Last updated on April 2nd, 2021 at 09:04 am
I am a little obsessed with this nut-free loaf. Based on Sarah Britton's life-changing recipe, this also contains a little sneaky pumpkin because, well, I'm a Mum with a fussy kid. Sneaky is my middle name.
I wish I could lay claim to this genius bread but it was introduced by Holistic Nutritionist and all-around awesome blogger Sarah from My New Roots. A few years ago Sarah posted the Life Changing Loaf of Bread and it turns out it is a little life-changing. I am an openly content non-breakfast eater, coffee is my morning master, but this bread in all its wonderful simplicity has me reaching for the toaster before I've finished my first jar of brew.
My seeded pumpkin toast is a twist on the original recipe being nut-free and I've toasted the seeds and buckwheat to really bring out the flavours of those delicious elements. I've also added pumpkin and a touch of onion powder for texture and flavour. I am a firm believer in sneaking in vegetables wherever they can be snuck. The Elf is yet to outgrow her fussy stage - I totally thought she'd be over this by now - and is currently exploring a diet where she only eats white food and occasionally tan.
So, while I have snuck in a vegetable here, it didn't hit its intended target. She took one look at the seeds and walked away. However, every adult that's tried this has loved it. So, while my daughter works on her scurvy, us adults are feeling great.
I devour this toast, and I do mean devour, twice toasted (I love to really toast the seeds) with a good smear of chutney and a slice of vegan cheese. I love it with avocado too. If I'm not careful, this bread will make a morning person out of me.
If it being delicious wasn't reason enough to make this seeded loaf, the no-kneading, no temperamental flours or techniques clinches it for me. This bread doesn't rise, it doesn't grow, it has no leavening agents; its size is purely from the bulk of the ingredients. Mix, sit, bake, cool. Done.
Enjoy, x.
NB: For a gluten-free version, simply use gluten-free oats.
More gluten-free recipes:
Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Beetroot Cakes
Coconut Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes with Banana
Flourless Tahini Caramel Black Bean Brownies
Nut-Free "Life Changing" Bread
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sunflower seeds 125 grams
- ½ cup pepitas 90 grams
- ½ cup flaxseed or linseeds 60 grams
- ½ cup buckwheat groats 75 grams
- 4 tbs psyllium husks
- 1 cup mashed pumpkin 175 grams
- 1 tbs maple syrup
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats 225 grams
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted (60ml)
- 2 ½ cups water 590 ml
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread the sunflower seeds, pepitas, flaxseeds and buckwheat groats out.
- Bake the seeds in the oven for fifteen minutes or until nicely toasted.
- Combine the psylliam husks, mashed pumpkin, maple syrup, oats, salt, onion powder and coconut oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled toasted seeds and fold through. Add the water and stir well.
- Pour the mixture in to a large, lined bread pan and sit covered for at least two hours and up to 24 hours.
- To bake, pre-heat the oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F) and place the loaf in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for one hour and fifteen minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Hi Amanda, have you tried sourdough? Such a great easy vegan food and so delicious, plus all the benefits of fermentation! I smother mine in Avocado (like way more than you have in the photo above haha) and its amazing
Oh my goodness this looks SO good. I love that you're using buckwheat groats. Do you think I could substitute something for the oil? I try hard to be oil free?
Thanks:)
Hey there, Mary. Buckwheat groats are awesome! One of my favourite things to cook with. I haven't tried this without the oil but you could try subbing in some more pumpkin or add 1/4 cup of a nut butter. I'd love to know how it goes! x
Hi,
I am allergic to psyllium husk. Have you tried this bread with chickpea flour? It looks amazing and I would really like to try it.
Hi Jojo,
I haven't tried it with chickpea flour but it is such a good natural binder, it should work. I'd love to know how it goes. Also you could try crushed chia seeds - they bind well too.
Thanks for stopping by, Jojo. Let me know how it all turns out. A, x.
IYour site is delightful...iin the past I have steered clear of psyllium husk recipes because they have been gummy. What brand are you using? Whole or milled? I so want to make this bread. Also, I am glad I found your site.
Hi Patty! Thanks so much for stopping by - I am glad you found me too :-). I use milled psyllium husk to bind this bread. I am in Australia so I simply use the Macro brand from my Woolworths. I was planning on trying this recipe with a few tablespoons of chickpea flour. Chickpea flour coagulates beautifully when baked so it might work too. Stay tuned!
Seeded pumpkin toast sounds amazing. Can't wait to try this.
Hi, could I make this without oil? How you you substitute it?
Hi Julie, I haven't tried but I think you could get by without the oil. Perhaps add a little more pumpkin to keep things moist. Let me know how you go!
This bread looks amazing. Definitely going to give it a try!
Oh, cheers Natalia. I love this bread. I toast it up and eat it by the truckload. Thanks for the lovely note.