This easy cornbread muffin recipe is made with certified Low FODMAP flour, cornmeal, and lactose-free or almond milk. They bake up fluffy, moist, and golden in 20 minutes. Lightly sweet and perfect for sensitive stomachs—serve with chili, salad, or enjoy as a snack.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup cornmeal: safe and Monash-approved.
- 1 cup Low FODMAP gluten-free flour: like Authentic Foods GF Classical Blend.
- ½ tsp xanthan gum: only if your flour doesn’t already include it.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar: adjust to taste.
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 cup Low FODMAP milk: lactose-free or almond (remove 1 tbsp).
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract: optional.
- Vegetable shortening: for greasing pan.
How To Make Low FODMAP Cornbread Muffins:
Preheat Oven:
Heat to 400°F. Grease and lightly flour your muffin or round pan.
Adjust the Milk:
Measure 1 cup milk and remove 1 tablespoon. Discard it.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, xanthan gum (if using), sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a second bowl, whisk the egg. Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir well.
Combine Mixtures:
Pour wet into dry and stir gently just until combined. Don’t overmix.
Fill Muffin Cups:
Divide batter into 9 muffin cups, filling about ⅔ full.
Bake:
Bake for 15–20 minutes (muffins) or 25 minutes (round pan), until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool:
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Recipe Tips:
- Don’t overmix—the muffins will stay tender.
- Want a sweeter version? Increase sugar to ⅓ cup.
- Removing 1 tbsp of milk improves texture.
- Gluten-free baked goods cook quickly—watch your oven.
How to Store & Reheat:
- Room Temp: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Fridge: Keeps for 4–5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months. Reheat 20–30 seconds in microwave.
Nutrition Facts (per muffin):
- Calories: ~185
- Sodium: ~160mg
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fibre: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
FAQs:
Is cornbread Low FODMAP?
Yes—when made with Low FODMAP flour, cornmeal, and lactose-free milk.
Can I use almond milk?
Yes, up to 1 cup per recipe is safe for sensitive guts.
Why remove 1 tablespoon of milk?
It keeps the batter from being too wet and improves texture.
Can I make this as a round loaf?
Yes! Just bake for 25 minutes and test with a toothpick.
Are these muffins sweet?
They’re lightly sweet. Increase sugar slightly if preferred.
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Low FODMAP Cornbread Muffins
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kcalSoft, lightly sweet muffins made with certified gut-friendly ingredients—perfect for sensitive digestion.
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup Low FODMAP gluten-free flour
½ tsp xanthan gum (if needed)
¼ cup sugar
3½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup lactose-free or almond milk (remove 1 tbsp)
1 egg
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Shortening for greasing
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease muffin pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
- Whisk egg, milk, oil, and vanilla in another.
- Stir wet into dry just until combined.
- Fill 9 muffin cups about ⅔ full.
- Bake 15–20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan.
