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North versus South. In our house, my heritage battles with my husband’s over what else? Cornbread. Since my hand is on the mixer, I win every time. My northern-inspired cornbread is denser, less cake-like, and not at all sweet. The perfect accompaniment to a savory soup or hearty salad.
Cornbread Muffins
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
¼ cup butter room temperature2 eggs¾ cup almond flour¼ cup fine grind cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt¼ cup unsweetened plain yogurt
Instructions
Before you begin, bring butter to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a muffin tin with parchment liners.
Separate eggs, reserving egg whites.
Mix almond flour, corn meal, baking powder and salt in a small bowl, set aside.
With an electric mixer, cream egg yolks and butter.
Add yogurt, followed by flour mixture until well combined, set aside.
Wash and dry beaters.
Using a separate bowl, whip egg whites on low until frothy, increasing to high until soft peaks form.
Fold egg whites into batter.
Measure 2 tablespoons of batter into prepared muffin tin.
Bake for 15 minutes, until golden.
Notes
Naturally low-carb & gluten-free
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Fiber: 1g | Calories: 150kcal | Fat: 12g | Protein: 4g | Carbohydrates: 6g
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