Isn’t bread just one of the best foods ever created? Fluffy, crusty, seeded, flavored or sweet — we love all the different types.
If you share our devotion, then you’ll really appreciate these delicious vegan bread recipes (savory and sweet) we’ve hand-selected.
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From crusty artisan bread to traditional cornbread, sweet banana bread, brioche and many more types, find your next go-to recipe in the following list!
Serve with some vegan soup, other sides, hummus or fresh salad.
The Best Vegan Bread Recipes
Ready to make your own vegan bread at home?
Choose between sweet and savory, seeded and wholegrain or white and fluffy — we even have quick bread, French bread, pumpkin bread, soda bread, garlic, apple or banana for you.
Easy Whole Wheat Baguette
Let’s kick this list off with a simple whole wheat baguette. While the traditional French loaf is usually made with refined white flour and almost always “accidentally vegan”, this 4-ingredient whole food plant-based version is both delicious and good for you!
Spinach Tomato Babka
You might have heard of chocolate babka, but what about a savory version of this beautiful loaf? Made with spinach, tomato and basil, it’s super flavorful, delicious and very pretty, too. Only 10 ingredients are needed for this herby vegan bread!
Gluten-Free Vegan Cornbread
Here we have some traditional cornbread gone healthy, gluten-free and fully vegan! No eggs, no oil, sugar or dairy are in this simple and versatile recipe that’s just perfect for fall and winter. Moist, crumbly and fluffy, we like to enjoy this vegan cornbread with chili, soup or mango chutney.
Whole Wheat Seeded Buns
These are the healthiest vegan dinner rolls you’ll ever make! Completely yeast-free and whole food plant-based, these delicious seeded buns are slightly nutty, crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve with some soup, salad or as a loaded veggie burger.
Crunchy Vegan Breadsticks
Made from super simple bread dough and rolled into thin strips, these crunchy vegan breadsticks are the perfect appetizer or snack! Only 6 basic ingredients plus any toppings you like, they require only 20 minutes of baking time until crispy and golden.
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Bread
If you love savory, seeded bread, then this gluten-free buckwheat loaf will be the perfect choice! It is made with wholesome ingredients, most of which are basic staple foods, deliciously soft, sliceable and perfect with some avocado or hummus!
Whole Grain Seeds Nut Bread
Staying on the topic of deliciously seeded bread, this whole-grain loaf is slightly different from our buckwheat bread but nonetheless a must-try! Completely whole food plant-based, it’s the best vegan bread for making sandwiches and only requires 20 minutes of hands-on time.
Fluffy Vegan Brioche
Moving on to some sweet and delicious vegan bread varieties! This buttery and fluffy vegan brioche has a tender crumb that just melts in your mouth. No matter if you’re up for a classic or healthier version, you’ll be able to find both of them in the article.
Sugar-Free Raspberry Banana Bread
Ready for the healthiest sweet baked good you’ve ever made? This deliciously fruity raspberry banana bread is totally refined sugar-free and sweetened only with whole fruit. There are no processed ingredients like oils or white flours but definitely 100% flavor in this popular recipe!
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Bread
This beautiful orange sweet potato bread is fluffy, sweet and packed with all the cozy fall flavors! Easy to make and freezer-friendly, it works for snacking, brunch and even dessert. Try this soft sweet potato bread with its crunchy nutty, sugary top!
Low-Carb Cinnamon Bread
Would you believe this cinnamon bread isn’t just fully vegan but also grain-free? Delightfully moist and soft with a sweet cinnamon crust, this quick bread uses alternative sweeteners as well as buttery coconut oil to achieve its great texture and flavor.
Easy Turmeric Bread
Doesn’t this vibrantly yellow turmeric bread look stunning? Together with the bright color, this super healthy spice also adds an earthy flavor as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Only 15 minutes of hands-on time plus a few staple ingredients are needed for this recipe.
Pumpkin Chocolate Bread
If you thought pumpkin bread was already awesome, how about a gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread with walnuts and chocolate? It’s made with both buckwheat and oat flour, pumpkin puree, turmeric powder and a few more staple foods. Beautiful, healthy and scrumptious!
Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread
This amazing cheesy vegan garlic bread is soft and gooey on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. Pure indulgence, comfort and deliciousness! Probably the ultimate game day appetizer and the best thing since sliced bread.
