Recipe Easy Garlicky Homemade Sprouted Croutons
Sprouted Croutons: How to Make Croutons from Sprouted Bread at Home in 15 Minutes
February 27, 2026
Our Easy Garlicky Homemade Sprouted Croutons add a pop of flavour, a contrasting crunch, and the high-fibre goodness of sprouted whole grains to any soup or salad. And they only take 15 minutes to make!
When you learn how to make sprouted croutons at home, you can turn your favourite Silver Hills Bakery bread into a tasty topper for dozens of dishes:
Sprouted Croutons 101:
Begin with a Simple Base, Customize to Taste
Our recipe starts with garlic and parsley, but there are as many ways to season your sprouted bread croutons as there are meals to enjoy them with!
Mix a custom combo of fresh or dried herbs and spices to match your salad flavour profile. Or switch things up so your go-to greens never get boring.
And you don’t need a separate recipe to swap seasonings—follow your tastebuds and check out our tips below for a list herbs and spices to complement our garlicky sprouted crouton base.
Then use these starting measurements and adjust to taste:
Which Silver Hills Bakery Bread is Best for Sprouted Croutons?
From seed-stuffed Squirrelly to Soft Wheat to Multigrain, every Silver Hills Bakery bread brings something different to the sprouted crouton table.
So, stick with your favourite. Try something new. Or freeze and save those last lonely slices for a mixed bag of sprouted croutons made from all the breads your family loves!
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Ingredients
- 6 slices Silver Hills Bakery organic sprouted Multigrain bread (or your favourite Silver Hills Bakery bread (we used a mix of Soft Wheat and Multigrain in our photos))
- 3 Tbsp olive oil or non-dairy butter , melted
- 2 cloves garlic , grated or crushed (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley , finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley or other fresh or dried herbs, spices, or seasonings (see tips))
- To taste salt and pepper , optional (see tips))
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cut sprouted bread into bite-sized (3/4 – 1-inch (2 – 2.5-cm)) cubes.
- In a medium bowl, combine your choice of olive oil or melted plant-based butter, garlic, and any herbs, spices, or seasonings you want. Add sprouted bread cubes and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned sprouted bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until golden and crispy throughout, about 12 minutes total. Flip the bread cubes halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving with your salad or storing. Store homemade sprouted croutons in an airtight container or zip top bag for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 weeks (see To Freeze and To Reheat tips below).
Try these handy tips!
- Garlic and parsley are just a starting point—give some other sprouted crouton seasonings a try! Herbs and spices that pair well with our garlicky sprouted crouton base:
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Italian seasoning
- Dill
- Sage
- Lemon pepper (or lemon zest + pepper)
- Cumin
- Paprika (sweet, smoked, or hot)
- Chili powder (regular, chipotle, or ancho chili powder)
- Cayenne pepper (start with ¼ tsp, taste, and dial up the spice ¼ tsp at a time as desired)
- Nutritional yeast (start with 1 – 2 Tbsp)
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Season sprouted croutons to taste with a pinch or two of salt if using olive oil versus melted plant-based butter.
(Unless specifically labelled unsalted, most non-dairy butters already have a little salt, so you may prefer to skip the optional added salt or add less when using plant-based butter). -
Half or double—sprouted croutons scale up or down with ease!
On salad duty for a potluck, picnic, or dinner party? Double or triple the batch! Making salad for one? Halve the recipe and make what you need in your toaster oven or air fryer!-
For air fryer sprouted croutons:
Start with 400°F for 4 minutes. (Air fryers vary, but this is a good place to begin). Be sure to preheat your air fryer and toss halfway for even browning. Add time in 2-minute increments if not golden and crispy after 4 minutes.
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For air fryer sprouted croutons:
