Keto Croutons Recipe

You would never guess that these are keto croutons, with just 1.2g net carbs per serving?! These low carb croutons are crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned.

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Thought croutons on keto were off limits? Not anymore! These low carb keto croutons taste like the original, or dare I say better?! They are crispy, crunchy, golden brown and seasoned with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic. They are delicious on salads, but also for snacking!

There are plenty of ways to use these keto-friendly croutons, but my favorite is over salad greens with a few veggies and either keto Caesar dressing, keto ranch dressing, or creamy balsamic dressing.

These healthy croutons are made with my very own keto bread mix. I spent over 6 months developing it because I wanted it to taste like real bread — and it does! I was excited to confirm that it makes the best low carb croutons recipe I’ve ever made, too.

Bowl of keto croutons with Wholesome Yum Bread Mix behind it

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Why You’ll Love This Keto Croutons Recipe

Savory, garlic flavor
Crunchy, authentic texture
Make in just a few simple steps
Takes just 15 minutes to prep
Just 1.2 grams net carbs per serving

Low Carb Croutons Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for low carb salad croutons, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

For the keto bread:

For the keto diet croutons:

How To Make Keto Croutons

This section shows how to make a keto substitute for croutons with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, see the recipe card below.

Make the white keto bread:

Prep. Preheat the oven and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Gather the ingredients you’ll need: Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix, butter, eggs, and milk of your choice (see notes on the milk options 2 steps down.)

Cream butter. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter – do so until it’s pale and super fluffy. This helps create air pockets in the bread later on.
Add eggs and milk. Make sure they are room temp, so that they don’t solidify the butter.

Bake. Place in the oven and let it bake until the bread rises and is golden on top. Let bread cool completely.

Make the low carb croutons:

Cut bread. Slice cooled bread into cubes that are about 3/4 inch.

Seasonings and bread cubes mixed in a big bowl

Bake. Spread bread cubes out on a prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy. Let cool before serving — they will crisp up as they cool.

Baked low carb croutons on a baking sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Are croutons keto?

No, most croutons are not keto as they are made with flour and wheat.

This recipe uses a keto bread instead of a wheat-based bread, making them a great option for keto dieters.

Can I use a different bread?

Yes, you can. My keto bread mix is the easiest and seriously delicious, but you can also swap it out for any of my keto bread recipes. Here are a few favorites:

Keto White Bread – This one may take longer to get crispy if you make croutons out of it.
Almond Flour Bread – The closest replacement for the bread mix, but a bit more dense compared to the airy bread mix.
Fathead Bagels – Will crisp up on the outside, but can be a bit more chewy inside.
90-Second Bread – Similar to the almond flour bread above, but great for a small batch.

Storage Instructions

To store: Store the low carb alternative to croutons in an air-tight container for 5-7 days.
To meal prep: Simply make the croutons in advance.

How to Use Easy Keto Croutons

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Ingredients

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For the bread:

For the croutons:

Instructions

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Bread:

Make white keto bread according to instructions on the keto bread mix package, using avocado oil instead of butter. Cool completely.

Croutons:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Slice cooled bread into 3/4 inch cubes.
Add bread cubes to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet, making sure there is space between them, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Allow croutons to cool before serving.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 cup of croutons

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 106

Fat 8.6g

Protein 4.4g

Total Carbs 3.7g

Net Carbs 1.2g

Fiber 2.5g

Sugar 0.1g

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Keto Croutons Recipe

You would never guess that these are keto croutons, with just 1.2g net carbs per serving?! These low carb croutons are crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned.