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ABOUT BROGHIES
Broghies are light, crisp, bowl-shaped popped-grain products that can be used as an alternative to bread, crackers and wraps.
They are available in Wheat and Corn varieties and come in both Large and Mini sizes. Their mild flavour means they work with both sweet and savoury toppings.
Wheat Broghies are made from wheat and salt.
Corn Broghies are made from corn flour, masa and salt.
Broghies contain no added sugar, artificial colours, artificial flavours or preservatives.
No. Broghies aren't bread.
They are made from popped grains and have a light, crisp texture rather than the soft texture of traditional bread. Many people use them in place of bread, toast or crackers because they provide a large base for toppings while being very low in calories.
No. Broghies and rice cakes are quite different.
Typical rice cakes are smaller, thicker and denser. Broghies are much thinner, larger and slightly bowl-shaped, giving you considerably more surface area for toppings.
No. Broghies are popped rather than fried.
Heat and pressure are used to create their distinctive light, crisp shape.
Broghies have a light, crisp texture and a relatively mild flavour.
Wheat Broghies have a particularly neutral taste, while Corn Broghies have a slightly more noticeable corn flavour.
They're deliberately not strongly flavoured because it's normally the toppings that provide most of the flavour.
The slightly bowl-shaped form is created during the popping process.
It also makes Broghies particularly useful for toppings because the raised edge helps create a generous usable surface rather than simply being a flat cracker.
The main difference is the grain and flavour.
Wheat Broghies are made from wheat and salt and have a mild, neutral flavour.
Corn Broghies are made from corn flour, masa and salt and have a slightly more distinctive corn taste.
Both can be used with sweet or savoury toppings.
Large Broghies provide a generous surface for toppings and are particularly useful for breakfasts, lunches and light meals.
Mini Broghies are designed for smaller bites and work well with dips, as snacks or as a crispy accompaniment to meals.
Many people use both sizes for different purposes.
CALORIES & NUTRITION
One Large Wheat Broghie contains 19 calories.
Two Large Wheat Broghies therefore contain just 38 calories before you add your toppings.
One Large Corn Broghie contains 20 calories.
Five Mini Wheat Broghies contain approximately 23 calories.
Five Mini Corn Broghies contain approximately 21 calories.
Yes. Broghies are very low in calories.
A Large Wheat Broghie contains 19 calories and a Large Corn Broghie contains 20 calories, making them a useful option for people looking for a lighter alternative to bread, toast or crackers.
Broghies contain substantially fewer carbohydrates per typical serving than many conventional bread products.
A Large Wheat Broghie contains approximately 4.4g of carbohydrate, while a Large Corn Broghie contains approximately 4g.
The exact nutritional information for every variety can be found on our Nutrition Tables page.
The exact calorie content of bread varies considerably depending on the brand, loaf and thickness of the slice.
The important difference is that two Large Wheat Broghies contain only 38 calories, so replacing two slices of bread with Broghies can considerably reduce the calories contributed by the base of a meal.
Always check the packaging of the bread you're comparing them with for an accurate comparison.
No. Broghies contain no added sugar.
The nutritional tables for both Large Wheat and Large Corn Broghies show zero grams of sugar per Broghie.
No. Broghies contain no artificial colours, artificial flavours or preservatives.
Their ingredient lists are extremely simple: Wheat Broghies contain wheat and salt, while Corn Broghies contain corn flour, masa and salt.
No.
Wheat Broghies contain wheat and are therefore not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten.
Corn Broghies are made from corn rather than wheat, but they are produced in a facility that also handles wheat.
For that reason, they are not labelled or sold as gluten-free.
If you have coeliac disease, a wheat allergy or another medical reason for avoiding gluten, always follow the allergen information on the packaging.
You can find the manufacturer's nutritional information for Large Wheat, Large Corn, Mini Wheat and Mini Corn Broghies on our Nutrition Tables page.
LOW-CALORIE EATING & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
They can be.
Broghies contribute very few calories to the base of a meal, leaving you more flexibility over the toppings you choose.
