My Recipe for Gluten Free Cornbread Skillet is a family and fan-favorite –it’s been shared on social media over forty-thousand times!
Recipe for Gluten Free Cornbread Skillet
I’ve been serving this low-carb cornbread recipe at our Thanksgiving dinner for years and it’s quite a hit.
It’s so good though, that the boys enjoy it year-round.
When I serve it to them, I melt butter and honey together and drizzle it over the warm cornbread straight out of the oven.
Keto Cornbread Recipes
I loved making cornbread when I was a kid growing up in the 1970s
Back then we used a mix, and smothered our cornbread in margarine. It was packed with sugar and one of my favorite treats.
Now I make this special low carb keto cornbread recipe.
Corn in Cornbread
And the secret is out –there’s no corn in my cornbread. Why? I can’t digest corn.
My corn free cornbread is a bit of an oxymoron, but once you taste it, you won’t know the difference!
How to Make a Cornbread
This recipe for Gluten Free Cornbread Skillet is made with six ingredients total.
All you need to do is throw the almond flour, flaxmeal, salt, and baking soda in a food processor, then pulse in the eggs and apple cider vinegar.
Transfer the batter to a greased cast iron skillet pan to bake and voilá.
Warm keto cornbread straight out of the oven.
How to Make Cornbread Homemade
This homemade corn bread recipe is so dang easy it won’t bog you down when you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner.
It’s also wonderful to throw in the oven as an after school snack for your little ones on a chilly day.
In fact, they might want to help you make it like mine did.
Gluten Free Cornbread Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¼ cup golden flaxmeal
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a food processor combine almond flour, flaxmeal, salt, and baking soda
- Pulse in eggs and apple cider vinegar
- Transfer batter to a greased 9 inch cast iron skillet
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes
- Serve
How to Store Cornbread
I often make this Gluten Free Cornbread Skillet a day ahead of time.
After it bakes, I let it cool, then remove from the skillet.
To store, I wrap the cornbread in a paper towel, then zip it into a plastic bag and place it in the fridge.
It will keep for up to four days when stored this way.
Cornbread Almond Flour
The almond flour in this cornbread gives it an incredible flavor profile.
It makes me so happy to eat healthy keto cornbread and serve it to my family!
Is Cornbread Gluten Free
Wondering if cornbread is gluten free?
Made without wheat flour, my cornbread is 100% gluten free.
Cornbread Goes With?
Cornbread goes with so many delicious toppings.
We love it with my Gravy Recipe for Biscuits, or dipped in my incredible 3-Ingredient Cranberry Cherry Relish.
Here are some other classics you can try smothering it in:
- Buttermilk
- Honey
- Jalapeños
Corn Bread Sweet
If you’d like cornbread that’s sweet, but still keto, you can add one-eighth teaspoon of stevia to the batter.
I’ve made it that way and it’s fantastic.
I think it would also be amazing with a tablespoon or two of honey added to the recipe, but I haven’t tried that so not sure if other ingredients need to be adjusted accordingly.
Gluten Free Cornbread in Cast Iron
This is a fantastic gluten free cornbread recipe.
Baking it in the cast iron skillet and serving it hot table side really takes it to the next level.
Bonus? Fewer dishes to clean equals a win-win for me.
Cast Iron Skillets Recipes
I love cooking in a cast iron skillet, it makes everything look and taste better!
So below, I’m sharing my favorite one pot meal, cast iron skillet recipes with you.
Spaghetti Squash Bake Recipe
My Keto Mac and Cheese Skillet Casserole is the perfect spaghetti squash bake recipe!
It’s made with nine ingredients total, including the salt and pepper.
The only other things you need to make this are ground beef, eggs, a touch of cream, cheese, and smoked paprika..
Huevos Rancheros Casserole
My seven ingredient Huevos Rancheros Casserole recipe is made with eggs, olive oil, onion, salsa, cheese, salt, and pepper.
It’s a great one pot meal for a crowd.
Cauliflower Rice Mexican
Another wonderful one pot meal, my Mexican Chicken and Rice is made with eight ingredients and a cinch to prepare.
All you need is olive oil, cauliflower rice, chicken, onion, celery, chilies, chili powder, and salt.
Feel free to take it up and notch and top with diced avocados and cheese!
Keto Diet Healthy Recipes
My Recipe for Gluten Free Skillet Cornbread is perfect if you’re in need of Keto Diet Healthy Recipes.
So are the keto one pot meals above.
All of these low carb recipes are 100% gluten free and grain free, just like everything else on my website!
Making Cornbread
I hope you and your family enjoy making cornbread as much as we do.
What are you going to top your cornbread with?
Honey, green chiles, jalapeños? Leave a comment and let me know your favorite cornbread topping.
This Recipe for Gluten Free Skillet Cornbread is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared it in 2016.
Harriet says
Thanks for your recipes. Can a person just use a 10 inch??? Cannot wait to try this!!! Or how about an 8 by 8 pan??
