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A close-up of golden brown, seasoned crispy keto croutons on a baking sheet.
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Keto Croutons

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 115kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices keto -friendly bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Transfer the keto bread cubes into a high-capacity mixing bowl.
  • Distribute the extra virgin olive oil over the cubes and toss using a silicone spatula until the surface area is uniformly coated.
  • Sift the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper over the oil-coated cubes.
  • Agitate the bowl to ensure a homogenous distribution of dry seasonings across the bread matrix.
  • Arrange the bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, maintaining at least 1/2 inch of clearance between pieces to facilitate evaporative cooling and crisping.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, utilizing a spatula to toss the cubes at the 7-minute mark for even heat exposure.
  • Extract from the oven once the croutons achieve a deep golden hue and a rigid structure.
  • Allow the croutons to cool completely at room temperature on the tray to finalize the dehydration process and reach peak structural integrity.