Real cornbread made the THM E way—light, moist, and perfect for simple pantry meals without sacrificing flavor.

You don’t have to overthink meals to stay on plan. This simple cornbread uses ingredients you likely already have and fits easily into your everyday pantry routine.

This is the kind of recipe I rely on when I want meals to feel easier… not more complicated.

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Everyday Pantry Cornbread (THM E)

Why This Works:
Built from pantry staples so you can cook confidently without a last-minute store run

• Pantry Staples Cornmeal optional freeze-dried corn

• Low Fat → keeps you firmly in E territory

• Healthy Carbs → steady energy (no crash)

• Light but satisfying → great alongside soups or chili

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You may already have everything you need for this—no extra planning required.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1/2 cup oat flour

• 2 tablespoons of DIY Sweetener (to taste)

• 2 teaspoons of baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (this replaces the butter!)

• 2 egg whites (or 1 whole eff if needed for structure)

• 1 tablespoon applesauce (adds moisture without fat)

This comes together quickly—just mix, pour, and bake.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F

2. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.

3. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients until smooth.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients - don't overmix.

5. Pour into a lightly sprayed skillet.

6. Back at 18-22 minutes, until golden and set.

7. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Make Meals This Simple Every Week

If this recipe made things feel a little easier, imagine having simple meals like this all week…

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✔ No complicated systems
✔ Just simple combinations that work
✔ Use what you already have (even pantry + freeze-dried foods)

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📝 Prep Notes / Variations

• If you want to take this from “good” to wow, I want this every week:

  • Add freeze-dried corn (rehydrated) for texture

  • Stir in green chilies for a savory twist

  • Sprinkle a tiny bit of reduced-fat cheese on top (keep it light to stay E)

  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika for depth

This is where simple meals start to come together.

Easy Meal Pairings

• Turkey chili with beans

• Lentil soup

• Black bean soup

• Any pantry-based E meal

THM E | Easy Prep | Pantry-Friendly

Yield Servings: 8

Estimated Nutrition (THM E Version)

Per serving

• Calories: ~95

• Protein: ~ 4g

• Fat: ~.5-1g

• Carbohydrates: ~ 17g

This is a light, energizing cornbread designed to keep you satisfied without weighing you down - perfect for everyday pantry meals.

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