A Story of Heritage
& Innovation
Growing up in France, Marie Sonalet understood bread as more than sustenance – it was the heart of daily life, community, and tradition. When her own health journey led to eliminating gluten, she faced a familiar challenge: the available gluten-free options couldn't match the satisfaction of real bread she remembered from home.
Drawing from her French heritage and worldwide travels, Marie began experimenting with wholesome ingredients in her kitchen. Her goal wasn't to create another gluten-free substitute, but to reimagine bread entirely. The result was revolutionary: a harmonious blend of seeds, oats, honey, and olive oil that satisfied both tradition and nutrition.
In 2020, from her kitchen in Bend, Oregon, Marie began sharing Not Bread with her community. "Every ingredient tells a story," she explains. "From Mediterranean olive oil to local honey supporting our bees, each element brings its own gifts – protein, fiber, omega-3s – creating something greater than the sum of its parts." It's a testament to the power of thoughtful innovation rooted in tradition.
Our Promise
Every Not Bread product embodies our commitment to:
Excellence
Exceptional taste that satisfies and delights.
Purity
Pure, organic ingredients that nourish.
Thoughtfulness
Thoughtful processes that honor both tradition and innovation.
Community
Community connections that strengthen and inspire.
Our Team: Growing with Purpose
Today, Not Bread has grown beyond Marie's kitchen, yet maintains its commitment to quality and craft. You'll find our loaves at farmers markets and select stores, where we love connecting directly with our community of health-conscious food lovers.
For those further afield who would like to experience the joy of creating their own Not Bread, we offer our signature loaves & dry mixes online. Each loaf & mix carries the same attention to detail and quality ingredients that Marie insisted upon from day one, allowing home bakers to share in the satisfaction of creating something truly nourishing.
