(Before the Instant Pot, bread makers wereallthe rage.)

I remember coming home from school to the smell of sourdough filling the entire house.

Whats more comforting than a thick slice of flaky bread slathered with butter?

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It makes sense when you think about it.

The world isnt exactly pleasant right now; collectively, were all seeking more comfort.

Just like most foods, bread can absolutely be healthy, depending on how you make it.

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And theres certainly no shortage of healthy bread recipes out there.

Rounded up here are 10 healthy bread recipes that are as nutrient-rich as they are delicious.

This recipe uses whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds.

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Youll get a good serving of fiber before even topping it with anything.

Bake this bread and youll get all those nutrients in every slice.

The warming spices give the savory squash a sweeter taste, striking just the right balance.

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Bonus: Its gluten-free, if thats your thing.

The wildcard ingredient in this recipe is cranberries, which adds an unexpected tartness.

One delicious way is to incorporate them into homemade bread, as done in this recipe.

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A bonus to this recipe: its completely vegan.

Healthy banana bread

Youre not going to get a bread recipe roundup without banana bread.

If youve somehow escaped thebanana bread craze of COVID-19, what are you waiting for?

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This recipe is free of gluten and refined sugarand its 100 percent vegan.

The secret is using a mix of coconut flour and almond flour.

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