Recipes and Cooking Healthy Recipes 9 Healthy Bread Recipes with Ingredients You Can Feel Good About By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 16, 2023 Reviewed by Julie Lopez, RD Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jason Donnelly Good news, carb lovers—your home baking journeys can now include healthy bread recipes. Instead of only using refined, processed flours and ingredients, we have delicious healthy breads filled with hearty whole grains and nutrient-rich ingredients such as oats and flaxseed. Whether you're craving banana bread or dinner roll recipes, here are some of our favorite healthy bread recipes to make at home. 01 of 09 Whole Grain Sunflower Bread View Recipe Blaine Moats This easy healthy bread recipe is an easy way to add whole grains to every meal of the day. In addition to flaxseed and whole-wheat flour, we include antioxidant-rich sunflower seeds. For a savory finish, add a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top. 02 of 09 Buckwheat Sourdough Discard Banana Bread View Recipe Jason Donnelly If you have leftover sourdough discard and a few nearly-too-brown bananas to use, try this healthy banana bread recipe. A blend of whole-wheat flour, buckwheat flour, and the sourdough discard give the healthy quick bread great flavor and texture. Buy It: Wilton Nonstick Loaf Pan ($8, Target) 03 of 09 Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread View Recipe Blaine Moats A healthy zucchini bread recipe that's also gluten-free?! You better believe it. Use our gluten-free flour mix, ground rolled oats (aka oat flour), and a bit of whey protein powder to creat one delicious loaf from your summer bumper crop of zucchini. Test Kitchen Tip: Make sure to look for oats or oat flour that's certified gluten-free, as some may have been cross-contaminated with wheat products. 04 of 09 Mixed Grain Bread View Recipe Jason Donnelly Make a loaf of this healthy bread recipe and you'll have a base for healthy sandwiches, avocado toast, and more for the week. Our mixed grains include whole-wheat flour, rolled oats, cracked wheat, and cornmeal for a loaf of unbeatable yeast bread. Try our seeded bread option for more texture and flavor. 05 of 09 Caraway-Rye Batter Bread View Recipe Marty Baldwin Not only does rye flour provide a distinct taste, but it's also what makes this a healthy bread recipe. Studies show rye can help control blood sugar and regulate appetite. Caraway seeds and dill flavor this delicious batter bread. Buy It: CorningWare Round Baking Dish ($15, Bed Bath & Beyond) 06 of 09 Whole-Wheat Hamburger Buns View Recipe Jason Donnelly If you've been skipping the bun when eating your healthy burgers at home, now you don't have to. This easy healthy bread recipe only takes 20 minutes of prep before its rise time and a quick bake in the oven. Pile your bun with our low-sugar barbecue pulled pork for a healthier take on cookout fare. 07 of 09 Garden Veggie Corn Bread View Recipe Marty Baldwin This healthy bread recipe is an easy way to sneak some extra nutrients into your dinner. Shredded carrot and chopped red pepper dot this corn bread with color and flavor while adding moistness and lots of vitamins. It'll pair perfectly with a steamy bowl of chili. 08 of 09 Easy Oatmeal Bread View Recipe Marty Baldwin Get a serving of whole grains with just one slice of this healthy oatmeal bread. Made with whole wheat flour and rolled oats, this golden loaf offers a one-two punch of whole grains. A hint of sweetness comes from adding honey or brown sugar. Enjoy with a smear of your favorite nut butter. 09 of 09 Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Bread View Recipe Andy Lyons This healthy pumpkin bread recipe will easily become a new fall baking staple. Pumpkin puree is packed with vitamins, iron, and more nutrients to support a healthy immune system. Greek yogurt gives the sweet bread a bit of tang. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Better Homes & Gardens is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about our editorial policies and standards to learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy. Nilsson, Anne C. et al. "Effects of Whole Grain Rye, With and Without Resistant Starch Type 2 Supplementation, On Glucose Tolerance, Gut Hormones, Inflammation and Appetite Regulation in an 11–14.5 Hour Perspective; A Randomized Controlled Study in Healthy Subjects." Nutrition Journal, 2017, vol. 16, no. 25, pp. doi:10.1186/s12937-017-0246-5