The Best Substitutes for Cornmeal

Step 1

Use 1 cup of corn flour. Add to the recipe as instructed. Cooking time will likely be shorter are corn flour will make a lighter mixture. Note: corn flour and cornstarch are not the same thing!

Step 2

Use 1/2 cup corn frits. Use as directed. For a smoother texture, you can grind the grits down to get the texture of corn meal.

Step 3

Use 1 cup of masa harina. Add to the recipe as instructed.

Step 4

Use 1 ¼ cup semolina – you'll need slightly more semolina than the recipe calls for corn meal. Add to recipe as instructed.

Step 5

Use 1 cup of polenta OR, if using coarse polenta, then use ¾ cup. Use as the recipe instructs.

Step 6

Use 1 cup of non-flavored, regular breadcrumbs. Use as the recipe instructs.

Step 7

Use 1 cup of ground oats as cornmeal. Grind the oats into a fine powder and add as directed to the recipe.

Step 8

Choose low-sugar, high-flour cornflakes for the best flavor and use 1 cup. Grind the cornflakes until they become a powder, measure the amount, then use as directed.

Step 9

Use 1 cup of ground tortilla chips. Blend the chips until they become a powder, measure the amount, then use as the recipe directs.

Step 10

Use 1 cup of ground flaxseed. Grind flaxseeds in a blender or buy pre-blended and add to the recipe as directed

Step 11

Use 1 cup of wheat flour – you may want to add extra sugar for sweetness. Use as the recipe directs. The texture and flavor will be different from corn meal.

Step 12

Use 1 cup of coconut flour, then add to the recipe as instructed.

Step 13

Use 1 cup of almond flour, then add to the recipe as instructed.