Low-Fat Cornbread

We all love cornbread, but even a small piece can contain up to 300 calories -- and that's without the butter! A reader who remains anonymous is searching for a healthy cornbread recipe so that she can enjoy it along with her family and friends, rather than pretending not to care for it because of it's high calorie content.

Traditional cornbread is usually full of butter and sugar. I am replacing sugar with a dash of Sun Crystals, which contain half the calories of regular sugar. I am switching out the butter for fat-free Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is high in calcium and protein and low in lactose, making this suitable for people who are lactose intolerant. I am also adding a cup of canned corn to provide fiber and texture to the dish, by doing this I am also cutting the fat per serving since corn is naturally low in fat. Corn also contains B vitamins, which have been shown to help improve memory and aid in reducing the risk for colon cancer and heart attack. Corn also contains zeaxanthin and lutein, which aid in eye and heart health.

Try this delicious cornbread recipe!



Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon Sun Crystals
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 whole egg
• 1 cup of canned corn

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 13" x 9" baking pan with a nonfat cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sun crystals, baking soda and salt. Stir in Greek yogurt and beaten eggs. Stir until blended. Add canned corn.
3. Pour batter into greased pan.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Serves 12


Nutrition Content (per serving):

125 calories, 22g carbohydrate, 2.5g fiber, 7.5g protein, 1g fat, 357mg sodium

Pair with my turkey chili and you have a delicious meal for a total of 400 calories!

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