Imagine a bread so nutritious, so packed with wholesome goodness that it could revolutionize your entire approach to healthy eating. Heather's Toasted Super Seed Power Bread isn't just another recipe—it's a game-changing, vegan, gluten-free marvel that turns ordinary seeds into an extraordinary culinary experience. Packed with protein, omega-3s, and incredible flavor, this bread will make you forget everything you thought you knew about traditional loaves.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup flax seeds
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper overhangs the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all seeds: sunflower, pumpkin, flax, and chia seeds. Toast the seeds lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. This will enhance their nutty flavor.
- Transfer the toasted seeds back to the large mixing bowl. Add almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Pour water into the seed mixture and stir well. Allow the mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes, giving the chia and flax seeds time to absorb liquid and create a gel-like consistency.
- Once the mixture has thickened, transfer it to the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. The bread is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper, lift the bread out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Toasting seeds is crucial—it releases their natural oils and intensifies their nutty flavor. Watch them carefully to prevent burning.
- Let the seed mixture rest for the full 10-15 minutes to allow chia and flax seeds to develop their binding gel-like consistency.
- Use fresh, high-quality seeds for the best texture and nutritional profile.
- If the bread seems too dense, ensure you're not compressing the mixture too tightly in the pan.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dry ingredient mix.
- The bread freezes beautifully—slice before freezing for easy defrosting.
- Serve toasted with avocado, hummus, or your favorite plant-based spread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
