From savory dinner rolls to gluten-free hoagie rolls and heart-healthy whole wheat bread – these simple bread recipes will have you baking homemade staples more often than you ever imagined, even if you’re new to baking your own bread.
If there’s a baked good I could never tire of, it would be bread! Honestly, I’ve spent plenty of time in my kitchen testing these recipes to find that perfect balance of nutrition and that soft, fluffy homemade texture. I love baking bread because it’s a staple for almost every meal, and is so easy to customize to your liking once you have the basics down.
I’ve made a round-up of my favorite healthy bread recipes for every meal in this post. From savory whole grain cheddar rolls to my reader-favorite easy whole wheat hoagie rolls, I’m sure one of these wholesome staples will make it to your home menu often.
18 Healthy Bread Recipes for Every Meal
Here, you can find a bread recipe to fill your plate and delight your palate. Here are my top recipes for wholesome meals.
1. Whole-Grain Bagels
Light and crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, these whole-grain bagels will surely become one of your favorites.
The mix of sweet-tasting honey with the wholesome goodness of whole wheat flour gives these bagels a delicious and irresistible flavor. They’re easy to make and require only simple ingredients.
You’ll be eating only homemade bagels after trying this recipe. Enjoy them with your favorite bagel toppings.
Get this recipe – Whole Grain Bagels
2. Easy Spelt Buns
These spelt buns are soft, moist, chewy, delicious, and sturdy at the same time. And they’re effortless to make. I make them almost every week.
It’s a refined sugar-free recipe made with wholesome spelt flour and infused with honey. You can eat them with your favorite bread spread (mine is butter and jam) or stuff them with fillings to create a homemade burger.
Get this recipe! – Easy Spelt Buns
3. Savory Cheddar and Garlic Drop Biscuits
These cheddar and garlic drop biscuits are one of my favorite quick bread staples to pull together for a cozy dinner, or alongside your favorite pasta dish. I’ve spent a great deal of time in my kitchen testing out this recipe to ensure it embodies that perfect cheesy, garlic-infused bite without any of the fuss of rolling out dough. A great time-saving option indeed!
These little gems are incredibly fluffy and also pair perfectly with a warm bowl of soup or a holiday meal.
Get this recipe! – Savory Cheddar and Garlic Drop Biscuits
4. Olive Oil Drop Biscuits
I wanted to make sure that these little biscuits came out perfect, so I spent plenty of time testing this recipe to create an alternative to traditional butter-heavy recipes. They are incredibly light and fluffy, with a subtle golden crust and a minimal olive oil taste, provided that you use a mild-flavored olive oil. They are super easy to whip up as a quick bread staple for any weeknight dinner!
Get this recipe! – Olive Oil Drop Biscuits
5. Easy and Healthy Whole-Wheat Biscuits
If you’re looking for a heartier side option, these whole wheat biscuits are a must-try. I’ve perfected this recipe to ensure they are soft and tender despite using wholesome whole grain. They are a true household staple that pair perfectly with a savory breakfast or a warm bowl of stew. They’re even great topped with your choice of butter and jam, or also made into a sausage and cheese biscuit instead of heading out to that fast food restaurant; if you usually go to one.
Get this recipe! – Easy and Healthy Whole-Wheat Biscuits
6. Whole Grain Cheddar Rolls
Whole wheat and cheddar? You read that right! This recipe combines whole wheat flour and shredded cheddar cheese to produce the fluffiest, tastiest, and healthiest cheddar rolls ever.
It’s the perfect recipe for soft, moist, cheesy dinner rolls. Fortunately, these rolls are super easy and quick to prepare. You only need about 30 minutes to prepare your dough (excluding rising time). Enjoy your cheddar rolls for lunch or dinner.
Get this recipe! – Easy Whole Grain Cheddar Rolls
7. Vegan Hamburger Buns
These healthy vegan hamburger buns are made with whole wheat flour, almond milk, pure maple syrup, and extra virgin olive oil.
They’re not only delicious, soft, and moist, but they’re also very healthy. The nutty flavor from the almond milk, along with the wholesomeness of whole grain, is sure to impart additional taste and flavor to your burger(s).
Get this recipe! – Vegan Hamburger Buns
8. Spelt and Oat Bread Loaf
Few recipes scream wholesome and heart-healthy like this spelt and oat bread loaf recipe. It contains whole-grain spelt flour, oats, and honey and is sugar-free, making it perfect for those on low-sugar diets.
This loaf is not only healthy, it’s also incredibly delicious, with a nice crusty and crispy exterior and a soft, chewy inside. It’s perfect for making sandwiches or even toast for breakfast.
Get this recipe! – Spelt and Oat Bread Loaves
9. Gluten-Free Hoagie Rolls
This is the perfect homemade bread recipe for those on a gluten-free diet. These hoagie rolls are light, crispy, chewy, and super tasty.
Unlike most traditional hoagie rolls, this recipe contains oats, giving it a wholesome chewiness and nutty whole-grain flavor. They’re made with gluten-free flour and oats. Enjoy with your favorite sandwich or deli toppings.
