Canyon Bakehouse 101: Your Guide to No Compromise Gluten-Free Breads

If you’ve been gluten-free for a while, you’re probably familiar with Canyon Bakehouse breads. As the most widely available gluten-free bread brand in the country for more than a decade, they were the first to bring excellent gluten-free bread — no toasting required — to GF bread lovers everywhere. If you’ve tried their products, you surely agree that to know them is to love them. But there’s more to CB than recognizing its cheery red, blue, and yellow packaging. Read this article to get secrets to making the most of your CB experience, including the varieties of CB breads you can enjoy, how to make your CB bread last longer, where to find hefty discount coupons and great recipes, and more. 

Canyon Bakehouse Bread Varieties

Do you know your Canyon Bakehouse options? Canyon Bakehouse offers a whopping 10 gluten-free sandwich breads, divided into “stay-fresh” and frozen:

Stay-Fresh Breads:

• Ancient Grain
• Country White
• Hawaiian Sweet
• Multigrain (available at Costco and Sam’s Club)

Frozen Breads:

• 7-Grain
• Mountain White
• Cinnamon Raisin (recently rereleased)
• Hawaiian Sweet
• Heritage Style Whole Grain
• Heritage Style Honey White

Stay-Fresh vs. Frozen: What’s the Difference?

You probably noticed there’s a significant overlap between “stay-fresh” and frozen Canyon Bakehouse breads. Knowing the following three key differences will help you ensure you buy the right bread for your lifestyle and store it for optimal freshness and enjoyment. 

1. Grocery Store Location

• Stay-Fresh breads are found in the bread aisle or gluten-free section at room temperature. 
• Frozen breads are typically in the freezer section but may also be found in the bread aisle.

2. Packaging

• Stay-Fresh breads come in a sealed bag within their trademark bread bag
• Frozen breads come in a classic bread bag

3. Storage & Shelf Life

• Stay-Fresh Breads:
  • No refrigeration required
  • Remains fresh, unopened, for up to 90 days from production
  • Once opened, store in a dry place at room temperature and enjoy within 1 week
  • Consume within one week of opening
  • To avoid shrinkage, do not freeze or refrigerate
    
• Frozen Breads:
  • Best stored refrigerated or frozen
  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months, slices or loaf thawed as needed

Pro Tip: Look for Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Breads

You know how everyone on social media complains about small GF bread slices? Canyon eliminates the dilemma with their Heritage Style sandwich breads. They’re real-deal giant slices that are comparable to extra-large gluten-containing bread. When you want a big ol’ sandwich, you need Heritage-Style bread. Available in whole grain and honey white flavors, they’re found in the fresh or frozen bread section of the grocery store. 

Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Canyon Bakehouse Breads

1. French Toast or French Toast Bites

You probably have your own favorite recipe — just add GF bread! Or use our batter for custardy gluten-free brioche French toast bites or make your own using a mixture of egg, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Soak the bread in the batter until just sogged through, then pan-fry it in a bit of butter. Hawaiian Sweet or Cinnamon Raisin breads work exceptionally well for this recipe. Ditto their brioche rolls and buns. 

2. Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Sandwiches!

Oh, the options! Tuna nicoise to classic grilled cheese (Hello 7-Grain!) or PB&J (on Mountain White!) to chicken sandwiches, Canyon Bakehouse breads deliver in flavor and texture, whether straight from the bag or toasted. 

3. Avocado Toast

An everyday occasion at GFF HQ, avocado toast is the easiest, most delicious breakfast or snack. Our version is simple: mash a third to a half of an avocado on a piece of Canyon Bakehouse toast, sprinkle with kosher salt, a generous pinch of Maldon sea salt, and red pepper flakes, drizzle with olive oil, and eat!

4. Homemade Breadcrumbs

All hail the bread heels — they make great gluten-free breadcrumbs! Just pulse them in a food processor to create fresh breadcrumbs. Use them immediately or let them dry out for a crunchier texture. They’re perfect for:

• Gluten-free meatballs
• Topping fish dishes
• Adding texture to casseroles

5. Crispy Croutons

Turn any bread slice into delicious croutons: Cut bread into cubes, toss with olive oil and salt (optional: add garlic powder, herbs, or parmesan for extra flavor), bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes or until crunchy and golden. 

Where to Find Canyon Bakehouse Breads

Canyon Bakehouse is so widely available these days, you can surely find them nearby. Too lazy to scout your stores? Use their handy store finder. 

How to Score Canyon Bakehouse Discount Codes

It’s no secret that gluten-free bread costs more than gluten bread. But you know what isn’t so clandestine? Canyon Bakehouse ALWAYS has a discount coupon available on their website that you can use anywhere you shop. Go here to find $1 off a single loaf or $1.50 off two products!

{This post is sponsored by Canyon Bakehouse, but our love for CB cannot be bought!}