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    Allianna's Kitchen » Meals » Appetizers

    Published: Jan 11, 2022 · Modified: Mar 8, 2023 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Homemade Gluten Free Croutons Recipe

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    These Gluten Free Croutons are a great addition to so many different kinds of dishes: soups, salads and so much more! These easy homemade croutons can also be made low carb and keto friendly!

    Gluten free croutons in a bowl with a plate under it.

    These are the best croutons I’ve ever had, and you’d never even know that they are gluten free! I can’t even taste the difference and neither can my friends that don’t have dietary restrictions like I do.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutes and Variations
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Equipment Needed
    • Expert Tips
    • Storage Instructions
    • Other Gluten Free Recipes You Will Love
    • Did you try this recipe?
    • Gluten Free Croutons

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • First off, they are so simple! This recipe literally takes minutes to prep and is a nice elegant addition to so many different kinds of meals.
    • Secondly, it is so hard to find gluten free croutons in the store that are also dairy and soy free, so having an easy recipe to make at home is perfect.
    • This homemade version is a fraction of the cost of store bought and even more delicious!
    • Your kids and your friends will love this recipe and won’t even taste a difference.
    • This recipe can be made in the oven or even the air fryer!
    • You can even make this recipe low carb by using a different kind of gluten free bread.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for croutons in glass bowls on a tabletop.
    • Gluten free bread-Any kind of gluten free bread will work but my favorites are Udi’s, Trader Joe’s brand that comes in a green bag, or Carbonaut gluten free bread from Whole Foods. If you want to make homemade keto croutons, I highly suggest the Carbonaut brand. It is absolutely delicious and naturally low carb!
    • Roasting oil-Any kind will work. I like using avocado or olive oil. You could even use ghee here!
    • Sea salt-For flavor.
    • Dried herbs-I love oregano, parsley and basil. You can use all 3 or you can use just one. It is up to you, it is personal preference! Personally I like mine with a ton of herbs!
    • Garlic powder-For flavor.

    OPTIONAL:

    • Parmesan cheese-I am a huge fan of the 365 vegan plant based parmesan cheese. You can totally use real parmesan cheese if you are not dairy free, too!

    See recipe card for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutes and Variations

    • Gluten free bread– You can use any type of gluten free bread, even a low carb option!
    • Roasting Oil -Although I love olive oil, you can substitute avocado oil or even ghee. You can even make your own Ghee!

    The recipe has not been tested with other substitutions and variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step by Step Instructions

    Gluten free croutons ingredients in a glass bowl.
    Step #1: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Then, cut your bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
    Bread on a baking sheet.
    Step #2: Place the bread mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer, and bake for 1 hour. Serve warm, if desired.

    Equipment Needed

    • baking sheet

    Expert Tips

    • Tip #1: Although you can use any type of gluten free bread, my favorite brand is Udi’s which is available in many grocery stores including Whole Foods.
    • Tip #2: To cut the bread, you can use a knife or kitchen scissors. I love using kitchen scissors because they make the job so much easier.
    • Tip #3: Instead of the oven, you can make this recipe in the air fryer. They only take about 6 minutes to cook!
    Can I use these gluten free croutons in a stuffing recipe?

    Yes! These croutons would taste amazing in your favorite stuffing recipe!

    Can I make this recipe in the air fryer?

    Yes! You will follow the same steps until you get to the cooking time. Place the seasoned bread in the air fryer basket at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes. After the 3 minute mark is up, toss and cook for another 3 minutes.

    What should I serve with this recipe?

    I love serving my homemade croutons with salads and soups. My favorites are Thai Chicken Soup and Whole30 Chili.

    How can I make low carb keto croutons?

    The Carbonaut gluten free brand from Whole Foods is my favorite low carb/keto bread brand. It makes for great gluten free croutons!

    Baked gluten free croutons with tons on a baking sheet.

    Storage Instructions

    • This recipe can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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      The Best Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe
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      Air Fryer Toast
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      The Best Gluten Free Biscuits
    • 4 aip paleo bread rolls stacked on a plate
      AIP Bread Roll

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    Gluten Free Croutons

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 10 servings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    292kcal
    Cost $5
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    Equipment

    • baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 loaf gluten free bread See notes above on keto bread choices
    • 1/3 cup olive oil or Ghee
    • 1 tbsp dried herbs I like parsley, basil or oregano
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp garlic powder

    OPTIONAL:

    • 1/3 cup parmesean cheese I like the 365 dairy free brand

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 270. Cut up the gluten free bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Lay out cubes in a single layer and bake for 1 hour.

    For the air fryer:

    • Cut up the gluten free bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Place in the air fryer at 350 for 3 minutes, then toss around and cook for 3 more minutes.

    Notes

    Storage: This recipe can be stored in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate , and the calorie count is not guaranteed.  It is based on 10 servings.
    Servings: This recipe should yield 10 servings.
    Quick, easy, crunch gluten free crouton recipe!
    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. lori says

      February 07, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Great croutons to keep on hand for soups and salads. So delicious

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:44 am

        Thanks for your review!

        Reply

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