Is sweet potato cornbread healthy?

Yes, it’s naturally sweetened with real sweet potatoes and made with wholesome ingredients. You can reduce sugar or butter for a lighter version.

What’s the secret to moist cornbread?

The sweet potatoes, oil, and buttermilk all help keep it tender and moist. Don’t overmix or overbake.

Why do you need to soak sweet potatoes before cooking?

Soaking helps remove starch and keeps the texture smooth when mashed, but it’s optional here since you’ll mash them after cooking.

What are the four ingredients in cornbread?

Traditional cornbread uses cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and milk. This version adds sweet potatoes, spices, and sugar for more flavor.

Easy Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Description

A moist and tender Easy Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe that’s lightly sweet, warmly spiced, and perfect for breakfast or as a cozy side with chili, soups, or butter.

Ingredients

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1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (cooled)

2 large eggs

1 egg yolk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup melted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup buttermilk

Optional: drop of orange food coloring

For glaze: 2 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey, pinch of salt, pinch of cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and both sugars in a large bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, yolk, butter, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.

4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. While still hot, brush the top with melted butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, and cinnamon mixture.

8. Brush multiple times for a glossy finish and let cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

Use orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the best flavor and moisture.

Cool mashed sweet potatoes completely before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs.

Avoid overmixing to keep the crumb light and fluffy.

Use medium or fine cornmeal depending on preferred texture.

Serve warm with butter, honey, or maple syrup. Great with chili or BBQ.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 230
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg