Low Sodium Croutons

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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.

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Prep Time 6

Cook Time 6

Total Time 12

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 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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