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EASY Grab and Go Gluten Free Breakfast Pockets

Published: Sep 21, 2018 · Modified: Apr 15, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 26 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Are you ready for an easy gluten free breakfast that you can hold in your hand? These delicious gluten free breakfast pockets not only make a perfect hand-held grab and go breakfast, but you can fill these breakfast pockets with your favorite breakfast fillings!!

two homemade hot pocket breakfast pockets on a plate with a cilantro garnish

Do you remember those breakfast pockets from years ago? They were quite easy as far as frozen fast food goes. All you had to do was heat them up and you had a hand-held ready meal. The downside of breakfast pockets was all of the chemical ingredients that were impossible to pronounce, and worse for your body.

We didn't know any better when we were growing up. We lived with my mother and she worked full time. Easy was the name of the game when it came to eating meals in our house.

Luckily for us, I have created an easy way to make a healthier gluten free version of these breakfast pockets that can make busy mornings so much better! All you need is a delicious loaf of gluten free bread.

If you have been gluten free for a long time, or even just a short time, chances are you have tried gluten free bread. I bet you didn't know that you can get creative with these gluten free breads :-).

Slices of gluten free bread on a plate

Grab a loaf of gluten free bread because we are going to make Homemade Egg Breakfast Pockets! I chose to use their Multigrain bread, but you can also use their soft white or millet-chia flavors too!

Ingredients:

You can include any of your favorite breakfast foods in one of these hand-held breakfast sandwiches. Here are some of my family's favorite ingredients:

  • Eggs
  • Ham
  • Bacon
  • Cheese
  • Salsa (everyone except my "picky eater" likes salsa)

You can also make these pockets for lunch or dinner. Try adding lunch meats, pizza ingredients, etc...they are almost like little Calzones!

Instructions:

The first step is to remove the crusts from the gluten free bread.

a slice of bread on a cutting board. The crust has been cut off the bread

You may ask why I cut the crust off the bread slices. In order to pinch the sides of the bread from the top and bottom halves together, you will need to cut off the crust.

*TIP - Don't throw away the gluten free bread crusts!! You can use them to make this delicious Gluten Free Bread Pudding. I keep a bag of "crusts" and ends in my freezer. When the bag fills up, you can make bread pudding or even these Gluten Free French Toast Muffins with them!!

Two slices of bread on a baking pan with the crusts removed

Arrange the bread on a baking pan. (Spray olive oil on the pan to prevent sticking!) The next step is to take the palm of your hand and gently press down the bread. It will help the bread stick together better.

shredded cheese on slices of gluten free bread

Next, add your favorite cheese! Some delicious cheeses to use for this breakfast sandwich include:

  • Mexican shredded cheese
  • Gouda
  • Cheddar
  • Mozzarella
  • American
eggs and salsa on slices of bread. Each has fresh cilantro on top.

Now is the fun part! Top your bread with eggs and your favorite toppings. I used hard-boiled eggs and sliced them up. Next, we added salsa and fresh cilantro. You can also use scrambled eggs.

Sandwiches on a baking sheet

Cover the toppings with another slice of bread and use a fork to press the edges together carefully. Bake at 350F degrees for 15 minutes in a toaster oven.

A breakfast pocket sliced in half on a plate

These breakfast pockets are crispy on the outside and hold up beautifully! Are you ready to make these for yourself?

Easy Gluten Free Breakfast Pockets

Sandi Gaertner
Simple gluten free breakfast pockets that you can fill with your favorite breakfast foods!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices of gluten free bread
  • 4 eggs boiled or scrambled
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • On a cutting board, lay out the slices of bread and remove the crust with a knife. Use your palm to gently press down the bread. You don't have to press too hard, just a little.
  • Add the "bottom" 4 bread slices to a baking sheet.
  • Set four slices aside to be the tops for the breakfast pockets.
  • On the bottom halves, add cheese, salsa, egg, and cilantro. Feel free to customize these further with your favorite breakfast ingredients.
  • Place the top half bread slice on top of the bottom half. Use a fork to press down the edges of the bread to seal all the way around the bread.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350F degrees for 10 minutes. I used my toaster oven, but feel free to use your regular oven as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 496mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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  1. Molly

    June 21, 2022 at 7:37 am

    Would there be anything to be gained by brushing the tops with egg wash? I do that with baked goods a lot (like to make bacon crumbles stick, for example) but sliced bread's texture might make that a bad idea?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 21, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      Hi Molly, I am not sure to be honest. The bread is more porous than dough, so it is hard to say.

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  2. Liz

    January 08, 2022 at 9:07 am

    What are your thoughts on making these ahead of time, freezing them, then popping them in the toaster? I think my kids will really enjoy these but looking to make weekday mornings easier as we get all four kids out the door and to school on time.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 08, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      Hi Liz, I haven't tried this...but my worry is they may leak in the toaster. Perhaps you mean a toaster oven?

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      • Cheryl

        October 11, 2022 at 5:54 pm

        What brand of gf bread did you use?

      • Sandi Gaertner

        October 11, 2022 at 7:34 pm

        I used Udis. You want to use white bread that is very soft. I also like using Franz Mountain White. (At some Costco stores.)

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