Perfect Keto Cornbread (Almond Flour Base)

A delicious low-carb alternative that tastes just like traditional cornbread

KEY INFO

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Rustic kitchen setup with mixing bowls, almond flour and eggs under natural light

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

9-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish
2 mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Whisk

INGREDIENTS

Dry Ingredients

2 cups blanched almond flour (200g)
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

4 large eggs, room temperature
⅓ cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (80g)
¼ cup melted butter (60g)
1 tsp sweet corn extract (optional)

Pouring golden batter into a buttery, glistening cast iron skillet

METHOD

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease your baking dish or skillet with butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs until fluffy, then mix in sweetener and melted butter.
Crucial Step: Slowly fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined – do not overmix.
Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top with your spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until:
- Edges are golden brown
- Center is set
- Toothpick comes out clean
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Perfectly baked golden brown cornbread with crispy edges in a cast iron pan.

CRUCIAL TIPS

Bring eggs to room temperature for better rising.
Don’t substitute coconut flour without major recipe adjustments.
Look for golden edges as your main doneness indicator.
Let cool completely before storing.

STORAGE & VARIATIONS

Storage

Room temperature: 2 days in an airtight container.
Refrigerated: Up to 1 week.
Frozen: Up to 3 months.

Variations

Add 1 cup shredded cheddar for a savory version.
Mix in jalapeños for heat.
Stir in crumbled bacon bits.
Add 1 tsp vanilla extract for a sweeter version.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overmixing the batter
Opening oven door while baking
Using cold eggs
Skipping the cooling period

Sliced keto cornbread with a pat of melting butter under warm lighting

Per Serving: 165 calories | 14g fat | 3g net carbs | 6g protein

This keto cornbread recipe delivers all the comfort of traditional cornbread without the carbs. Perfect alongside chili or simply slathered with butter!