Protein Cornbread

This cornbread is the perfect side to a salad, soup, or meat entree. It can also be a great snack, with the right combination of protein and carbohydrate to help get you through an afternoon workout. Best of all, this recipe is easy and takes a total of 30 minutes to make and bake.
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Note: This recipe is naturally Gluten Free since it uses only cornmeal instead of flour. This also increases the corn flavor

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup Milk or Milk Substitute 
• 1 large Egg
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce (61g)
• 1 cup Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt  (8 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (21g)
• 1 cup Cornmeal (132g)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (30g)
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Tbsp diced Jalapeno or 1/3-1/2 can Corn (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl until combined
3. Grease 8x8 pan with cooking spray
4. Pour mix into pan, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown
5. Makes 6 large cornbread slices

​Nutrition Facts (per slice):
Calories: 170
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 11g
Fat: 1g
Sodium: 305mg
Nutrition Facts calculated based on 2% milk, vanilla 100% Gold Standard whey, and without optional ingredients