This Low Carb Cornbread recipe is grain free, gluten free, almond flour free, made without actual corn or cornmeal and tastes just like traditional cornbread. If you're on a keto diet, one piece has just 1 g net carbs!
Easy Keto Cornbread
When I think of Thanksgiving I always think about bread, but nowadays I mean keto bread!
I grew up in an Italian household and while we always celebrated with most of the traditional classic recipes, Italian bread always was preferred than any other.
In fact, I rarely remember a Thanksgiving that real cornbread, and definitely not sweet cornbread, was ever served. We always preferred soft Rolls or Italian Buns.
Once I met my husband that changed and I fell in love with the soft texture of that cornbread batter, but crisp exterior of this classic southern cornbread.
Being that we recently moved out of a city like neighborhood about 30 minutes away to the "woods" in a country setting, it is only fitting that this experience would bring abut many obstacles for my children.
However being that we have just moved into our country home, the inspired story I bring you today is all about getting my kids to learn how to de-clutter their stuff as they have had to unpack and organize their rooms.
Not an easy task if you have hoarders in the house. Apparently and I say this in love, all my kids and hubby are hoarders. Can't seem to part with anything. Big problem for sure especially with the holiday of Christmas soon upon us!
I've been working on them as well as myself and making 3 piles: Giveaway/Donate, Trash, Keep.
So far we still have boxes in each bedroom. A little at a time while still "living" and doing day to day tasks is what it's all about. One box at a time. One decision at a time.
One giant step for mom in helping her kids see what's really important and what's not and how you can bless others by giving away the things you no longer need or want.
I hope you too are inspired to de-clutter before the holidays!
How to Make Low-Carb Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients
Room temperature eggs
Unsweetened Coconut milk
Softened butter
Shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia or ½ cup Swerve granulated sweetener
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease an 8 by 8 baking dish or a cast iron skillet.
In a stand mixer or mixing bowl, whisk or blend on low the wet ingredients; eggs, milk and butter.
In another bowl whisk the dry ingredients; flour, salt, baking soda, optional stevia and corn extract together.
Pour this into the stand mixer on low or stir to combine.
Once mixed, add the cheese and stir to combine well.
Pour into baking dish and bake 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Storage: airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
FAQs for the Best Keto Cornbread
Do I have to use a cast-iron skillet?
No, you can use any dish you like but the cast iron holds heat the best and gives the crisp exterior that glass or metal pans will not provide.
Do I need to use sweet corn extract?
If you want a corn flavor, the extract is needed. I highly recommend buying this Sweet Corn Extract for this recipe and any time you are making a low carb recipe that needs the flavor of corn without the carbs.
Can I turn this recipe into keto cornbread muffins?
Yes, I've turned this cornbread into cranberry jalapeno cornbread muffins!
Can I swap the coconut milk?
You can sub the coconut milk with whatever milk you prefer. I've tried this with almond milk, coconut milk, cows milk, Half & Half and heavy cream.
What is the Nutritional Information for this allergy friendly cornbread?
Please scroll to the bottom of this blogpost to view the recipe card with nutrition info.
What do I serve as an entree for this side dish cornbread?
My No Bean Keto Chili is perfect with this recipe!
Should I add low carb sweetener?
It's optional, but if you prefer sweet cornbread that yes add some. If you don't like stevia, use whatever sweetener you prefer that would equal about ¼ cup of sugar sweetness. Here's my Sweetener Guide & Conversion Chart.
How do I store this savory cornbread?
Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
Keto Cornbread Stuffing
This recipe today is all about easy.
And while you will be surprised that actually no corn or cornmeal is present in this recipe, it does in fact taste just like southern-style cornbread. Soft center, crumbly and crispy around the edges.
Make this recipe, cut into cubes and let dry overnight to make my Apple Cornbread Stuffing or My Italian Style Stuffing.
I even used it for this Mexican Cornbread Casserole recipe! I also used it for this Tamale Pie! It's Perfect for a low carb Thanksgiving Menu!
