know, mine follows up your spicy goodness 😉 When it comes down to it…”bread” is always a win 😉 xo
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
I used to not be a fan of those Betty Crocker “just add water” cornbread mixes either – but this skillet sounds wonderful, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, this one doesn’t even compare!