Recipes & Cooking Desserts & Baking Bread 6 Healthy Bread Recipes with Ingredients You Can Feel Good About Enjoy bread that's not only delicious but good for you, too. By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada 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 December 26, 2023 Reviewed by Julie Lopez, RD Reviewed by Julie Lopez, RD Julie Lopez, RD strikes a balance between her work as an expert dietitian and chef. Learn about BHG's Nutrition Review Board 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 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jason Donnelly Good news, carb lovers—your baking endeavors can now include healthy bread recipes. Instead of using refined, processed flour and ingredients, our healthy breads are filled with hearty whole grains and nutrient-rich ingredients such as oats and flaxseed. Whether you're craving banana bread or dinner rolls, here are some of our favorite good-for-you and tasty breads to make at home. 9 Healthy Muffin Recipes Way Better Than the Store-Bought Versions 01 of 06 Whole Grain Sunflower Bread View Recipe Blaine Moats This easy healthy bread recipe is a simple 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. Buy It: Wilton Nonstick Loaf Pan ($9, Target) When and How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds for Eating 02 of 06 Caraway-Rye Batter Bread Marty Baldwin View Recipe 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. 03 of 06 Whole-Wheat Hamburger Buns View Recipe Jason Donnelly If you've been skipping the bun when eating 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. 04 of 06 Mixed Grain Bread View Recipe Jason Donnelly Make a loaf (or two) 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. 4 Must-Try Fast and Healthy Avocado Toast Recipes 05 of 06 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 steaming bowl of chili. 06 of 06 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. Eat Healthy with These Recipes 13 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes for Quick, Flavor-Packed Meals 9 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Skillet Ideas for a Better Morning Meal 7 Healthy Steak Recipes for a Fast and Flavorful Meal 20 Healthy Sandwiches for When You Want a Handheld Meal 13 Healthy Sheet-Pan Dinners 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