Low Carb Keto Cornbread Recipe
Easy Low Carb Keto Cornbread {Nut Free, Gluten Free}
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened Coconut milk
- ½ cup butter soft, unsalted
- 1 cup coconut flour 121grams
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tsp sweet corn extract
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- optional: ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia or ½ cup Swerve granulated sweetener
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease an 8 by 8 baking dish or a cast iron skillet.
- In a stand mixer or mixing bowl, whisk or blend on low eggs, milk and butter.
- In another bowl whisk the flour, salt, baking soda, stevia and corn extract together.
- Pour this into the stand mixer on low or stir to combine.
- Once mixed, add the cheese and stir to combine well.
- Pour into baking dish and bake 40-45 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Debi
Quick question......does the cheese make the cornbread "cheesey"? Or could I leave it out for "regular" cornbread? I know it wouldn't matter on the Mexican cornbread but not sure about regular. Oh my goodness!!! You just might be a lifesaver. My boyfriend was diagnosed with T2 diabetes this past January and it has completely changed my way of cooking. One of the things he has missed most is cornbread. He loves, loves, loves it!! I am ordering the sweet corn extract today!!!
Brenda
The cheese really doesn't make it gooey cheesy, just adds a bit of flavor so it tastes more like cornbread to me than without it.
Debi
Thanks for the quick reply!!! And your site is awesome; it has helped me so very much. Keep up the good work.
April
How do you think this would be to make stuffing? Was thinking about cutting it into cubes and dehydrating it, in place of the white bread I used to use.
Brenda
Yep I've done that, just cut into cubes and lay on a baking sheet overnight, it dries out perfectly. https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/low-carb-apple-sausage-cornbread-stuffing/
April
Thank you for getting back to me. I plan on making this for Thanksgiving. I am excited to try it.
Ardith
yay!! my 81yo mom will be SO happy i found your *cornbread* recipe!! 😉
thank you, thank you, thank you!!
sasha
my concern is the use of corn extract. is it made with a corn grain alcohol?
Brenda
If you click the link in the recipe the one I found online is organic and does not use alcohol.
William
Also, seriously, love what you're doing on here. All of it. Great to see.
William
Out of pure curiosity, would almond flour work as well? I have an allergy to coconut, and as a Type 1 diabetic corn is just basically poison, being pure sugar. I really want to try this and I don't react quite as much to almond as I do coconut haha.
Brenda
Might be better to look for a recipe that uses almond flour. Swapping coconut and almond doesn't usually work as coconut flour is quite dense. Just for the record there is no corn in this recipe.
olga
What is sweet ocm extract? I typed it in Amazon bar , but nothing came up. Where did you see this?
Brenda
I believe it should be sweet corn extract
Marcia
Is there a substitute for the sweet corn extract? it is quite expensive for me anyway...
Brenda
You can leave it out, I've done that it still tastes great.
CAROL BUCKLER
Can't wait to try your corn bread. Sounds delish!!!!
Lori
Thank you!!!! I cannot wait to try it!!!
Anna J
MakiNg this for thanksgiving! Do you think I can use almond milk instead of coconut milk?
Brenda
Yes I think it would work.
Deborah
I make it with almond milk and it is perfection! What a wonderful and versatile recipe!
(For chili, I like to add 1/2 cup of frozen corn kernels and a can of chopped green chilies and reduce the milk by a tablespoon. It adds a few carbs, but it's worth it for the extra flavor. It also makes my diabetic husband very happy, since chili with cornbread was always a rare treat.)
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I love to experiment in the kitchen, but sometimes I just want something tried and true!
Deborah
Staley
I'm confused about the difference between carbs in the nuttition info and the net carbs stated at the end. I'm new to low carb and can use all the help I can get.
Marilyn
I just received the sweet corn extract I ordered. I am wondering how much of it to use in this recipe. Looking forward to trying it today!
