Whole Grain Cornsticks

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
• 1/3 cup minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (flour through salt) in a large bowl. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine milk, oil, honey, and egg. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in corn, onion, and jalapeño.
3. Place a cast-iron cornstick pan in a 425° oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately coat with cooking spray. Spoon batter into pan. Bake at 425° for 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan immediately; serve warm.