Get this recipe! – Gluten-free Hoagie Roll
10. Vegan Bagels
This vegan bagel recipe is super easy to make and produces super delicious bagels. This bagel recipe is unique, in that it contains extra virgin olive oil and coconut sugar; thereby adding flavor.
Coconut sugar is lower glycemic than regular sugar, making it healthier. It’s a beginner-friendly recipe, so you don’t need to fret if you’ve never made bagels.
Top with a light layer of cream cheese and strawberry jam for a delightful eating experience.
Get this recipe! – Vegan Bagels
11. Easy Whole-Wheat Hoagie Rolls
Whole grain’s wholesome, nutty taste shines bright in these whole wheat hoagie rolls. I made these with whole wheat flour and bread flour, and the rolls turned out perfect, with lightly crispy outsides and fluffy, chewy insides.
Like me, once you try this recipe, you won’t want to buy rolls anymore. You’ll want to make them over and over again in your own kitchen.
Get this recipe! – Whole Wheat Hoagie Rolls
12. Honey Butter Sandwich Bread
Sweetened with honey, this sandwich bread is fluffy, moist, and has a subtle honey flavor. This easy, beginner-friendly recipe produces the perfect bread for every type of sandwich.
Enjoy with deli meat, cheese, peanut butter, or jelly toppings. To make perfect French toast with this bread, leave it until the next day when it is settled and sturdier.
Get this recipe! – Honey Butter Sandwich Bread
13. Vegan Spelt Bread
Combining wholesome spelt flour, pure maple syrup, and extra virgin olive oil gave me this delicious vegan bread. It has a nice crispy crust and a fluffy, chewy inside, which makes it perfect for sandwiches.
This is a beginner-friendly and fail-proof recipe, so you can try it even if it’s your first time making homemade bread. Although this recipe is vegan, everyone will enjoy it. You can substitute maple syrup for honey if you’re not vegan.
Get this recipe! – Vegan Spelt Bread
14. Eggless Cinnamon Rolls
Who says you can’t eat cinnamon rolls on an egg-free diet? This recipe proves you can. These yummy cinnamon rolls are not only eggless, they’re made with heart-healthy whole wheat flour.
Plus they’re delicious and perfect for a sweet, healthy breakfast or dessert. Thanks to the flavorful sweetness of cinnamon and the maple syrup glaze, you can’t eat this without going for seconds; it’s that yummy!
Get this recipe! – Eggless Cinnamon Rolls
15. Honey Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread
Incredibly fluffy, delicious, and healthy, this honey whole wheat sandwich bread is surprisingly easy to make. It has a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy, chewy inside.
The honey and whole wheat mixture gives it a light, honey-sweet flavor, and a chewy whole-wheat texture. It’s a simple, sugar-free recipe perfect for healthy family meals. You can try it even if you’ve never made bread before.
Get this recipe! – Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
16. Jiffy Vegan Cornbread
I’ve made this cornbread recipe so many times and haven’t gotten tired of it yet. This cornbread is soft, moist, and has the classic crumbly texture of cornbread.
Plus, it contains wholesome ingredients. It’s an easy one-bowl recipe that takes about 15 minutes to whip up. Bake in a preheated oven and enjoy with butter or jam.
Get this recipe! – Jiffy Vegan Cornbread
17. Vegan Burger Buns with Ground Flaxseed
These vegan burger buns are so moist and delicious that it’s hard to believe they’re healthy, but they are. They contain omega-3-rich ground flaxseed and heart-healthy oats. This easy recipe produces buns perfect for homemade hamburgers and deli meat toppings.
Get this recipe! – Vegan Burger Buns
18. Easy Homemade Vegan Drop Biscuits
If you’re looking for the most delicious side dish for your meal – these vegan drop biscuits are the perfect choice. These little gems have an amazing combination of textures. They’re slightly crunchy on the outside, but oh so fluffy and soft on the inside. Plus, you’ll love how super easy they are to make.
Get this recipe! – Easy Homemade Vegan Drop Biscuits
Tips for Making Excellent Bread
Breads are one of my favorite baked goods because they’re fairly easy to make and highly customizable. The following tips will help you make better bread.
- Do not keep yeast too long: Store dry yeast for only a few months. Old yeast does not work well. And always be sure to check the expiration dates before using it in a recipe.
- Measure carefully: When following a recipe, keep to the recommended measurements. Deviations will affect the texture and taste of your bread.
- Always preheat your oven: This is one of the golden rules of baking. Always preheat your oven before baking, if possible. This helps with time management; you don’t have to delay baking your recipes.
- Always grease or spray loaf pan: The second golden rule of baking is “always grease (or oil) your baking pan.” It keeps your batter from sticking to the pan and helps give your loaf a nice brown crust.
- Practice: Practice makes you better. Try again, even if you don’t get the recipe the first time. The more you bake, the better you become.
Storing Your Bread
To store baked bread, allow it to cool down thoroughly, then store it in an airtight sealed container or a Ziploc bag.
I recommend keeping bread at room temperature because refrigerating it can cause it to dry out and change its texture.
Other Recipes To Try
- Vegan French Toast
- Einkorn Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Easy and Moist Spelt Muffins
- Glazed Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Cookies
- Vegan Applesauce Pancakes
