This delicious vegan seed bread is loaded with fiber, protein, and healthy fats from flax, sesame, and pumpkin seeds. It is easy to make with 6 simple ingredients. Plus, it’s gluten-free, grain-free, oil-free, and yeast-free.
Healthy and simple multi-seed bread that requires no kneading and no rising time since it is yeast-free. It takes some time to bake but only minutes to prepare. Enjoy it as a nourishing snack or with a meal.
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Recipe Highlights
- Dietary – vegan, whole food, flourless, oil-free, grain-free, sugar-free, yeast-free, and nut-free
- This seed bread is gluten-free
- No kneading and no rising time required
- Made with 6 simple ingredients
- Allergy-friendly
- Easy to prepare
- Makes a nutritious breakfast, snack, or dinner
- Freezes well
- Turns out dense and filling
Whole Food Ingredients
For this delicious vegan seed bread, you will need only 6 simple whole food ingredients. It is healthy and easy to make. Here is what you’ll need:
- seeds – I used a combination of whole flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. Use plain raw seeds without any additives.
- whole psyllium husk – It is vital for this vegan seed bread recipe. It’s basically soluble fiber and binds the ingredients together. You cannot replace it with any other ingredient. I used whole psyllium husk, not powder. If you use powder, maybe you’ll need half of the amount. That’s why I recommend using a kitchen scale to measure it properly.
- baking soda – used as a rising agent
- apple cider vinegar – reacts with the soda and helps the rising process
For the full ingredients list, measurements, and instructions, please find the recipe card below.
Healthy and Simple Gluten Free No Yeast Seed Bread
Seeds are a great plant-based source of fiber, minerals, and healthy fats. They are loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Flaxseed is packed with lignans (kind of antioxidant) that has high anti-inflammatory properties.
As this vegan bread is made from seeds it turns out to be a dense loaf. It contains no eggs, no dairy or flour. At the same time, it’s also soft on the inside. It has a nutty flavor and chewy texture. It is a great and tasty way to enjoy those healthy seeds, like flax, sesame, or pumpkin seeds.
This delicious healthy vegan seed bread is ridiculously easy to make, requires no kneading or rising time and can be prepared in minutes. It may take a while to bake, but it’s worth it.
Overall, for a gluten-free and grain-free bread that has no yeast, this vegan seed bread is surprisingly good and delicious!
This Vegan Seed Bread is
- vegan (egg-free & dairy-free)
- whole food
- gluten-free
- yeast-free
- oil-free
- grain-free
- easy to make
- no knead bread
- no rising time required
- packed with healthy fats and fiber
- highly nutritious, dense and filling
- delicious and healthy
How to Serve
Satiating and filling on its own, this vegan seed bread can be enjoyed in various ways. Here are some our favorite serving ideas:
- Serve alongside soups – like this butternut squash bean soup or this delicious chickpea broccoli soup
- Enjoy with a stew – like this creamy chickpea curry, or this zucchini and spinach bean casserole
- make a sandwich – with a vegetable spread, like this creamy zucchini dip or my favorite way – top it with hummus, avocado and veggies
- serve with a dip – like this homemade guacamole, healthy zucchini and walnut dip, or this 10-minute bean dip
How to Store
Let cool completely before storing.
Room temperature: Let cool, then store tightly covered for a day.
Fridge: Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Enjoy straight from the fridge or warm for a few minutes in the toaster or oven.
Freezer: You can freeze the whole loaf or freeze it in slices in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature, then toast the bread before serving.
More Vegan Baking Recipes to Try
- Vegan Lentil Bread GF
- Easy No Knead Einkorn Bread
- Berry Bundt Cake
- Vegan Apple Pie
- Banana Oatmeal Cookies
If you try this Vegan Seed Bread, please let me know! Leave a comment and ★★★★★ recipe rating below. I would love to see your remakes and hear what you think.
