Homemade Croutons
If you've ever wondered how to make homemade croutons, then this easy vegan croutons recipe is just what you need. Versatile, flavorful, and so simple!
Servings: 12 ½ cups
Calories: 101kcal
Cost: $2.00
Ingredients
- 10-14 oz bread loaf, stale preferred, but not required (284-400g)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, more or less to taste
Instructions
- Cut bread into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes. Place in a large bowl. Add oil and melted butter and toss together. Sprinkle seasonings over and toss to coat all well. Place cubes in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Oven Baking: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Bake for 10-12 minutes. Air Fryer: Heat air fryer to 400F (205C). Bake for 7-10 minutes.Remove from heat and let cool. They will become crunchier as they cool.
- Use immediately once cooled or store in an air tight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Size: Feel free to cut cubes smaller or even mini size depending on how you are using the croutons. Just make sure they are even cut for cooking time.
Oil: You can skip the vegan butter if you don't desire a buttery taste and just use all oil.
Oil-Free: Spritz water from a water bottle on your cubes in place of the oil. Do not dump water in the bowl.
Flavor variations: Switch up the seasonings as desired. Try garam masala, curry powder, taco seasoning and more!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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