Easy Vegan Naan Bread
We love Indian food! While most of it is already vegetarian, they do like to use dairy products in their recipes. Meet this easy vegan naan bread made from only a few everyday ingredients with 15 minutes of hands-on time! Tastes fantastic with soy yogurt, soup or curry.
Spiced Christmas Bread
Get your nuts and dried fruit, this delicious vegan Christmas bread is a must-make this fall! All of your cozy spices from ginger to nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, fennel and anise go into this loaf along with a handful of other healthy plant-based ingredients.
Rosemary Garlic Bread
This simple homemade vegan rosemary bread has a crispy golden crust but it’s soft and chewy on the inside. Flavored with fresh rosemary and garlic, this savory no-knead bread makes a great sandwich or dipper to serve with a bowl of soup!
Garlic Yeasted Zucchini Bread
This is the kind of zucchini bread you probably have never made before! Deliciously garlicky, fluffy, light and perfect to make sandwiches from. This savory loaf hides one large zucchini and is made from humble ingredients, perfect for some early fall baking.
Simple Wholemeal Bread
We all need some no-fail recipes in our lives! This simple wholemeal bread apparently works each time and is therefore perfect for beginner bakers. The loaf is packed with nutrients and whole grains and can easily be modified.
Vegan Apple Pie Bread
Ready for a vegan loaf that tastes almost like an apple fritter? Drizzled with a sweet cinnamon frosting and packed with apples, this bread is everything we want to eat this fall. While it’s probably not the healthiest on the list, it’s so deliciously sweet and cinnamony!
Walnut Bread Wreath
If you want to make your simple bread dough look really fancy, make it into a wreath! Featuring crunchy walnuts inside, you can make this recipe with any flour you like and dress it up to enjoy either sweet or savory.
Vegan Pesto Swirl Bread
This easy to make soft and fluffy bread features a gorgeous green swirl of homemade wild garlic pesto (or really any pesto you like) and is great for snacking, lunches to go or to serve as an appetizer.
Syrian Red Lentil Skillet Bread
How about a protein-rich vegan bread made in a skillet? This gluten-free and grain-free Syrian-inspired red lentil bread is bursting with flavorful spices, herbs and roasted red pepper. So, if you’re ever bored of traditional bread, try this one as a side!
Vegan Beer Bread
Moist and delicious with just a few simple ingredients, this easy loaf of vegan beer bread is a no-fuss recipe that you can even make gluten-free! Fun to make (no kneading needed!) and really savory, it’s great with soups and stews on a cold day!
Sugared Vanilla Snickerdoodle Bread
Let’s add a few more sweet bread recipes to this list! This sugared vanilla snickerdoodle loaf is similar to both a flavorful cinnamon cookie as well as a soft vegan cake. For a festive finish, you can drizzle some vanilla glaze over the top or sprinkle with some cinnamon sugar!
Healthy Vegan Date Bread
If you’re looking for a sweet vegan bread that’s much more on the healthier side, try this soft and moist date bread with chopped pecans! A lovely holiday treat without any butter, oil, dairy, gluten or refined sugar — perfect for gifting to neighbors, friends and family.
Best Vegan Bread Brands
- Food for Life
- Thomas’ Bagels
- Eureka
- Trader Joes’ Brand
- Arnold Thins + Rolls
- Engine 2
- Whole Foods 365 Brand
- Silver Hills
- Nature’s Own
- Bloomfield Farms
- Dave’s Killer Bread
- Francisco
- Cobblestone Bread
Please keep in mind that brands can always change their recipes and that not every single item they produce is 100% vegan — so please double-check labels at the store.
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Ingredients
Quick Artisan Bread
- 1.5 cups warm water
- ½ tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine yeast and warm water in a large mixing bowl.
- Add flour and salt, then mix until well incorporated with a wooden spoon.
- Cover with a clean towel and let sit in a warm place for 2 hours until the dough doubles in volume.
- Preheat oven to 450 °F (220 °C) and knead your dough on a floured, clean surface.
- Shape into a roundish bread-like shape and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Place on the middle rack of your oven and bake for 30 minutes or until slightly brown on the top and bottom.
- Remove from oven and let cool before slicing!
Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
Try these hand-selected best vegan bread recipes from around the web ranging from traditional sourdough to sandwich bread, sweet banana bread, zucchini bread and gluten-free recipes! You’ll love these delicious baked goods.