Brenda
Hmm, maybe just 1/2 tsp.
Marilyn
I went ahead and made the corn bread before receiving your reply and I used one teaspoon of the sweet corn extract. It did not seem like too much and the corn bread was delicious! I used top milk off my gallon of raw milk instead of coconut milk, and I had some Italian four-cheese blend, which I used instead of cheddar. My southern husband called it "Yankee" corn bread because of the sweetener, so probably next time I will leave out the sweetener even though he thought it was very good the way it was. Thanks for a great recipe!
Sharon
Does it turn out ok without the sweet corn extract? I have all the other ingredients.
Brenda
Oh sure it will still be tasty, not as much like cornbread but the flavor of the cheddar cheese helps.
Kirsten
Since I don't have "organic stevia extract" would regular old stevia drops work? Or vanilla extract maybe?
Nina Callow
Just made the "corn bread" tonight with dinner. All I can say is ....Amazing! It was really good. Even my picky eater had 2 slices. Thank you for coming up with your recipes. Makes eating lowcarb enjoyable. ?
Brenda
So glad you liked it and the picky one too!
April
Yes, it's past Thanksgiving, and I'm just now looking at this awesome recipe. I love corn bread and definitely must try it. I wouldn't have even looked at it IF you had named it anything else!
I just don't understand why people have to be so mean on low carb, sugar free, grain free, etc. websites. Just go away! WE know what we want and what we are looking for.
Keep the great recipes coming!
Brenda
thank you so much!
Nutmeg Nanny
What a fabulous looking dish of cornbread. I'm not a fan of it being super sweet (in a perfect world is has zero sweetness...haha) so I bet the Stevia adds just the right amount of sweetness.
Connie Browning
PLEASE ANNA don't ever depress the willing. This is an audience that is looking to "mimic" everything possible to recreate recipes that will suffice when the original can't. As a diabetic, I need her to say "cornbread" even though it has no CORN in it because I need to know what the intent of the recipe is for. And in THIS case it's to mimic cornbread. As a recipe exchanger and family of horrible diabetics, our family hurts over not being able to "eat as we please". Brenda is a GODSEND. You need to put yourself in our shoes.
Brenda
Thanks so much for your perspective Connie!
Linda Rockhold
Thank you, Connie, well-said!
I can't wait to try this recipe. I love all of the SugarFreeMom recipes and ideas~
Thank you Brenda!
Rose | The Clean Dish
I've been looking for more grain free AND nut free recipes. They are rare so I'm excited to try this bread recipe!! We just moved to a new house ourselves and de-cluttering was the best part about it. It feels so good to get rid of stuff you don't need!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
I'm the messiest person ever. I definitely need to de-clutter! But instead I'll focus on this awesome looking bread. 😉 I LOVE the ingredients. I have to try it!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
I really, really need to de-clutter...I just don't know where to start. I'd rather just sit back and enjoy a slice of this cornbread! For now.... 😉
Martha @ A Family Feast
I didn't grow up with cornbread served on Thanksgiving either - just sometimes include in the stuffing. But I can totally see how it would be a great menu addition - this looks delicious! (p.s. my daughter definitely had hoarding tendencies too - UGH!) 😉
Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition
Who doesn't love cheesy bread? This looks perfect for the upcoming holidays! Great job, my friend!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I'd be all over that cornbread (and I love those pumpkins!)I love Italian bread but oo yes, cornbread is a must for thanksgiving! 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
I love the flavor of coconut flour and using it for cornbread sounds intriguing, I'll have to give it a try!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado
I never knew you could make cornbread without cornmeal!! Thats so awesome!
Anna
You can't any more than you can call almond butter peanut butter or whole wheat bread gluten- free. It's just cheesy coconut flour quick bread.
