Applesauce Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
2. 2 Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. 3 Add buttermilk, applesauce, egg whites, and oil; mix well by hand.
4. 4 Pour batter into the pan and shake to level.
5. 5 Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. 6 Allow to cool, then cut into 12 squares.