Super Easy Gluten Free Seed Bread
A couple of years ago, a recipe took the internet by storm. It was a seed bread posted by Sara Britton of “My New Roots“. She called it “The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread”. It was stunning in it’s simplicity, delicious, and beautiful. Her recipe was inspired by a danish friend’s recipe that “changed her life”. Made from seeds, nuts, and oats, it was hearty and flavorful and required no yeast. I have made her recipe at least 20 times. It is perfect as it is.
When I made the White Bean Broccoli Soup, I wanted to whip up a seed bread to go with it. One that complimented the flavor of the soup. My body is not a fan of bread. Even sprouted, whole grain bread. But I have no problems with seed breads. Sara’s recipe is a super easy recipe to work off of to create different breads.
Broccoli loves walnuts and raisins so I decided to make a Walnut Raisin Seed Bread. Walnuts are a wonderfully healthy nut that we should be eating more of. I also substituted hemp seeds for part of the sunflower seeds to up the nutritional value even more. I even cut out the oil with great success. My method is a little different from Sara’s. I would encourage you to try her method, too.
This bread is amazing. It is loaded with fiber, high in protein, loaded with nutrients, super easy to make and delicious.
It is naturally gluten free but some oats can be processed in facilities that process wheat. If this is a concern, just use gluten free oats. You can find them here: Gluten Free Oats.
One last note, toast this! It will take you to bread heaven.
Walnuts, the Amazing Nut
Walnuts are one of the healthiest nuts you can eat. They contain all kinds of wonderful nutrients and phytonutrients to help keep you healthy. There are studies that show not eating walnuts can double your risk of dying from a heart attack*! It is recommended that you keep your consumption under 1.5 ounces or 3 tablespoons a day.
- They contain anti-inflammatory phytonutrients.
- They have a unique form of vitamin e called gamma-tocopherol which provides heart protection.
- They are great for your heart as they improve arterial function.
- They have cancer fighting properties.
- They support bone health.
- They contain omega 3 fatty acids.
Source: *Walnuts and Arterial Function, Walnut Health Benefits
Super Easy Gluten Free Seed Bread
MAKES ONE MEDIUM LOAF
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 1/4 cup psyllium husks
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 3/4 cups water
- pinch himalayan salt
- Place all dry ingredients in medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add water, stir well until all water is incorporated.
- Leave covered on counter for at least 1 hour. You can leave this over-night, also.
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Transfer to parchment-lined glass loaf pan or a silicone loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Let sit for 15 minutes before removing from pan.
- Slice, toast and enjoy!
Anne wrote on January 22, 2016
I’m going to try this. I’ve been making the original seed loaf for a few years and love it.
Susan wrote on January 22, 2016
Me too! I just love it. I hope you like this one, Anne! 🙂
Sheila wrote on January 21, 2016
I love to cook and I love your recipes. Your site is amazing and so are you! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes that contribute to our health and nutrition as well as tantalizing our taste buds!! I wish the medical profession, school systems, hospitals and the FDA were better educated and enlightened about the importance of good nutrition.
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
Thank you for the kind words, Sheila! I am with you. I would for the medical profession to move more towards food as medicine. It is really amazing when you start looking into it. 🙂
Raine wrote on January 21, 2016
I love the idea of sesame seeds, thanks.
Jen wrote on January 22, 2016
There is no profit involved in offering such valuable nutrition to people who need it. Drugs are the rage. Who needs nutrition when we can have pills? Keep up the good work of sharing such beneficial recipes. There are those of us who appreciate them.
Susan wrote on January 22, 2016
I think that we are making strides. Big strides. It is just too bad it takes so long and the fight is so tough in some areas. I think a lot of people simply don’t believe they can help themselves with nutrition or they are not willing to give up the food they love. Cheers!
Molly wrote on January 21, 2016
Hi Susan,
I Love you website, so user friendly and stunning photos.
Your recipes are fabulous.
I have never used Psyllium Husk, do I order it whole or in powder form? is there any substitute until I get some?
Thank you so much 🙂
Molly
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
Hi, Molly, I have included links to organic psyllium husks in the side bar and also the recipe itself. You can just click on the link and it will take you there. You could try grinding up chia seeds and using more of them but the psyllium is much, much better. Cheers!
Molly wrote on January 21, 2016
I have already ordered them in my next order from Thrive Market. It says they are “whole”….looking forward to making the bread.
Thank you again 🙂
Leonie wrote on January 21, 2016
Thanks for both recipes. I wonder if I could put this in dehydrator instead?
Am raw vegan. LeonieLeonie
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
Hi Leonie, You probably could but I would slice it first as best you can as it is very dense and would take a long time to dehydrate and wouldn’t give you the texture you are looking for. 🙂
Raine wrote on January 21, 2016
What could I use in place of hemp seeds? I am in Panama and I can’t get them unless I order from the states. That could take a couple of months.
Raine wrote on January 21, 2016
Thanks I will use extra sunflower seeds until I can get the hemp seeds! Thank you!
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
Hi, Raine, You can use all sunflower seeds if you wish! 🙂
Alix wrote on January 21, 2016
I sometimes replace hemp seeds (which are illegal here – go figure!) with sesame seeds. I think it would work here too.
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
That is actually kind of funny! I can’t believe you can’t have hemp seeds in NZ! Sesame seeds could work! Great suggestion. Cheers!
mandie wrote on January 21, 2016
I just did a web search and in NZ you can get the hemp seeds, apparently, as long as they’re crushed, as well as the protein powder and the oil…
I’m hopefully to move to this beautiful land soon, but I must admit I would have been missing my hemp seeds in a big way!
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
Awesome to hear, Mandie! I can’t imagine having hemp seeds be illegal! Cheers!
Sara wrote on January 21, 2016
Wow, I’m running out of the door to get the couple of extra ingredients I need for this one! How delicious! Can’t wait to make and toast it! Thank you so much!
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
Yay! You will love it. 🙂
Laura Schlotthauer wrote on January 21, 2016
As always, thank you for your recipes and your posts. I always look forward to your emails coming into my inbox.
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
You are so welcome, Laura! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. It is very appreciated. Cheers!
katie webb wrote on January 21, 2016
Hi, can this be dehydrated instead of baked in an oven?
Susan wrote on January 21, 2016
Hi, Katie, You probably could but I would slice first as best you can as it is very dense and would take a long time to dehydrate and wouldn’t give you the texture you are looking for. Cheers!