You love good bread, and who doesn’t? Adopting a gluten-free and lectin-light diet doesn’t mean you will never have bread again. There are many healthy and delicious ways to make bread, and I’m sharing my favorite gluten-free, lectin-free bread recipes I’ve created in the past five years.
Morning bread rolls, flatbread, hamburger buns, and tortillas are all part of my diet, and they are enjoyed equally by myself and by members of my family who don’t even follow a specific diet. They love them and sometimes prefer them to the usual bread.
And more recently, I have developed a great lectin-free sourdough method, so if you are into making sourdough, artisan bread at home, now it’s possible.
Lectins vs. Gluten
Lectins are sugar-binding proteins in many staple foods like grains, beans, and nightshades. They are part of a plant’s natural defense against microorganisms, insects, and predators like humans. According to Dr. Steven Gundry, when lectins stick together, they can become quite problematic for human health.
Gluten is one type of lectin that gets more buzz than any other lectins, mainly because they have been studied more, and their effect on our health is better understood.
Because gluten is better understood, many people have adopted gluten-free lifestyles. However, gluten-free products are often very heavy in other lectins, making them even more problematic.
So, everything that is lectin-free is also gluten-free, but everything gluten-free is not necessarily lectin-free; on the contrary.
For more details on what gluten-free flour is also lectin-free, check my Quick Guide to Lectin-Free, Gluten-Free Flours.
And if you want to read more about the 4 gluten-free grains that are also lectin-free and gut healthy, see my article The 4 Gut-Healthy, Lectin-Free and Gluten-Free Grains.
15 Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free Bread Recipes that are easy, delicious, and nutritionally dense
All the below recipes are both gluten-free and lectin-free and are made with wholesome, healthy, and balanced mixes of ingredients.
Pure starches such as arrowroot flour and tapioca flour give better results in lectin-free baking. However, I am not using them as the main ingredients because they still have a high glycemic index and are not nutritionally dense.
There is diversity in this list, with egg-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options, with or without yeast, made with different types of flour, and usually from a nutritionally dense mix of ingredients. So you will not just eat empty calories. They are all pretty easy to make and can be batch cooked and frozen.
Lectin-free and gluten-free sourdough bread
More recently, I have developed a lectin-free method of making sourdough bread, and the results are mind-blowing.
If you are up for an adventure into the magical world of sourdough, I encourage you to check these posts out. The main flours used in these recipes are teff, millet, and sorghum. And if you skip the small amount of honey, this bread is vegan.
My method for making gluten-free and lectin-free sourdough bread includes a combination of teff, millet, and sorghum flours to make a sourdough starter.
- Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter With Millet, Teff, and Sorghum Flour (Lectin-Free)
When you have this starter, you can use any of the three flours, in any combination, to make all types of sourdough bread.
- Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread Recipe With Sorghum and Millet (Lectin-Free)
- Guten-Free Sourdough Focaccia (Lectin-Free)
- Rustic Sourdough Rolls With Teff, Millet, and Sorghum (Lectin-Free)
And if you are not ready yet for the sourdough adventure, you still have plenty of options below to make lectin-free bread that is delicious and nutritious.
Sorghum Bread Rolls (Lectin-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan)
I created this sorghum bread recipe in Denmark for a quick and satisfying breakfast, inspired by the famous Danish breakfast buns, ‘rundstykker’.
These sorghum morning bread rolls are perfect straight from the oven, are easy to make and freeze, and are super delicious.
Warm them, slice them transversely, and dress them with butter, hazelnut paste, and fresh fruits, or use it as toast topped with avocado, egg, or chicken salad. The possibilities are endless.
Lectin-Free Hamburger Buns (Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
In search of delicious and easy-to-make lectin-free hamburger buns, or dinner rolls, that are also nut-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free? Search no more. This multi-purpose dough is versatile; you can make flatbread, pita bread, or pizza crust. Some readers even made a loaf out of it.
Lectin-Free Pita Bread
This awesome lectin-free pita recipe was created using the same dough as the Hamburger Buns. I love to use it for Mediterranean-inspired recipes, like this Chicken Gyros Pita Platter.
Easy Keto Bread Rolls with Walnuts
These delicious keto bread rolls with walnuts are the perfect gluten-free and lectin-free option for anyone looking for a healthy alternative to traditional bread.
Made with nutrient-rich walnuts and a handful of other wholesome ingredients, these bread rolls are not only easy to make, but they also taste amazing.
Whether on a keto diet or simply looking for a healthier bread option, these walnut bread rolls are the perfect addition to your meals.
Gluten-Free Flatbread with Sorghum and Green Plantain
Who doesn’t love a gluten-free flatbread that is easy to make, nutritious, and looks and tastes like regular bread?
This version of gluten-free flatbread is made with green plantain, sorghum flour, and extra virgin olive oil. Add fenugreek for extra flavor.It pairs well with curries and any stew-like dishes, but you can use it any way you want.
This lectin-free flatbread made with green plantains and sorghum is easy to make and roll out, easy to cook, and stays soft and pliable even after one day on the counter. But I don’t promise you it will last that long, because it is also delicious.
Green Cassava Flour Tortillas
These lectin-free, green cassava flour tortillas are based on myeasy cassava tortillasrecipe.
Here, the pop of green is added by using blanched stinging nettles, but spinach can also be used. These green cassava tortillas are the perfect pop of green for all your spring and summer meals.
