Blue Cornbread

Blue cornbread is a Southwestern American quick bread made with blue cornmeal, which gives it a distinctive blue-purple hue and a slightly nuttier flavor than yellow or white cornbread. It's typically leavened with baking powder and may include ingredients like buttermilk, eggs, and a small amount of fat. This variation is a staple in New Mexican and broader Southwestern cuisine, often served alongside savory dishes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Blue cornbread is primarily a carbohydrate-rich food, providing energy from its cornmeal and any added sweeteners. It offers key nutrients like fiber, iron, and B vitamins from the corn, with a typical 2-ounce serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	310 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Folate	35 mcg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Zinc	0.6 mg
Selenium	4 mcg

Per 1 piece (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The blue color comes from anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries, which are naturally present in the heirloom blue corn variety. Nutritionally, blue cornmeal often has a slightly lower glycemic index and higher protein content than its yellow counterpart.