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Easy Homemade Vegan Croutons Recipe (gluten free)

Easy Homemade Vegan Croutons Recipe (gluten free)

Kayla Cappiello
These homemade, vegan croutons are super easy to make and extremely versatile. They can be flavored with any seasoning you'd like and are the perfect crunch to any salad or soup! All you need for this recipe is gluten free bread, seasoning and oil. Store-bought croutons can be pricey, not vegan, and sometimes a little stale.
An easy solve is to make your own croutons! Making your own vegan and gluten-free croutons is super easy, budget-friendly, and lets you customize the flavor to your liking. These easy vegan croutons are made in less than 15 minutes and with simple ingredients. 
The best part is that these easy croutons are vegan, nut free, gluten free and low fat option. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 1-inch bread cubes gluten-free, vegan
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or oil of choice
  • 1-2 tablespoons garlic herb seasoning vegan-friendly

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • If your bread isn't already cubed, cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with the olive oil until evenly coated.
  • Add the garlic herb seasoning to the bread cubes and toss again to make sure everything is well combined.
  • Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If using an air fryer, spread the cubes in a single layer in the basket.
  • Bake the croutons for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even browning. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly in the air fryer.
  • Once golden brown and crispy, remove the croutons from the oven or air fryer and let them cool completely before storing.

Notes

    • Make sure your bread cubes are evenly sized for consistent browning.
    • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or air fryer basket, as this will prevent the croutons from crisping properly.
    • The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your bread cubes and your oven or air fryer. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
    • You can even make on a pan in the toaster oven.
    • Use less oil for the low fat option. 
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