The Best Vegan Bread You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024
Finding a good loaf of vegan bread is easier than ever. Here's what to look for in the bread aisle.
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Grocery shopping for a vegan diet comes with its own hurdles, which is why we’re here to take the headache out of finding the perfect vegan bread for your morning toast. From identifying the right (and wrong) ingredients on the fly to knowing what brands you can rely on, here’s how to hack your grocery list and always come home with the perfect plant-based loaf. Whether you prefer a fluffy baguette or a nutrient-dense Ezekial bread, we’ve rounded up the tastiest vegan breads, so you won’t have to scan the packaging.
Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
This loaf of bread is made from freshly sprouted organic grains, organic sprouted lentils and fresh yeast, among other good-for-you ingredients. It even has more calcium, fiber, iron and protein than the average slice.
Ezekiel bread is a top pick among parents, too. “It is less processed and more nutritious when compared to other bread on the market,” says Tiffany Konecko of Farmulosity. “It has no oils, no sugars, no preservatives and no artificial ingredients.”
Want a vegan butter recipe that’s just as clean? Check out our homemade cashew butter, which is shockingly easy to make!
Dave’s Killer Bread
I personally love Dave’s Killer Bread, especially the Good Seed and Powerseed versions. There’s not a single artificial ingredient in either loaf. Dave’s also offers a thinly sliced variety for those who don’t want the extra carbs. What’s more, the brand makes a variety of organic, whole-grain bagels!
Find vegan breakfast ideas that put this bread to work.
Brownberry Oatnut Bread
Depending on where you live in the country, you may see this bread under the name brand Brownberry, Arnold or Oroweat—they’re all the same product, just listed under different brand names.
No matter which brand is in your supermarket, they each have a variety of bread to choose from, including 12-Grain, Multi-Grain, Health Nut, Country Potato and Country Oatmeal. Brownberry Oat Nut bread is free of artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup and of course, animal products of any kind.
La Brea Bakery’s French Baguette
La Brea Bakery crafts its bread with as few ingredients as possible, and most of them are familiar, like flour, water and yeast. For a tasty French baguette, look for La Brea breads near your grocery store’s bakery or in the frozen foods aisle.
Pair this crusty bread with a bowl of vegan fettuccine alfredo for an Italian dinner night.
Rudi’s Rocky Mountain Sourdough
Rudi’s Bakery is well known for their gluten-free offerings. Unfortunately, not all of the brand’s breads are vegan. But like this sourdough, they have vegan offerings. With all-natural ingredients, the bread only has a small amount of sugar. Rudi’s website recommends a cream cheese and berry topping. You can test this out with a vegan cheese brand!
Angelic Bakehouse’s Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
For those with nut allergies, this might be the bread for you. This is Angelic Bakehouse’s most popular bread and for good reason. The seven-grain combination includes wheat berries, quinoa, millet, oat groats, barley, rye berries and amaranth. The best part is you can get this vegan bread shipped right to your door!
One Degree’s Lentil Grain Bread
Talk about knowing where your food came from. One Degree is named to reflect its commitment to food transparency. With each all-natural ingredient listed in this bread, there is a video detailing where it came from. This vegan bread is made with lentils, oats, sprouted wheat and raisins for a bit of sweetness.
What to Look for When Buying Vegan Bread
Here are the key factors to remember as you roam the bread aisle.
- Ingredients: First and foremost, ensure that the bread is vegan by checking its ingredient list. You may come across ingredients like mono- and diglycerides and lecithin. These ingredients are usually vegan, but not always. To ensure your product is 100% vegan, you may want to avoid mono- and diglycerides and lecithin altogether.
- Texture:Â Some vegan breads like Ezekial bread tend to be very dense, while others are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, like baguettes. Consider your preferences before purchasing.
- Price: Just as you would choose your other favorite pantry staples, try to find a vegan bread loaf that fits your budget—and a splurge option for when you want to treat yourself.
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Tabitha Britt is a writer who specializes in food, fashion and lifestyle. She has extensive product and testing knowledge and knows exactly what products our readers can’t wait to taste. Tabitha also holds a master’s degree in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School and regularly creates articles for Taste of Home.
On the subject of finding vegan bread as a parent, we consulted Tiffany Konecko of Farmulosity, a lifestyle blog focusing on home decor, fashion, family and more.
How We Found the Best Vegan Bread
The Taste of Home team is dedicated to finding the best food options for every dietary need, from nut allergies to plant-based diets to lactose intolerance. For this guide, we researched the top vegan bread brands and loaves that were widely available to the average consumer. From there, we honed our list down to the seven best options you see here, offering a variety of prices and recipes, including a lentil grain bread, sourdough loaf, French baguette and more.
FAQs
What kinds of bread are vegan?
The most common vegan bread types are sourdough, Ezekiel bread, ciabatta, focaccia and baguettes. Don’t miss our recipe for homemade vegan banana bread!
Does vegan bread have eggs?
You can easily distinguish vegan bread from non-vegan bread by looking carefully at the ingredients. If the list contains honey, eggs, royal jelly, gelatin or dairy-based ingredients like butter, milk, buttermilk, whey or casein, it’s not vegan.
Why do vegans eat sourdough bread?
Most sourdough bread is completely vegan, not containing any dairy or eggs. However, some variations of the traditional sourdough recipe may contain non-vegan ingredients, like this easy, no-knead sourdough recipe, so it’s always good to check the ingredients list.
Can vegans eat white bread?
Unfortunately, white breads can vary in ingredients, meaning some are vegan while others are not. For example, this basic homemade bread recipe doesn’t contain dairy or eggs, while this country white bread recipe does.
What do vegans use to replace butter?
Whether you’re baking or having a piece of toast, there are plenty of vegan butter brands to shop at your local grocery store that substitute the dairy in traditional butter for plant-based alternatives, such as macadamia nut, coconut and sunflower oils.
Originally Published: June 15, 2021
