Today I'm going to share with you "How To Make Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs" and it's a simple and versatile recipe that takes only a few minutes to make.
Not only is it made with only 5 clean ingredients, but it's also raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, lectin-free, alkaline and paleo-friendly.
It's a great substitute for traditional bread crumbs that not only have gluten, but other unwanted ingredients.
Here is the horrible 50 ingredient list for a popular store-bought brand:
S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) Progresso Bread Crumbs:
Ingredients: Flour Enriched (Flour, Barley Malted Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamix B2), Folic Acid (Vitamin B), Corn Syrup High Fructose, Corn Syrup, Vegetable(s) Oil Hydrogenated (Soybean(s), Cottonseed, Corn, Canola), Water, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: (Yeast, Salt, Brown Sugar, Honey, Molasses, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Whey, Soy Flour, Wheat Flour Whole, Rye Flour, Corn Flour, Oat(s), Bran, Corn Meal, Rice Flour, Potato Flour, Butter, Dough Conditioner(s), Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium and/or Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate), Yeast, Nutrients (Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Sulphate (Sulfate), Monocalcium Phosphate), Vinegar, Milk Non-Fat, Buttermilk, Calcium Propionate and Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate Preservatives, Sesame Seed(s).
Not only does it contain GMO ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, soybean oil, corn oil, canola oil, soy flour, corn flour, corn meal, soy lecithin), but also preservatives and it isn't vegan or gluten-free.
Now what can you make with this healthier version of bread crumbs?
Here's just a few of the things I've made using this recipe:
- Vegan Oven Baked Zucchini Chips
- Healthy Oven-Baked Green Tomatoes
- Gluten-Free Vegan Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries
- Gluten-Free Vegan Oven-Baked Avocado Fries
- Gluten-Free Vegan Oven-Baked Okra Bites
- Oven Baked Jalapeno Slices...coming soon!
- Oven Baked Eggplant Fries...coming soon!
- Oven Baked Onion Rings...coming soon!
5 Fast Facts About Almonds (Almond Flour):*
- regulates cholesterol and blood pressure
- energy booster
- loaded with calcium, protein and fiber
- high in antioxidants
- ¼ cup contains 8 grams of protein
5 Fast Facts About Nutritional Yeast:*
- vegan source of vitamin B-12
- a complete protein and contains 18 amino acids
- boosts immune system
- excellent antioxidant
- contains 15 minerals
5 Fast Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt:*
- contains 84 minerals
- unrefined, unprocessed, raw
- promotes stable ph balance in cells
- controls water levels in the body
- aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
5 Fast Facts About Cayenne Pepper:*
- increases metabolism
- improves high blood pressure
- has anti-fungal properties
- anti-inflammatory
- is a circulatory stimulant which aids in detoxification
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Karielyn's Expert Tips and Ingredient Substitutions
Here are some of my expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:
Tip #1: If you have the large flake nutritional yeast and you want it in a finer texture (like a Parmesan cheese consistency), you can grind it up in a coffee grinder.
Tip #2: I store my extra breadcrumbs in a small glass mason jar in the kitchen cabinet.
Tip #3: You can adjust the seasonings to your preference...I like mine a little spicy, so I use ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper instead of ¼ teaspoon.
How To Make Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon organic ground garlic powder
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon organic ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Want More Healthy Gluten-Free Vegan "How To" Recipes?
Check out these:
- How to Make Homemade Almond Milk
- How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter
- How to Make Raw Chocolate Sauce
- or my Real Food Vegan™ 14-Day Meal Plan Program with 42 plant-based vegan + gluten-free recipes made with clean, real food ingredients just like this one that you will love!
Did You Make This Recipe?
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Sarah says
How long can you store this for?
Karielyn says
Hi there Sarah! I usually make small batches and don't need to store it for very long, but it will store well in an air-tight container since there is nothing in the ingredients to make it go bad. And, I store mine in a glass mason jar in the pantry.
Thanks for your question and I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