Easy Oil-Free Cornbread

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup optional
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the plant milk, applesauce, maple syrup if using and apple cider vinegar.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don't overmix.
  • Pour the batter into a parchment-lined 8-inch square baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.