Add a burst of savory flavor and satisfying crunch to your salads and soups with these homemade croutons. Made from wholesome vegan ingredients, they’re perfectly seasoned and baked to a golden crisp for that extra zing in every bite. Add some delight to your dishes with this easy upgrade!
Vegan Homemade Croutons
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 243 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (16 oz.) unsliced homemade-style white bread day-old works best
- 3 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 3/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Optional
- 1 tsp. nutritional yeast
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In small bowl, combine all seasonings.
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Slice bread into 1-inch cubes and place in large mixing bowl. Drizzle bread cubes with avocado oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle on seasonings and toss again to fully distribute.
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On parchment-lined baking sheet, lay out bread cubes evenly and bake 24 minutes, tossing every 6 minutes or so.
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Once golden brown, remove from oven to cool completely.
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Transfer to airtight container and use for salads, soups and stuffing.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Homemade Croutons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 312mg13%
Potassium 117mg3%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.