Elana says
Harriet, I haven’t tried that so not sure, if you do experiment please let us know how it goes :-)
Noelle says
In the comments you mentioned you could use buttermilk instead of the ACV. Would it still be 2 tbsp? I have buttermilk on hand in case I couldn’t find a substitute corn bread recipe and had to make a regular one.
Elana says
Noelle, thanks for your comment! It seems that another reader made that suggestion, but I haven’t tried this substitute so am not sure how it would work :-)
Jennifer says
This is a pretty close tasting recipe for cornbread. But, mine came out with a dense sponge like texture. Can you give me some hints on how to avoid that? I would like to convert my Grandma’s cornbread dressing recipe and that requires a nice crumbly texture.
Elana says
Jennifer, thanks for your comment! Be sure to use the ingredients and especially brands that I link to in order to get the best results :-)
Patrice Jones says
Here are the macros for this recipe if anyone needs them:
Total carbs: 6.3g (5%)
Sugar:1.5g
Protein: 10.1g (19%)
Fat: 18.1g (76%)
Instead of apple cider vinegar, could I use citric acid instead?
Elana says
Thanks Patrice!
Caren says
How many calories?
Elana says
Caren, for more on that please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a wonderful day!
Elana
Mildred "Millie" Butler says
Hi Elana,
So glad your health is improving. After years suffering from IBS and migraines, I have decided to go grain free. I have made your banana bread several times, and we usually gobble it up with no leftovers. But since this is going to really be a full-on lifestyle change for me to try to improve how I feel, I would like to make several loaves of different breads as a time saver. You mention that your bread will last a few days in the refrigerator, but what about freezing?
Can i make these ahead to freeze? If so, how long do they last frozen before the quality is affected, and what breads do you recommend would freeze best?
Millie
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Elana says
Hi Millie, thanks for your comment! Since I usually have so many boys at my house everything is gobbled up very quickly. Sorry I can’t be of more help :-)
Patrice Jones says
Yes, it freezes very well! I use a FoodSaver to vacuum seal the cornbread, and remove it the night before to thaw it then warm it in the oven.
Elana says
Thanks Patrice!
Rose says
Do you bake it and the freeze it ? Thanks. I made this yesterday and it is definitely a keeper!!!
Lauren says
What purpose does the apple cider vinegar serve? I used it, and maybe it is my sensitive taste buds for this, but it seems to overpower the flavor of the bread. I’d like to try it without it.
Elana says
Hi Lauren, it provides acid which activates the baking soda :-)
Leslie Townsend says
Buttermilk or sour milk can be substituted……lemon juice doesn’t leave behind a strong taste either
Elana says
Leslie, thanks for your comment! Have you tried those substitutions in this recipe? If so I’d love to know. Thanks so much for stopping by :-)
lisa schmidley says
Aunt and I made with lemon juice. Had a good rise and nice taste.
Elana says
Thanks Lisa!
Shawn says
Amoretti Popcorn or Sweet Corn extract could be added to make it even more corn tasting. :)
Elana says
Thanks Shawn! That’s a great idea. I would just caution people to make sure it’s gluten-free :-)
Lisa says
Another option is Capella Flavoring Drops, Popcorn V2. This is from their website;
Capella Qualities:
Flavor any type of food or beverage. We leave the sweetening to you!
Capella Flavor Drops are water soluble, highly concentrated, multi-purpose flavoring.
Zero fats, calories or sweeteners.
No preservatives, stabilizers or potassium sorbate.
Corn and peanut free!
Gluten-free and vegan friendly. Our drops contain no animal products of any kind.
Guilt free. Create sugar free low-calorie drink and food alternatives.
Perfect for diabetics.
Elana says
Thanks Lisa!
Ilene says
Is the total carbs listed for whole pan or per serving? What would be the net carbs?
Elana says
Ilene, for more on that please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a wonderful day!
Elana
Debora says
I bought some of these drops. Do you have any idea how much Sweet Corn Extract to put in this recipe?
Sandy says
I just have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! My family does too. I usually make it in muffin pan. Turns out great!
Elana says
Sandy, I’m so happy that you and your family LOVE this recipe!
Suzette says
Hi Sandy….I’m thinking of making these in a muffin pan and inserting a cocktail frank in the middle of each muffin. How long do you bake the muffins for?
Emily says
Elena, I hope you don’t mind if I share the nutrition facts for others. I only counted the almond flour, flaxmeal, and eggs, since the other ingredients are minimal.
(c=calories, f=fat, nc=net carbs, p=protein)
2 cups blanched almond flour (1280c, 112f, 24nc, 48p)
1/4 cup golden flaxmeal (300c, 24f, 0nc, 10p)
5 large eggs (360c, 24f, 2nc, 30p)
Total: 1940c, 160f, 26nc, 88p
Trendolyn says
So how do I calculate the per serving macros? I am new to this lifestyle but I truly am loving it. I am just craving stew and cornbread!
Doris says
Thank you!! ?
Shannon says
Could I use regular flax meal rather than golden? I don’t have any at the moment. Will it alter the flavor? I don’t want to rush and waste 5 organic eggs if it’s not ideal, thanks!
Elana says
Shannon, I haven’t tried that so not sure. If you do please let us know how it goes :-)