Healthy Bread Brands

I absolutely love the entire line of Ezekiel sprouted wheat breads. They come in lots of different varieties, and they are all super healthy and taste great!

Not only are their breads are made with USDA Organic and Non-GMO ingredients, but they’re completely flourless and made from sprouted wheat, barley, millet, spelt, soybeans, and lentils. The sprouting process boosts nutrient absorption and makes the grains easier to digest, while reducing anti-nutrients like phytic acid. It also happens to be a source of complete plant-based protein and contains all 9 essential amino acids!

It’s completely sugar free, glyphosate free, has no preservatives or artificial ingredients, and is high in fiber and protein. I love to enjoy this bread toasted, and I find that it has a really nice nutty flavor and works well as toast or when making a hearty sandwich loaded with my favorite toppings.

Ingredients: Organic Sprouted Wheat, Filtered Water, Organic Sprouted Barley, Organic Sprouted Millet, Organic Malted Barley, Organic Sprouted Lentils, Organic Sprouted Soybeans, Organic Sprouted Spelt, Fresh Yeast, Organic Wheat Gluten, Sea Salt

Nutrition per one slice (34 grams): 80 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 0 grams sugar, 5 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $7.53 when purchased online at Walmart, $7.99 at Thrive Market, but varies depending on the grocery store.

Dave’s Killer Bread has quite a few different bread options, and most are healthy (but watch out for some of the varieties that have more than 2 grams of added sugar per slice). My two favorites are the Good Seed or Powerseed varieties.

I’ve found that Dave’s Killer Bread is the perfect healthy bread for picky eaters, kids, or anyone who is trying to transition from a less-healthy-bread to a healthier option. It has a super soft, fluffy texture, tastes great toasted or un-toasted, and even their white bread is more nutritious than a traditional white bread!

Their breads are organic, non-GMO, have no high fructose corn syrup, and no artificial ingredients or preservatives. I recommend any of their sprouted breads that have less than 2 grams of sugar per serving. Some of their varieties are also low in calories and have only about 60 calories per slice.

Ingredients For Good Seed Thin Sliced: Organic whole wheat (organic whole wheat flour, organic cracked whole wheat), water, organic good seed® grain and seed mix (organic whole flax seeds, organic sunflower seeds, organic tri-color quinoa [organic black quinoa, organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa], organic steel cut oats, organic ground whole flax seeds), organic cane sugar, organic wheat gluten, organic oat fiber, contains 2% or less of each of the following: organic molasses, sea salt, yeast, organic vinegar, organic cultured wheat flour, enzymes, organic acerola cherry powder.

Nutrition per one slice: (Varies)

• Good Seed Thin Sliced: 1 slice (28 grams) 70 calories, 3 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar, 4 grams protein
• Powerseed Thin Sliced: 1 slice (28 grams) 60 calories, 3 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar, 4 grams protein

Price: (Varies):

• Good Seed Thin Sliced – $4.58 on Amazon Fresh, $5.47 at Walmart, also found at most grocery stores
• Powerseed Thin Sliced – $4.38 on Amazon Fresh, $5.47 at Walmart, also found at most grocery stores

Silver Hills is another sprouted bread brand I’ve tried and enjoyed in the past, but I’ve found that it’s not always as easy to find as some of the other brands listed above (like Ezekiel or Dave’s Killer Bread).

But if you can find Silver Hills, I would still recommend it as it’s a lower-calorie bread, with only about 60 calories per slice, but is still high in fiber and protein and has a hearty texture. While it’s not 100% organic, many ingredients are organic and all ingredients are non-GMO. It also has a soft texture and nutty flavor, making it versatile for everything from sandwiches to toast.

Ingredients: Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Water, Vital wheat gluten, Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Yeast, Cultured wheat flour, Sea salt, Sesame Flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid

Nutrition per one slice (21.5 grams): 50 calories, 2.5 grams fiber, 1 gram sugar, 3.5 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $5.89 at Target, also found in many grocery stores

I was so happy and surprised when I found this super healthy, organic, sprouted grain bread at Kroger for only $3.99! Made with super clean ingredients, I’ve found this bread to be comparable to Ezekiel bread but at half the cost.

It’s soft and has a great texture – and works well toasted or untoasted in a variety of dishes. I’ve even made French toast out of these and it’s tasted great.

The only downside is that if you don’t have a Kroger or Fred Meyer near you, you likely won’t be able to find this bread.

