This gluten-free and vegan seed and nut bread is a delicious and healthy choice that’s easy to make with simple ingredients
Packed with nutritious seeds and nuts like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, hemp hearts, and chopped almonds, this bread is high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Plus, the addition of psyllium husk powder adds even more fiber, making this bread a great option for supporting digestive health. The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, while the olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats. This bread is also easy to make – simply mix together the ingredients, let the batter sit, bake, and enjoy! It’s perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side to your favorite meal. With its wholesome ingredients and easy preparation, this seed and nut bread is a great addition to any healthy eating plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp psyllium husk powder
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup hemp hearts
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup chopped almonds
Here are some possible substitutions for the ingredients in this seed and nut bread recipe:
- Pumpkin seeds: Pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), sunflower seeds, or chopped walnuts could be substituted for pumpkin seeds.
- Sunflower seeds: Pepitas, sliced almonds, or chopped cashews could be substituted for sunflower seeds.
- Sesame seeds: Poppy seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds could be substituted for sesame seeds.
- Psyllium husk powder: Ground chia seeds or ground flax seeds could be substituted for psyllium husk powder.
- Hemp hearts: Chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, or chia seeds could be substituted for hemp hearts.
- Maple syrup: Agave nectar or honey (if not strictly vegan) could be substituted for maple syrup.
- Olive oil: Coconut oil or avocado oil could be substituted for olive oil.
- Chopped almonds: Chopped walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts could be substituted for chopped almonds.
GLUTEN-FREE SEED AND NUT BREAD
Equipment
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp psyllium husk powder
- ½ cup hemp hearts
- 1½ cup chopped almonds
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the almond seeds, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, psyllium husk powder, and salt.
- Add in the water, maple syrup, and olive oil, and stir until everything is well combined.
- Let the batter sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the psyllium husk powder to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
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