A Large Wheat Broghie contains just 19 calories, while a Large Corn Broghie contains 20 calories.
Yes, particularly if you're replacing a higher-calorie bread, wrap or cracker.
The Broghie itself contributes very few calories, so more of the meal's calories can come from the toppings and ingredients you actually want to eat.
Of course, the total calorie content will still depend on what you put on top.
Yes. Many people use Broghies as a lower-calorie alternative to bread.
Broghies themselves don't cause weight loss — overall calorie intake and your wider diet are what matter — but replacing a higher-calorie base with a Broghie can make it easier to reduce the calories in some meals.
Broghies can be incorporated into the eating plan of someone following Slimming World, and they have long been popular with some Slimming World members as an alternative to bread.
However, Slimming World can change its food values and programme rules, so always check the current Slimming World app or official information for the latest Swip values and guidance.
Instead of Bread is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Slimming World.
Slimming World Swip values can change as the programme is updated.
For that reason, we recommend checking the current Slimming World app or official Slimming World resources regularly for the latest Swip value.
At the time of publishing, one large Broghie is one Swip, and five mini Broghies are one swip.
No, Broghies should be recorded as Swips according to the latest Swip value on the Slimming World app.
USING BROGHIES
Almost anything you would normally put on bread, toast or crackers.
Popular savoury toppings include eggs, tuna, chicken, cottage cheese, hummus, avocado, ham, chips, sausages, salad and smoked salmon.
For something sweet, try yoghurt, fruit, nut butter, jam or sweet6 freedom chocolate spreads or syrups.
The best part is experimenting and finding your own favourites.
Yes.
Large Broghies provide plenty of space for toppings and can make a very useful alternative to sandwiches for lunches and light meals.
Rather than enclosing the filling between two slices of bread, Broghies are normally eaten as an open topped base.
Absolutely.
Broghies work particularly well with breakfast toppings such as scrambled or poached eggs, fruit, yoghurt, nut butter or other ingredients you would normally serve with toast.
Yes.
Because Broghies have a mild flavour, they work just as well with sweet toppings as savoury ones.
Fruit, yoghurt, nut butters, jam, syrups and chocolate spreads are just some of the options.
Yes.
Broghies can be eaten straight from the packet or warmed with toppings.
If you're using an air fryer, placing the topping on the Broghie first also helps weigh the very light Broghie down.
Yes.
A topped Broghie can be warmed in an air fryer for a couple of minutes to give you a warm, crispy snack or light meal.
Cooking times vary between appliances and toppings, so keep an eye on it the first time you try it.
Yes.
You can serve Broghies alongside soup or even dunk pieces into it in much the same way as you might use bread or crackers.
Mini Broghies are particularly useful for dips, snacks, sharing plates and smaller sweet or savoury bites.
They can also be served alongside soups and meals when you want something light and crispy on the side.
See our recipes section for ideas.
Don't throw them away.
Broken Broghies are ideal for dipping, serving with curry or soup, turning into crispy snack pieces or using in any recipe where you don't need a whole Broghie.
We also have a Broken Broghies section in our recipes for more ideas.
Our Broghie Recipes section contains ideas for breakfasts, lunches, savoury toppings, sweet treats, Mini Broghies and even ways to use broken Broghies.
BREAD ALTERNATIVES
There are plenty of alternatives depending on what you're looking for.
Options include crispbreads, rice cakes, lower-calorie wraps, bread thins, lettuce wraps and popped-grain alternatives such as Broghies.
The best choice depends on whether calories, texture, convenience or versatility are most important to you.
They can be, particularly if you want a large, crispy base for toppings while keeping the calories in the base very low.
Broghies don't attempt to imitate the soft texture of sliced bread. They provide a different way of enjoying many of the same toppings.
Yes.
Broghies are already crisp, so they don't need to be toasted like bread, but they can be topped with many of the same foods you would normally put on toast.
They can also be warmed if you prefer your topping served hot.
