Cornbread is a comforting and nostalgic addition to your favorite chilis, stews, and soups, and a holiday staple! While you can make it from scratch, it is often convenient to opt for store-bought mixes, especially when preparing for a crowd. The most well-known brand is Jiffy Cornbread; however, their classic cornbread mix is not vegan.

Look for the Jiffy Vegetarian Cornbread mix for a vegan version.

A box of jiffy original cornbread mix that is not vegan.

How to make vegan cornbread from Jiffy box mix?

Step 1 – Buy the Jiffy cornbread mix with the green label on the top that says vegetarian.

A box of jiffy vegetarian cornbread mix that is vegan.

Step 2 – Follow the instructions on the box, except using plant-based milk like soy milk or oat milk instead of dairy milk. Also, swap one egg out of a vegan egg replacement like a chickpea flour egg or a flax egg instead, then bake as directed.

Tip – this cornbread mix works perfectly in my vegan corn casserole recipe.

Cornbread ingredients that are not vegan

Jiffy cornbread mix is not vegan because it contains lard, a clarified fat derived from the belly of a pig. Other brands may also contain honey, honey powder, and/or butter, egg, or milk products, so it is important to check the ingredients list before purchasing.

Cornbread ingredients that are vegan

  • Cornmeal
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking Soda
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Plant-based Milk
  • Oil

Is cornbread gluten-free?

Store-bought cornbread mixes and homemade cornbread typically include wheat flour and are therefore not gluten-free. If making cornbread at home, however, you can typically substitute gluten-free flour blends for the flour in recipes.

I have found that blends with sorghum flour tend to have a slightly chewier texture, so I try to avoid those. Instead, I opt for blends with xanthan gum in the mix or add a teaspoon to the batter. This assures that the cornbread holds together better. Do not use nut-based flour like almond flour for homemade cornbread.

Three piece of vegan cornbread stacked on top of each other.
Classic vegan cornbread

Vegan cornbread mix guide

Some other brands make vegan cornbread mixes, or you can easily make your own homemade vegan cornbread.

These are some brands, commonly found in the US, that make vegan cornbread. If you do not see a brand on this list, be sure to check the product’s ingredients label before purchasing.

Bob’s Red Mill, Gluten-Free Cornbread Mix

This mix by Bob’s Red Mill is totally vegan and also gluten-free! The recipe for preparing the mix does call for eggs; however, you will need to substitute with a vegan egg replacement, like a flax egg.

365 Cornbread mix by Whole Foods

This cornbread mix is easy to find online or at Whole Foods Market and is totally vegan.

King Arthur Flour Gluten Free Cornbread Mix

This is another vegan-friendly cornbread mix option that is also gluten-free!

Trader Joe’s Cornbread Mix

The cornbread mix that Trader Joe’s carries is vegan, but the instructions call for eggs, so you will need to use a vegan substitute.

Vegetarian Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

If you’re still looking to enjoy the classic Jiffy cornbread, you can check out the brand’s vegetarian version. Instead of lard, this boxed mix contains vegetable shortening, so it is vegan.

A vegan jalapeno cornbread baked in a red iron skillet with a piece being taken out.
Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread

How to make homemade vegan cornbread

Cornbread pairs well with so many recipes, and making your own at home is surprisingly easy. Follow my cornbread recipes for the best vegan cornbread, vegan jalapeno cornbread, or this vegan cornbread casserole, and you won’t be disappointed!

A piece of vegan corn bread casserole with a fork sticking in it.
Vegan cornbread casserole

How to serve vegan cornbread

Vegan cornbread makes a great addition to tons of comforting meals and is a staple holiday side. Try pairing your vegan cornbread with some of these recipes!

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