Brenda
My recipes are free on my blog for all and I've also given anyone the ability to comment on my blog. While I repsect your opinion, it's just that, your opinion. When I post recipes to share, especially since the flavor I've achieved in this recipe is actually just like cornbread, it was my decision to provide a name most would welcome before Thanksgiving. You can call it whatever you like but I'm calling it cornbread. And if it can please my very picky hubby and kids with one who hates coconut, then yes, I will call it cornbread for the sake of him eating it.
Brenda
Here are other cornbreads made low carb without cornmeal used:http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2015/11/low-carb-sausage-jalapeno-skillet-cornbread.html
http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2015/11/low-carb-pumpkin-bread-sausage-feta-stuffing.html
http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/cornbread-stuffing-and-vitamin-deficiencies/
jennifer fernow
would any of these options be acceptable for a corn bread dressing?
Brenda
Yes I've used this for cornbread dressing.https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/gluten-free-cornbread-stuffing/
Anna
Of course it's my opinion, but I think you'll find that the FDA, the Health Department, and any 3rd party that would consider publishing your recipes would also be of my opinion. Plus I can only imagine how you'd react to being given something that contained wheat that wasn't overt about it. Consciencious labeling make everyone happy! I do hope you and yours have an enjoyable Thanksgiving.!
Carolyn
Oh heavens, lighten up! Brenda writes for a specific audience and they know exactly what she means and appreciate her recipes. If the FDA doesn't care about Jello calling their gelatinous creation "Strawberry" when it doesn't contain even the tiniest hint of a berry in it, I doubt they'd care about Brenda calling this cornbread.
It's cornbread because it tastes like it. Done and done.
Brenda
Thank you Carolyn!
Derena
Big thanks to Brenda for taking the time to dream and create and share with the rest of us.
Perhaps Anna would find what she is looking for on an FDA website? Or somewhere else?
Anyway, good luck and thanks, Brenda. ?
Brenda
Thank you so much Derena!
Linda Rockhold
Wow. Nit-picking much? People in the Low-Carb Community and on
diet forums and boards are used to calling faux dishes by their
formerly high-carb names, it is a bit of whimsy, really.
Anna, I don't think you are looking for low carb alternatives really, so why the issues?
Diana
Are you really so miserable that you have to write something like this? I am just amazed at how some people love to be so critical. Go to another web site if you don't like the recipes.
darla
settle down, it's a recipe, make it or don't, anyone with a brain can decide if it is what they want to eat or not, recipes differ a lot all the time, the FDA ???? really, that is pretty childish.
Josephine
Really lighten up. Call it what you want. I'm sure its delicious and as long as it satisfies me I don't care what it is called. Thank you to Brenda for sharing her recipes with us. It makes my life so much easier.
You go Brenda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carla
Very well put!!!!! I love your "Grain Free Low Carb Cheesy Cornbread (Almond Flour Free) "
Kat D
We love you and are very thankful for all the recipes you generously give us.
liz
Rude, go do something that makes you feel good so when you feel inclined to comment on someone's post you won't be such a turd. I am super excited about this recipe, I miss cornbread with my chili and this IS cornbread for those of us who can't have corn.
Juanita Jayne
Here it is - three years after the original post and I'm just finding this recipe because I searched for a keto CORNBREAD recipe. Imagine that! 🙂 So grateful, Brenda. We will definitely be trying this! Though we aren't the cornbread-Thanksgiving folks, every year around Halloween, my family converges on my home for a pumpkin-carving party. We all carve pumpkins, eat two types of Chili w/ Johnny Cake (a.k.a. 'cornbread' and btw, thank you for the beanless chili recipe, also), and we watch Hocus Pocus. It's tradition!! I'm so excited that it doesn't have to stop simply because we're trying to find healthy alternatives. 😀
Brenda
What an awesome tradition and so glad you love the chili recipe too!
deb foster
I made this using 1/4 cup of white corn meal, 3/4 coconut flour and 1/4 cream with 1/4 cup water. It is fantastic!! It is still low in carbs which is what I wanted. Great recipe!!
Brenda
Thank you!