BUYING BROGHIES
You can buy Wheat, Corn, Mini Wheat and Mini Corn Broghies online right here from Instead of Bread.
We buy Broghies directly from the manufacturer and supply them to customers throughout the UK.
No. There is no minimum order, although we do recommend buying several bags at a time to make the most of the postage cost. Broghies also have a long shelf life, so unlike fresh bread, there is no need to worry about them going stale or needing to be used within just a few days.
Yes.
If you regularly buy Broghies, larger quantities and box options are available and can work out cheaper per bag than purchasing individual bags.
Check the current shop options for available quantities and pricing.
No, we don’t offer trade accounts as such. However, if you run a shop, small business, or are a Slimming World Consultant interested in retailing Broghies, please get in touch. We may be able to offer a wholesale discount, subject to order quantities and eligibility.
Please note that we will require appropriate proof of your business or Slimming World Consultant status.
FRESHNESS & STORAGE
We buy Broghies directly from the manufacturer, which helps reduce the amount of time they spend moving through distribution centres and storage before reaching you.
Typically, Broghies supplied by us will have anything from around one month to a year of shelf life remaining, depending on the batch.
The remaining shelf life will vary depending on the batch, but typically Broghies supplied by us have between three months and one year remaining.
Always check the best-before date printed on the product itself.
The best-before information is printed on the Broghies packaging.
Always use the date shown on the individual product as the definitive guide for the bag you have received.
Keep Broghies sealed and stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Once a bag has been opened, reseal it carefully to help preserve their light, crispy texture.
If you get to the end of a bag and the Broghies have been open for a while and lost a little of their crispness, don't throw them away — a quick two minutes in an air fryer can help crisp them up again. Always keep an eye on them while heating, as air fryers can vary.
DELIVERY & BREAKAGES
Broghies are extremely light and fragile, so they are always packed and sent separately from heavier products such as bottles and jars.
This helps protect them from being crushed during transit and gives them the best possible chance of arriving in good condition.
If your order contains both Broghies and heavier items, they will be sent in separate parcels, and you will be charged the applicable postage for each parcel.
Broghies are a fragile product, and unfortunately occasional breakages can occur during delivery.
We carefully pack them and will not knowingly send out a badly damaged bag, but once a parcel enters the courier network it may be handled many times before reaching you.
A small number of broken Broghies is therefore not normally grounds for a refund.
If a bag or parcel arrives with unusually severe damage, please contact us.
Where appropriate, we'll look into what happened and see whether a claim can be made with the courier.
Yes.
Broken Broghies taste exactly the same and are great for dips, curries, soups and crunchy snacks.
We even have recipes specifically designed for broken Broghies.
Delivery depends on the quantity you order and the delivery method.
For up to five bags of Broghies, Royal Mail home/business delivery is currently £4.99.
For larger Broghies orders, DPD delivery is used because the boxes are too large for Royal Mail's parcel dimensions.
Current DPD home/business rates are:
6–12 bags: £5.99 13–24 bags: £11.98 25–36 bags: £17.97 37–48 bags: £23.96 49–60 bags: £29.95
DPD shop or locker collection is also available for larger orders at lower rates.
Shipping costs are shown during checkout, so always use the checkout price as the current definitive cost.
Five bags are about the maximum we can safely fit into the smaller parcel size.
Orders containing six or more bags need a larger box, and those dimensions are too large for the Royal Mail service we use, so larger Broghies orders are sent using DPD.
For larger qualifying Broghies orders, DPD shop or locker delivery is available.
This can be cheaper than delivery directly to your home or business.
The available delivery options and current prices will be shown when you order.
ORDERS & HELP
If you're unsure about a product, an order, delivery or anything else connected with Instead of Bread, we're happy to help.
You can use the Contact page to get in touch.
If tracking is available for your delivery, use the Order Tracking section of the website or the tracking information supplied with your order.
Full details of our current delivery arrangements can be found on the Shipping and Delivery page.
For returns and refund information, please see our Returns and Refunds page.
Those pages should always be treated as the definitive source for current order and delivery policies.