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.
CC
So grateful for nut-free recipes, nuts are my kryptonite, can't lose weight when I eat them.
Brenda
Thank you!
Karen
I looked at many keto/paleo cornbread recipes before I chose this one. It was easy and tasted great! I like sweet cornbread so I included the sweetener, and I considered leaving out the cheddar, but I included it because I trust you. 🙂 Thank you, Brenda!
Brenda
Thank you!
Dancie
Can I leave cheese out.
Brenda
Yep.
Lucia
Can this be made with any other type of flower? My family does not like the flavor of coconut in savory food. Tjis cornbread looks very full bodied and delish. Thank you.
Brenda
Unfortunately it is difficult to swap coconut flour with another flour because it's dense it requires more eggs and liquids than other flours.
Radhika sharma
I am not someone who obsesses over cornbread, but I am obsessed with this recipe of yours, I tried it at diwali (its an indian festival ) and now my siblings want more of it. Honestly you have made my job difficult haha , but seriously , I am in love with this dish. Keep feeding us such delicious recipes . Radhika Sharma=
Patti
What size cast iron pan did you use?
Lynett
I am not a fan of sweet cornbread! Can I leave the sweeternerscout?
Brenda
Of course.
Betsy Crittenden
I'd like to make this recipe today to go with your chili recipe which is in the crockpot but I don't have any milk other than heavy cream. How can I use that in this recipe? I assume I would need to dilute it some. Thanks!
Brenda
Heavy cream will work.
Anita Jones
I used 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream (HWC), diluted with 1/2 cup of water . I use that instead of milk in all my keto recipes. Just get the HWC and add water until it is the consistency of milk.
Thecla de Jong
Hello Brenda,
Today I made this recipe and I am taking the bread to my son's house to let them try it together with your chile.
I do like your recipes and you video's I often watcht them later since we are on a different time zone... thanks ever so muchjt.
Thecla de Jong
The Netherlands
Julie
I’m wondering if I could use almond flour instead of coconut flour. I’m not a fan of coconut and have only used almond flour in a few recipes.
Brenda
Sorry you can't easily swap them in recipes without changing the other ingredients to accommodate. I would really recommend trying this recipe as you can't taste the coconut at all. The cheese masks that flavor as well as the corn extract.
Linda Renken
Could you use coconut milk from a can? Seems like the Asian canned version may be thicker than silk. If not, could you use heavy whipping cream diluted with some water? If so, what would be the measurements of cream to water ratio?
Brenda Noel
Hi Brenda,
I have used so many of your recipes. My husband and I are not Keto but low carb. Living a balanced life and have lost a lot of weight in a large part because of you. Thank you for all the recipes that keep us happy. I wonder if you can recommend something less expensive than the sweet corn extract. It is really expensive.
Brenda
You really could leave it out, it will still taste like cornbread.
Marcelle
Now that the cooler temps have hit in the Northeast I will be cooking up a nice pot of keto chili and would LOVE to try this cornbread! I have a bottle of sweet corn extract from Nature's Flavors and I've never used it. I saw another "cornbread" recipe that stated to use only 1/8 tsp of sweet corn extract. Yours calls for 1 tsp. How do I know whether or not I am using too much extract? I assume they are all different according to the manufacturer.Unfortunately, this manufacturer doesn't have any recipes on their site to guide me. Should I just taste the batter as I go? Thanks so much for an awesome recipe!
Tamara R Lee
I don't have sweet corn extract, but I do still want to make this today. I like my cornbread sweet so would it be ok to up the sweetener and use vanilla extract instead?
Brenda
Sure that will work.
Marcelle
I've been keto for quite a while and although I have found some very good grain-free recipes for many types of breads, I was getting pretty desperate for a corn bread recipe I could have with my keto chili. Then I came across your recipe last week and started searching for a sweet corn extract. I bought a bottle from Nature's Flavors and I CANNOT WAIT to make your CORN bread - yes, "CORN" - Ok, hear me? C-O-R-N - heck, if it has an extract from CORN then it IS CORN BREAD, no matter what the naysayers claim (seriously naysayers get a "bleeping" life!)
Ok, off my soapbox, I just wanted to ask a question... if I wanted to leave out the cheese do I have to alter anything else in the recipe so I don't screw up the texture? Seriously, girl, my mouth is watering just THINKING about this! And I still have half my keto chili in the fridge and I need this corn bread like YESTERDAY! THANK YOU for all your hard work and awesome recipes!
Rock on, Girl!
Brenda
Thank you! You can leave out the cheese without needing to change anything in the recipe, I've done that but honestly it's really better with the cheese. The taste is not overly cheesy and provides a bit of the chew that regular cornbread has with gluten in it.
Summer Jones
I forgot cheese ? I'll try to put some on top, but let's hope for the best!
Judy C.
I am dying to try this recipe but have the same question as Anna. Your link goes to Corn Silk Extract. Amazon also carries a Sweet Corn Extract which is much more expensive. I thought the Corn Silk Extract was a dietary supplement and Sweet Corn Extract was a flavoring. Can you clarify which you used? Would love to use your affiliate link but want to make sure it’s what is needed. P.S. LOVE YOUR RECIPES!
Brenda
Here's the link , and it is expensive but worth it.https://amzn.to/2wW75ZL
Judy C
Thanks so much for your quick response and clarification! Ordering right now.
Nick
I love you Brenda. I just found this website. I can not wait to make all of your recipes and be a healthier man.
Amy
Your link for the sweet corn extract goes to "corn silk extract" . Is that the correct product to use in this recipe? I don't want to order the wrong thing.
Brenda
Here is the correct link:https://amzn.to/2wW75ZL
Treva Lackey
Can you taste the sweetener in the recipe? I prefer unsweetened cornbread but didn’t know if the sweetener was necessary to the recipe.
Brenda
No you really can't taste it, it's just s subtle little bit of sweetness.
Julie worden
Got to find the corn extract to make this sounds so yummy can wait thank you for all the hard work you do .
Elizabeth
Does the sweet corn extract give it a sweet flavor? I prefer the non sweet cornbread, so just curious.
Brenda
I don't think so, just eliminate my sweetener if you don't want any sweetness.
Elizabeth
Thanks!
Heidi
It was so good to make a recipe that replaces something I have been wanting with a low carb version. So nice to satisfy the desire for corn bread with my fajitas minus the tortillas. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
Ronalyn Hurley
I am so excited to have found your recipe but there is a typo in it. One cup of coconut flour weighs 112 grams not 121 grams. Knowing how important measurements are in baking, I thought you would want to edit it. Thanks again for developing and sharing your recipe.
Tami
I can't wait to get the sweet corn extract and try this. I have missed cornbread with my chili for several years since I started my low carb way of life. And then I am going to make your Mexican cornbread casserole after that! I just recently found your site and I love the recipes. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you so much.
Delores
Being a southern girl who was raised on cornbread I know good cornbread when I taste it. This is amazing! Being a type 2 diabetic I eat low carb and cornbread made with cornmeal is not a choice for me . I have tried many cornmealless "cornbread" recipes and none have had the right texture or flavor. I tried this one and was blown away because the taste and texture is what I have been craving. Next time I will use less sweetener but this recipe cured my cornbread craving and I will be using it often! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Brenda
Thank you so much for your comment, made my day!