Soul-Healthy Cornbread

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Soul-Healthy Cornbread.

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
• 4 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly spray and 8 inch square pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
3. Mix dry ingredients in an medium-sized mixing bowl.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well by hand.
5. Pour the batter into the sprayed pan and shake to make it level.
6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
7. Allow to cool, then cut into 12 squares.