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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Bread

    Homemade Vegan Cornbread

    Published: Apr 8, 2025 · by Nicole · Updated: Apr 8, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    vegan cornbread

    This easy homemade vegan cornbread is dense and moist, just the right amount of sweet, and packed full of fresh corn flavor. It’s a wonderful treat on its own or the perfect match for a hearty bowl of vegan chili.

    vegan cornbread being served
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    • How to Make Vegan Cornbread
    • Easy Variations
    • How to Serve Vegan Cornbread
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    Cornbread is one of those delightfully perfect foods. Moist, fluffy, sweet. What's not to love?

    And fresh homemade cornbread is as good as it gets. I've been making this cornbread recipe for years, but wanted to try my hand at a vegan version as well. Because everyone deserves to eat great cornbread. 😉

    This vegan cornbread recipe is:

    • An easy one-bowl recipe!
    • Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
    • Ready in less than 30 minutes.
    • 100% vegan and vegetarian-friendly
    • Dairy-free. We use a plant based milk, like almond milk, in place of traditional milk.
    • Egg-free - A staple in traditional cornbread, you won't find any eggs here.

    This cornbread is the perfect match for my slow cooker vegan chili - or any of these other amazing vegan chili recipes. And if you love Southern food, be sure to check out this veggie jambalaya or these crazy good homemade hush puppies.

    vegan cornbread in a hand ready to eat

    How to Make Vegan Cornbread

    This one-bowl recipe is so crazy easy to make, you won't believe it. Let's get started!

    Start off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, in a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

    mix all the dry ingredients for vegan cornbread

    Next, add in the melted vegan butter (I like Earth's Balance) and mix everything together.

    Then, slowly add in the non-dairy milk. I like to use almond milk - but you can use any type you prefer.

    You might need a little bit more almond milk to get your cornbread batter to the right consistency. It can vary a bit depending on the flour you use.

    So, I always start with about 1 cup of almond milk and then add some more if needed. Remember, you can always add more milk to the batter, but you just can’t take it away!

    mixing vegan cornbread batter

    Once the vegan cornbread batter is smooth, pour it into a baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake until golden brown and the center is set. This should take about 20-25 minutes in a 400F degree oven.

    vegan cornbread in a baking pan

    Easy Variations

    What’s great about this recipe is that you can use it as a “basic” cornbread recipe, and adjust it to your own liking.

    If you prefer a sweeter cornbread, just adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe. Maybe add 1 extra tablespoon of sugar at a time, or try adding some agave syrup or maple syrup instead.

    vegan cornbread being served on a plate

    Or maybe you prefer a less sweet and more savory cornbread. That’s easy, just lessen the amount of sugar in the recipe and add some diced jalapenos or fresh corn kernels.

    (And if that sounds good, be sure to check out my Sweet and Spicy Cornbread recipe, too.)

    Some other great add-ins for vegan cornbread are: chopped herbs, chopped scallions, fresh tomatoes, sauteed onions, grated carrots, or any vegan cheese you like.

    vegan cornbread piled on a plate

    How to Serve Vegan Cornbread

    Of course, cornbread is totally delicious all on its own. But it's even better when served up with a bowl of vegan-friendly chili!

    It also makes for a fun vegan breakfast with some jam and dairy-free butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup. It's even as a side dish along with a hearty tomato soup or this ginger-garlic soup.

    More Tasty Recipes

    If you love this cornbread, be sure to check out these other veg-friendly ideas:

    • Cornbread Pancakes
    • Vegan Baked Beans
    • Homemade Vegan Dinner Rolls

    And don’t forget to grab a copy of my free vegan cheat sheet too! It’s packed with my favorite easy substitutions to help you make just about any recipe vegan!

    Recipe

    vegan cornbread

    One-Bowl Vegan Cornbread

    This easy, homemade vegan cornbread is dense and moist, just the right amount of sweet, and packed full of fresh corn flavor. It’s a wonderful treat on its own or the perfect match for a hearty bowl of vegan chili.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: dairy-free, Gluten free, Vegan, vegetarian
    Keyword: cornbread recipe, Delicious Everyday, homemade cornbread, vegan cornbread
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup cornmeal
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 cup almond milk or other plant-based milk
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 4 tbsp vegan butter melted
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • Pinch of salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl - cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    • Add in the melted butter and stir to combine. Slowly add the milk, while mixing to combine into a cohesive batter.
    • Pour the vegan cornbread batter into a nonstick pan, with parchment paper lining the bottom.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.9mg
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