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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons

Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons

February 1, 2024 by Lori V Leave a Comment
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If you’ve been reading for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that I don’t like to reinvent the universe if I don’t have to.  i.e. I don’t want to make an ingredient from scratch unless it’s necessary.  While normally croutons would fall under that umbrella, these Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons are really so easy that I can’t complain.  With a little zing from the garlic powder and pepper and a nice savory note from the olive oil, I honestly like to munch on them as a snack all by themselves.  

Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons on a plate

They take 10 minutes or less to toss together and then some oven time to dry out.  Plus you can customize the flavors if you’re looking for something other than garlic.  Give them a try!

What You Need to Make Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Bread Knife
  • Gallon-size Zip Top Bag
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • Keto Bread – I like this one from Brownberry. However, if you really want to make your own, I’d suggest using this Keto Cheese Bread from All Day I Dream About Food.  
  • Garlic Powder – See Recipe Notes for alternative ideas.
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Olive Oil – You can use Extra Virgin if you like, since these croutons aren’t being baked at a high temperature.

Getting Started with Making Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons

Making your own Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons is pretty quick and easy.  There is some oven time, but that’s mostly passive.  

Since this recipe is so quick, you can start by lining a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and preheating the oven to 250°F.  

Then you can grab your cutting board and a bread knife and cube 6 ounces of Keto Bread into roughly 1-inch cubes.  You’ll want to place the cubes into a zip top bag.  To that bag, you’ll add 2 teaspoons of Garlic Powder and 1 teaspoon of Ground Black Pepper (or to taste).  Now we’ll do a quick seal and shake to coat.  

Next we’ll go ahead and drizzle approximately 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil (you can use Extra Virgin if you like) into the bag, 1 tablespoon at a time.  You’ll want to seal the bag and shake to coat between each addition.  

Finally, you can dump the cubes on the rimmed baking sheet and spread them out.  They need to bake at 250°F for 20 minutes.  Then you’ll toss them and bake for another 20 minutes.  They should be dried and firm.  That’s it!  

Cool them and store them in a zip top bag on the counter to use as desired.  I love them with soups and salads.

Related Recipes

Need some recipe ideas to use these Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons?  Check these out:

  • Broccoli Caesar Salad
  • Chilled Zucchini Cubanelle Soup
  • Ham and Cauliflower Soup
  • Leek and Cauliflower Soup
  • Roasted Tomato Poblano Soup
  • Tossed Greens with Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber
Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons on a plate

Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons

These Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons are a quick and easy way to still enjoy the crunchy addition of croutons to your favorite dishes without having to worry about the carbs. They’re a great ingredient to make in batches and keep on hand!
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Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Keto
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Brownberry Keto Bread
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder See Recipe Notes for alternative ideas.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil You can use Extra Virgin if you like.
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Instructions

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and preheat the oven to 250°F.
  • Cube 8 ounces Brownberry Keto Bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and place them in a zip top bag.
    8 ounces Brownberry Keto Bread
  • Add 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder and 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper (or to taste) to the bag, seal, and shake to coat.
    2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • Drizzle approximately 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (you can use Extra Virgin if you like) into the bag, 1 tablespoon at a time. Seal the bag and shake to coat between each addition.
    3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Spread the bread cubes on the lined rimmed baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 20 minutes. Then toss them and bake for another 20 minutes. They should be dried and firm.

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Bread Knife
  • Gallon-size Zip Top Bag
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Notes

  • Keto Crouton Flavors
    • While this Garlic Pepper version pairs well with a lot of recipes, feel free to branch out and try other spice combinations that you enjoy.
    • Some alternative ideas include:
      • Onion Powder, Dry Mustard, Paprika
      • Chipotle Powder, Cinnamon
      • Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Pepper

Your Own Recipe Notes

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons
Amount per Serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
100
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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