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These low sodium croutons are simple to make and loaded with garlic and herbs! Toast up some croutons tossed in olive oil and your favorite spices for a quick and easy addition to your next meal. Great on salads, soups, or just eaten by the handful (no judgement).
This low sodium croutons recipe is a fantastic way to use up stale bread, for a great no waste recipe. See below for tips on our favorite low sodium breads to use!
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Toss some major flavor into your next salad with these great homemade low sodium croutons! You can use your favorite store-bought low sodium bread, but I like to use my easy no knead low salt bread which we usually have a loaf of on the counter.
When I have extra bread that is getting stale, these garlic & herb croutons are the perfect way to breathe new life into old bread.  Just toss with bold flavorful spices, bake, and enjoy fresh croutons straight out of the oven or air fryer!

These Low Sodium Croutons Are

  • Crunchy
  • Herby
  • Garlicky
  • Loaded with Flavor
  • So simple to make
  • Great on soups, salads, or grain bowls for extra crunch!

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What’s In These Low Sodium Croutons?

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  • Low Sodium Bread – see the next section below for some great low sodium, no salt, and reduced salt options.
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use a fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.  Olive oil gives this dish a great taste, and also can contain heart-healthy properties!
  • Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. Make sure you get a no-salt-added variety like this one!
  • Garlic Powder: Also a major pantry staple ingredient that gets used in our house daily! I love this garlic powder and add it to a lot of recipes that I would use fresh garlic in too.
  • Onion Powder: adds a delicious and savory flavor to this dish as well, and the onion powder pairs nicely with the raw onion in the salad.

What’s the Best Low Sodium Bread?

It can be so difficult to find low sodium bread at the store!  When I can’t find any low salt bread, I love making my own so I know exactly how much sodium goes into it. Here are a few of our favorite low sodium bread option – both store-bought and homemade.

  • Ezekiel breads – Ezekiel breads come in a few different flavors, and can be found in the frozen section of your supermarket. Our favorites are their sprouted bread which is 75mg sodium per slice and the flax bread which is 70mg sodium per slice.
  • No Salt Added Bread – you can buy this no-salt-added bread online here which has no salt added and only 5mg sodium per slice!
  • Homemade overnight no-knead bread – this is one of my favorites, we make this almost every weekend!  Don’t let homemade bread intimidate you, it couldn’t be simpler – it’s just flour, salt (or salt substitute), yeast, and water.  Let it rise overnight, and bake in the morning – recipe here!
  • Low sodium whole wheat bread – I love my whole wheat bread recipe here for sandwiches and toast.
  • Low Sodium Brioche – this makes fantastic ricotta toast or French toast!  It’s sweet, great for beginner bakers, and ready in a few hours.
  • Low Sodium Cornbread – another favorite of ours, this easy cornbread is great to enjoy with soups and low sodium chili.

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How To Make Vegan Croutons

  1. Set the oven broiler to low. Place a baking rack is the center if the oven.
  2. Cube the bread into small 1/2 inch cubes, add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. To the bowl, add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well until bread is coated in oil and spices, and place the bread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven.
  4. Bake over low broiler for about 3 minutes, then flip and broil for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
  5. Depending on the heat of your broiler it may take less (or more) time so pay close attention when the croutons are in the oven so they do not burn.
  6. Once the croutons turn a golden brown, remove from oven and allow to cool. Top on soups or salads… Or just eat a handful as a snack.  Yep, they are that good!

Or Make These Croutons in an Air Fryer

Follow steps 2 & 3 above. Add the croutons to your air fryer basket, and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.

Low Sodium Salad Additions To Enjoy All Year!

I love this low sodium croutons recipe, which adds big flavor to the table. I love serving these croutons over salad with dinner, any time of the year.

Salads and dressings can be easy to make low sodium by using homemade croutons and dressings – which only take minutes to make!  Browse all our low sodium salad recipes here for your next family favorite.

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More Low Sodium Salad Ideas You’ll  Love!

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Creamy Low Sodium Chickpea Salad

Low Sodium Pasta Salad Recipe

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Low Sodium Croutons

AuthorKelly Jensen
These low sodium croutons are simple to make and loaded with garlic and herbs! Toast up some croutons tossed in olive oil and your favorite spices for a quick and easy addition to your next meal.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 1/2 cup-servings
Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ loaf low sodium bread *see note below for low sodium bread options
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven broiler to low. Place a baking rack in the center if the oven.
  • Cube the low sodium bread into small 1/2 inch cubes, add to a large mixing bowl.
  • To the bowl, add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well until bread is coated in oil and spices, and place the bread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven.
  • Bake over low broiler for about 3 minutes, then flip and broil for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
  • Depending on the heat of your broiler it may take less (or more) time so pay close attention when the croutons are in the oven so they do not burn.
  • Once the croutons turn a golden brown, remove from oven and allow to cool. Top on soups or salads... Or just eat a handful as a snack.  Yep, they are that good!

Notes

What's the Best Low Sodium Bread?

It can be so difficult to find low sodium bread at the store!  When I can't find any low salt bread, I love making my own so I know exactly how much sodium goes into it. Here are a few of our favorite low sodium bread option - both store-bought and homemade.
  • Ezekiel breads - Ezekiel breads come in a few different flavors, and can be found in the frozen section of your supermarket. Our favorites are their sprouted bread which is 75mg sodium per slice and the flax bread which is 70mg sodium per slice.
  • No Salt Added Bread - you can buy this no-salt-added bread online here which has no salt added and only 5mg sodium per slice!
  • Homemade overnight no-knead bread - this is one of my favorites, we make this almost every weekend!  Don't let homemade bread intimidate you, it couldn't be simpler - it's just flour, salt (or salt substitute), yeast, and water.  Let it rise overnight, and bake in the morning - recipe here!
  • Low sodium whole wheat bread - I love my whole wheat bread recipe here for sandwiches and toast.
  • Low Sodium Brioche - this makes fantastic ricotta toast or French toast!  It's sweet, great for beginner bakers, and ready in a few hours.
  • Low Sodium Cornbread - another favorite of ours, this easy cornbread is great to enjoy with soups and low sodium chili.
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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