The buttery flavor is attained by using a combination of avocado oil (the butteriest!) and a small dollop of vegan mayo. Definitely, use fresh corn kernels if corn is in season but if not frozen will work fine (or leave them out entirely). This vegan and gluten-free dish is southern approved!

Buttery Cornbread Squares [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup gluten-free flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pinch chili powder
1 tablespoon flax meal
1/4 cup maple syrup (or sugar)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup oil (avocado oil is great, but canola, grapeseed, or coconut should work as well)
1 cup water
1 cup corn kernels

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil an 8×8-inch or a 9×9-inch baking pan with a bit of neutral oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients, cornmeal through flax meal and stir. In a measuring…