Ingredients: Organic Sprouted Whole Wheat, Organic Sprouted Grain Blend (Organic Sprouted Whole Millet, Organic Sprouted Whole Barley Flour, Organic Sprouted Whole Garbanzo Bean Flour, Organic Sprouted Whole Spelt Flour, Organic Sprouted Whole Lentil Flour), Organic Raisins, Water, Organic Vital Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Yeast, Sea Salt.

Nutrition per one slice (34 grams):  90 calories, 4 grams fiber, 1 gram sugar, 5 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $3.99 at Instacart, found at Kroger, and Fred Meyer.

Alvarado Street Bakery makes a variety of sprouted wheat bread options and they are all great! I personally buy the Thin-Sliced Sprouted Whole Wheat bread, but any of them would work well. Their bread is USDA Organic certified, non-GMO and many are added-sugar-free!

In general, I prefer their thin-sliced varieties to their regular varieties because the thin sliced versions are lower in calories and organic-certified (even though the regular varieties also use organic ingredients, they are non-GMO certified but not organic certified).

I’ve found their breads to have a super soft texture and nutty flavor, pretty comparable to Ezekiel. They are also on the more affordable side when it comes to organic sprouted bread.

Ingredients: Sprouted Organic Whole Wheat Berries, Filtered Water, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Dates, Wheat Gluten, Organic Sunflower Oil, Yeast, Cultured Wheat Starch, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Raisins, Sea Salt, Organic Vinegar, Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid.

Nutrition per one slice (38 grams): 100 calories, 2 grams fiber, 3 grams sugar (1 gram added sugar), 5 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $5.69 at Instacart, found in some grocery stores as well.

Base Culture is another bread brand that has quite a few options, and I love all of them! But I especially enjoy their sourdough bread because it’s so hard to find a good gluten-free sourdough bread that doesn’t taste gluten-free. Base Culture Sourdough Bread is the best grain-free, gluten-free bread that comes close to traditional sourdough in taste and texture.

It’s made with simple, clean ingredients like almond flour, arrowroot flour, and apple cider vinegar, and it happens to be both paleo and keto-friendly too. I’ve found that this bread has a soft texture but is more dense than traditional sourdough so that’s just something to keep in mind.

Ingredients: Water, Eggs, Cashew Butter, Sauerkraut, Arrowroot Flour, Golden Flaxseed meal, Almond Flour, Psyllium Husk Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil, Lemon Juice, Honey, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum, Baking Soda, Lactic Acid

Nutrition per one slice (32 grams): 100 calories, 3 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, 3 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $9.99 at Thrive Market, also available at some grocery stores.

Made with a mix of gluten-free flours, this bread is organic, non-GMO, high in protein, high in fiber and gluten free. They come in a bunch of different flavors, and all of them are healthy and taste great.

I would recommend toasting this bread before using it, as the texture doesn’t hold up if it’s not toasted. But when I’ve toasted it, it has a slightly crispy texture and nutty flavor which I’ve enjoyed.

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Flour Mix* (Whole Grain Millet*, Whole Grain Sorghum*, Whole Grain Buckwheat*, Whole Grain Quinoa*, Whole Grain Amaranth*), Tapioca Flour*, High Oleic Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil* and/or Sustainable Palm Oil*, Prebiotic from Tapioca Starch*, Hemp Seeds*, Pea Protein*, Millet Seeds*, Apple Cider Vinegar*, Psyllium Husk*, Acacia*, Yeast, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Rowan Berry Fruit Extract *ORGANIC

Nutrition per one slice (37 grams): 90 calories, 3.5 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, 2.5 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $7.69 at Instacart, also found at many grocery stores in the frozen section.

I know, rye bread isn’t for everyone, but if you are a fan of rye bread – this is my absolute favorite brand! It literally only has 6 ingredients – it doesn’t get any more clean or simple than that. And each slice is packed with fiber and protein, guaranteed to keep you full for a long time.

I like this bread toasted or un-toasted, as it has a dense, chewy texture that works well for sandwiches, toast, and more — and its authentic flavor makes it perfect for German-style recipes.

The coolest thing about this bread that I’ve found is that it’s shelf-stable without any preservatives! That’s because it’s vacuum-sealed, so the freshness of this bread is guaranteed 12 months from production!

Ingredients: Whole kernel rye, water, wholemeal rye flour, salt, oat fiber, yeast.

Nutrition per one slice (72 grams): 180 calories, 8g fiber, 2g total sugar, 0g added sugar, 4g protein

Price: (Varies) $4.99 on Amazon, also found in most grocery stores.

I love Trader Joe’s Sprouted Breads – they have a few different varieties and I would recommend all of them except for their cinnamon raisin bread because that one is too high in sugar.

