Yes! you can have garlic bread on a low FODMAP diet — and it’s every bit as delicious as the real thing!
FODMAP Friendly Garlic Bread
Description
This FODMAP-friendly garlic bread is the perfect side dish for pasta night, soups, or summer BBQs — with all the flavour and none of the digestive discomfort. Made with gluten-free bread, garlic-infused olive oil, and a hint of fresh herbs, this recipe skips the high-FODMAP ingredients while keeping everything you love about traditional garlic bread. It’s crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, dairy-free optional, and ready in under 15 minutes. Whether you’re managing IBS or just want a lighter option, this low FODMAP garlic bread will become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the garlic butter:
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In a small bowl, add: 100g softened butter (use lactose-free if needed) 2 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil and finely chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste
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Mix everything together until well combined.
Chill the butter:
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Transfer the garlic butter mixture to the fridge. Let it chill for 10–15 minutes, or until slightly firm and spreadable.
Bake the bread:
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C (conventional) / 400°F / Gas 6.
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Place your gluten-free baguette (or FODMAP-friendly bread of choice) on a baking tray. Bake for 8-10, or until nearly cooked through.
Add the garlic butter:
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With about 3 minutes left of baking time, remove the bread from the oven. Slice the baguette partway through (into fan slices) or fully if preferred.
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Spread or spoon the chilled garlic butter generously between the slices or on top.
Finish baking:
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Return the bread to the oven for another 3–5 minutes, until the butter is melted and the top is golden and crispy.
Serve:
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Serve warm, ideally with pasta, salad, soup, or your favourite low FODMAP meal!
