This is a healthier Southern cornbread recipe made with Greek yogurt – moist, yummy and ready in just 25 minutes!

Healthier Southern Cornbread Recipe

Let me begin by saying that this cornbread isn’t sweet. This recipe is for Southern cornbread which is savory – something that’s eaten like bread more than a dessert.

Traditional Southern cornbread doesn’t contain any sugar and is mostly made of cornmeal, which makes it an amazing side to bacon, sausages (think big American breakfast), a hearty soup or stew.

Classic Southern cornbread is usually made with buttermilk and cooked in a cast iron skillet with bacon grease. But since this recipe is a healthier version of the classic,

I’m using Greek yogurt, less butter and spraying a little vegetable oil in a baking dish. Greek yogurt is a great substitute for high-fat baking ingredients because it’s creamy and retains moisture.

I didn’t miss any of the buttermilk nor extra pats of butter in this healthier Southern cornbread recipe. It came out moist, tender and savory – just the way I like it!

You can eat the Southern cornbread on its own or dress it up with a pinch of confectionary sugar and a drizzle of honey (manuka honey is the most nutritious) for a touch of sweetness. It won’t be sweet enough to be served as a dessert but perfect as a French-toast-like treat for brunch!

Other brunch recipes you will love: coconut French toasts, healthy banana bread, crustless quiche with edamame, omelet fried rice (omurice).

Did you like this Healthier Southern Cornbread Recipe? Are there changes you made that you would like to share? Share your tips and recommendations in the comments section below!

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