But the one I buy the most often is their sprouted wheat multigrain bread. They have an organic version and a non-organic version – I’ll typically buy the organic version unless it’s sold out.

This brand is also very comparable to the Ezekiel bread or the Simple Truth bread, and also happens to be very affordable too!

Ingredients: Organic sprouted wheat berries, water, wheat gluten, organic grain mixture (organic millet, organic yellow cornmeal, organic cracked wheat, organic rye flakes, organic rolled oats, organic flax seeds, organic sunflower seeds), molasses, cultured wheat starch (to preserve), yeast, ascorbic acid (to preserve), sunflower lecithin. 

Nutrition per one slice (34 grams): 90 calories, 2 grams fiber, 2 grams total sugar (1 gram added sugar), 6 grams protein

Price: Typically around $4 for a loaf, found only at Trader Joe’s.

I love this gluten free bread!! It has a super soft texture and also tastes great toasted, while still having more all natural ingredients and less processed ingredients than most gluten-free bread brands.

Not only is this bread gluten-free, it’s also free from dairy, eggs, and other common allergens. It comes in quite a few different varieties including Seeds & Grains, Millet & Chia, Sprouted 7 Grain and more. All of their breads are non-GMO project verified and non-glyphosate verified too.

Ingredients: Water, Gluten-free flour blend (modified tapioca starch, potato starch, corn starch, brown rice flour), Seed and grain mix (sunflower seeds, whole millet, flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds), Sugars (dextrose, cane sugar), Sunflower oil, Psyllium husk, Yeast, Pea hull fibre, Modified cellulose, Vinegar, Salt, Rice bran, Cellulose gum, Cultured cane sugar, Enzymes.

Nutrition per one slice (30 grams): 90 calories, 2 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar, 1 gram protein

Price: (Varies) $11.99 at Amazon, also found in many grocery stores.

All of Manna Breads are USDA organic certified, which I really appreciate. They also have a large variety of bread options – I recommend the Sunseed, Multigrain, Millet Rice, or Whole Rye Bread which are the lowest in sugar compared to some of their fruit-forward varieties.

Their breads are made from sprouted whole grains and are baked at a temperature much lower than conventional bread. It has kind of a cake-like texture, and is a little more moist than regular bread. I’ve found that it tastes best toasted, with butter, nut butter or fruit spreads, or with soups, on salads etc.

Ingredients: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic brown rice, organic barley, organic millet, organic flax seeds, organic rye kernels, organic soy beans, organic rolled oats, organic oat bran, organic cornmeal.

Nutrition per one slice (25 grams): 65 calories, 2.5 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, 3 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $4.89 at Instacart, $4.79 on Manna’s website.

Superfree bakehouse makes the most allergen-friendly bread I’ve found, and still manages to taste good! Their products are handmade from scratch, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, corn-free, rice-free, potato-free, coconut-free, and sesame-free. They also ensure that their entire manufacturing facility has no nuts (so no cross-contamination).

You’ll only find about 8 ingredients in their bread, with no preservatives or anything artificial! Their classic white loaf is my favorite but any of their varieties taste great. Great for sandwiches, toast, and whatever else your bread needs are!

Ingredients: Water, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, sugar, xanthan gum, safflower oil, yeast, salt.

Nutrition per one slice (40 grams): 80 calories, 2 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar, 2 grams protein.

Price: (Varies) $7.49 at Instacart, also found in some grocery stores and online on Superfree’s website.

The Essential Baking Company specializes in organic, artisan breads, and have super high quality ingredients!

I’ve always enjoyed all of their bread varieties – such as sourdough, multigrain, and rye, and I’ve appreciated their Take & Bake line because then I can actually bake their bread fresh at home in just about 15 minutes (and the partially baked breads have a longer shelf life until you actually bake them!)

While they’re located in Seattle, you can find their Take & Bake breads at grocery stores nationwide.

Ingredients for the multigrain bread: Organic unbleached wheat flour, water, organic whole wheat flour, organic sugar, organic sunflower seeds, organic wheat bulgur, organic rolled oats, organic oat groats, organic barley flakes, sea salt, organic polenta, organic poppy seeds, organic wheat berries, organic millet, organic wheat bran, yeast.

Nutrition per one slice (multigrain variety, 43 grams): 110 calories, 2 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar, 3 grams protein.

Price: (Varies) $5.69 at Instacart, $5.49 at Thrive Market, found at Whole Foods, Safeway and many other grocery stores.