And you can also use them to make tortilla chips. You cut them into triangles, drizzle with olive oil and bake them until crispy.
Walnut Millet Bread
Whether you have it in a sweet or savory combo, this fake cornbread is a delicious and comforting addition to your meals. I even think that’s better than the real cornbread, but I might be biased.
Millet is the ancient grain used to make bread and polenta before the introduction of corn in Europe, so I don’t know who’s the fake and the real one here? Try it, and you won’t regret it.
Easy Cassava Flour Tortillas
These cassava tortillas are very easy to make. They only include four ingredients, if you count water and salt, they are pliable and delicious and can be stored and reheated in many ways.
You can make tacos, burritos, tortillas, and tortilla wraps, or even use them as a base for a mini pizza or flatbread.
Low-Carb Coconut Flour Tortillas (Vegan)
These low-carb coconut flour tortillas are soft, flexible, and sturdy, perfect for holding your favorite fillings without tearing.
Crafted with coconut flour, and a handful of nutritious ingredients like golden flax seeds and hemp flour, these vegan keto tortillas are gluten-free, lectin-free, and have no gums added. And they are so easy to make, you have no excuse not to try them.
Homemade Bread Thins
If you are looking for an everyday bread alternative that is gluten-free, lectin-free, and vegan, look no further. These homemade bread thins are so easy to make and require no yeast.
Made with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes, cassava, almond flour, and healthy seeds and spices, these bread thins are not only a great replacement for your toast, but they are nutritious and super flavorful.
Pao de Beijo – Vegan Sweet Potato Snack Bread
Shared with me by my sweet Brazilian friend Luana, living in Paris, this vegan sweet potato snack bread hits all the right spots when you are craving bread. It’s crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and tastes like soft pretzels to me.
While dairy-free, lectin-free, and gluten-free, this recipe is a dream come true because it’s also low-histamine (you might need to skip the turmeric and add rosemary). It goes with everything, anytime.
Auntie Jovita’s Brazilian Cheese Bread
I remember the first time I had Brazilian cheese bread, Pao de Queijo. It was at a Churrasco restaurant in Dubai. I ate so much that I could barely have any meat after. They were so good.
Since they are originally made withcassava flour and easy to make Plant Paradox compliant, I’ve been contemplating making them for a long time. Still, I’ve always been intimidated by the recipes that seem rather complicated.
Well, what I have here is a treasure because it is absolutely delicious, it takes 10 minutes to put together, and the recipe comes straight from Brazil. You guessed, from Auntie Jovita.
Rosemary and Chocolate Bread with Avocado and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A rosemary and chocolate bread loaded with polyphenols, healthy fats, and prebiotics is what you get when mixing rosemary, dark chocolate, avocados,extra virgin olive oil, marine collagen, coconut flour, and tigernut flour.
This is an excellent grain-free, healthy, lectin-free bread for late breakfast or brunch, with coffee or tea, served with a compliant cheese board and olive oil dip. Take it with you to work for an afternoon snack. It can also replace one meal. It is pretty good-looking if you want to impress your guests.
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Zucchini Bread (Lectin-Light)
Are you on a lectin-light and sugar-free diet and don’t know if you can eat zucchini bread again? Please allow me to be the bearer of good news: you can eat zucchini if you remove the peels and seeds where the lectins are.
This gluten-free, sugar-free zucchini bread was a hit with all my family members, none of which eats a lectin-free, gluten-free, or lectin-free diet.
This cake is surprisingly sweet, even when not using any sweetener. The tigernut and chestnut flours add the natural sweetness, but even the almond flour and pecans are naturally sweet.
This zucchini bread is delicious, full of flavor, and despite having more of a dense consistency, it has a light bite. It feels light and refreshing, especially if eaten the second day from the fridge.
Lectin-Free Mini Irish Soda Bread
This lectin-free soda bread is good warm, out of the oven, with a bit of butter or even nut butter. Makes a perfect breakfast on special occasions, like St. Patrick’s Day, of course.
It’s also easy to make and doesn’t require unusual ingredients, and these are usually ingredients that every lectin-free foodie has in their pantry.
From my Cookbook: Teff-Hazelnut Bread & Wholesome Rosemary Bread Rolls
These are two of my favorite ever gluten-free, lectin-free bread recipes, which you find in my book – The Living Well Without Lectins Cookbook.
The Teff-Hazelnut Bread has a rye bread-like texture, only better tasting and lighter. The Rosemary Dinner Rolls are so easy to put together, and the dough is so versatile: you can use it to make pizza crust, and you can even fill the rolls with mixes of vegetables or meat.
They are both vegan, so eggs- and dairy-free.
GundryMD Multi-Purpose Bread Mix
If you still haven’t found what you were looking for, there is another option. You could buy a lectin-free ready-made mix of dry ingredients and follow the recipe on the package.
Gundry MD Multi-Purpose Bread Mix is a convenient, versatile way to make everything from hamburgers and sandwiches to rustic baguettes and cinnamon rolls. You will get more than 30% off and save up to $36.00 when buying 3 bags or more ofGundry MD Multi-purpose bread mix in my Ambassador store.
And for a similar style of bread, but made from scratch, you could try Lectin-Free Wife’s Sandwich Bread Recipe, made from scratch.
I hope you love having so many options for gluten-free, lectin-free bread recipes.
Please comment if you have any questions, need help, or make any of these recipes.
