Low Carb Protein Croutons
Makes a little more than 2 cups croutons (4 servings).
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Equipment
- measuring spoons
- baking sheet half sheet pan
- oven thermometer suggested
Ingredients
- ½ loaf of Basic Protein Bread
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 15ml
- ½ teaspoon sea salt 2.5ml
- ½ teaspoon onion powder 2.5ml
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 5ml
- ½ tablespoon dried basil 7.5ml
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley 15ml
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F (150C).
- Cut the protein bread into small cubes (about ½").
- Pour the olive oil into a large ziplock bag (and zip it closed), and move the bag so the oil gets all around the bag.
- Add the protein bread cubes (and zip it closed), and toss the bag around so the cubes get tossed in the olive oil.
- Mix the salt, powders, and herbs in a small bowl, then add to the ziplock bag. Zip the bag closed and toss again, until the bread cubes are covered with the mixture.
- Pour bread cubes into a foil-lined baking pan (mine was 13x9x2 inches).
- Bake at 300F (150C) for 30 minutes, stirring the croutons in the pan after 15 minutes.
- Let cool, and enjoy!
- Store in the same ziplock bag, in the refrigerator.
Notes
Because this bread is a little more dense than traditional bread, the croutons come out better when they are small. Also, I would imagine these would stay fresh for about a week in the fridge, but I usually eat mine all before the week is up!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g
