In the past few years, the bread market has expanded to include tons of healthy options filled with whole grains, fiber and minimal added sugar to help you get your toast fix. Plus, many of the healthier options are also relatively low in carbs (less than 15 grams per serving).
Pictured Recipe: Low-Carb Seeded Quick Bread
With so many varieties of bread on the market, it can feel overwhelming to choose the best option. The below options aren’t lettuce wraps or cauliflower-based, so they still have whole grains and carbohydrates, but they are lower in carbs than others on the market. Whole grains deliver fiber, energy and B vitamins to your diet, so we don’t recommend cutting out carbs entirely. But if you’re watching your carb intake, these breads can still fit.
We did the hard part for you and tried over a dozen types of bread. Here are four that are worth buying.
Ezekiel Bread Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
Carbs: 15g
Calories: 80
Fiber: 3g
We’re big fans of Ezekiel bread. Their Sprouted Whole Grain Bread is our go-to for avocado toast since it’s hearty, dense and toasts perfectly. And if you love this bread as much as we do, it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled at the grocery store for Ezekiel Bread’s other low-carb options like their Flax Sprouted Whole Grain, 7 Sprouted Grains or Sesame Sprouted Whole Grain Bread. These breads are usually found in the freezer section.
Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Powerseed Thin-Sliced
Carbs: 12g
Calories: 60
Fiber: 3g
We couldn’t make a list of low-carb bread without including this killer brand (pun intended). They even have a whole line of thinly sliced bread that comes in a variety of flavors—including 21 Whole Grains and Seeds, White Bread Done Right and Sprouted Whole Grains—all with 15 grams of carbs or less.
Alvarado St. Bakery Thin-Sliced Sprouted Flax & Chia
Carbs: 12g
Calories: 70
Fiber: 2g
Alvarado St. Bakery’s Thin-Sliced Sprouted Wheat, Flax & Chia bread is made with sprouted whole-wheat berries, plus flax and chia for some healthy omega-3s. This company offers many lower-carb options, including this one with only 12 grams of carbs per slice.
UDI’s Gluten-Free Delicious Multigrain
Carbs: 11.5g
Calories: 70
Fiber: 0.5g
Made with ingredients like pea starch and brown rice flour, UDI’s Gluten-Free Delicious Whole Grain Sandwich Bread is one of the better gluten-free options that we tried. Although the texture is slightly chewy, it doesn’t feel like you’re munching on chewing gum like some of the other gluten-free breads out there.