Vegan Seed Bread | Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup (200 g) whole flaxseeds, 7oz
- ⅔ cup (100 g) sesame seeds, 3.5oz
- ⅔ cup (100 g) pumpkin seeds, 3.5 oz
- ¼ cup (20 g) whole psyllium husk, 0.7 oz
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Put the flax seeds in a blender and blend into fine flour. You may need to scrape the sides from time to time. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Then, put the sesame and pumpkin seeds in the blender and blend into flour as well.
- Add all dry ingredients to the bowl (ground flax, sesame and pumpkin seeds, whole psyllium husk, baking soda and salt). Mix everything until well combined.
- After that, add the wet ingredients (water and apple cider vinegar) to the bowl. Stir well with a spoon. You may press the mixture with the back of the spoon, so everything is well incorporated and sticks together.
- Slightly press the dough between your hands until it is well combined. Shape it into a loaf and place it in the baking pan (mine measures 25 x 21 cm/ 10" x 8"). You can make some light cuts on top of the dough with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 50 mins. Let the bread cool, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Psyllium husk is basically soluble fiber. It absorbs most of the water and binds the ingredients together. That's why it cannot be substituted with any other ingredient.
- You can easily find psyllium husk in health food stores, online, or well-stocked grocery stores. Some brands can turn your baked goods purple (it is all natural, but a bit strange).
This bread is delicious and your instructions were perfect. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the bread and found the instructions helpful. Your kind words mean a lot—happy baking!
Want to give this a try, but do you know how much psyllium husk powder I would need instead of the whole psyllium husk as stated?
Thank you!
JC
Hi JC! You can use about 2 tablespoons (16 g) of psyllium husk powder in place of the ¼ cup of whole psyllium husk. The powder is more concentrated, so this should work well. Happy baking!
Hi Venelina,
Would it be possible to use pre-ground flax seeds? Instead of having to grind them yourself. If yes how much?
Hi Shiloh,
yes, you can use pre-ground flax seeds. Be sure to measure by weight, as the volume differs between whole and ground flax seeds. For instance, 200 grams (about 7 ounces) of whole flax seeds will still weigh 200 grams (about 7 ounces) when ground.
Thank you 🙂
So yummy!!! I made two versions of this. One exactly as the recipe says and the other one with added black cumin seeds. So yummy!! But I have to say 1tsp salt was too much for me haha, too salty!! But thats an easy fix! Will make it more often 🙂 It’s also amazing for my autoimmune issues since it has no eggs, dairy and stuff like that!
Hi Scarfie,
I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the seed bread! Your variations sound delicious, especially with the addition of black cumin seeds. It’s wonderful that the bread aligns well with your dietary needs and is beneficial for your autoimmune issues. Enjoy!
Delicious!!!!!
Thank you so much, Debbie! I’m really happy you liked it! Thanks for sharing!
I have an allergy to sesame seed, what would a suitable replacement be for this recipe?
Hi Kris,
considering your sesame seed allergy, a suitable replacement for this recipe could be sunflower seeds or hemp seeds. I hope this works for you.
I was skeptical but it is really good and easy so that’s a winner for me! Very dense but I expected that with the ingredients!
Hi Karen,
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! It’s great that it turned out to be both tasty and easy for you.
Do you think using a chia egg or normal egg could replace the psyllium husk? I was so eager to bake this recipe this weekend but realized I forgot to buy the Pysllium husk:(
Hey Angela,
I understand that feeling of excitement to bake a recipe only to realize you’re missing a key ingredient like psyllium husk.
While chia egg can work as a binder in some recipes, it might not have the same strong gelling and thickening properties as psyllium husk in this vegan seed bread recipe.
If you’re not following a vegan diet, using a regular egg can be an option. Eggs are excellent binders. However, they may not provide the same dietary fiber content or binding strength as psyllium husk.
So I can’t guarantee the exact texture and results will be the same as using psyllium husk.
Could I bake this in a baking pan for shape?
Hi Angela,
yes, you can bake it in a baking pan of your choosing.
Hi venelina! Tq so much for this recipe. I’m based in Malaysia where it’s super humid… would I need to adjust the recipe to avoid the bread being too gooey? If yes how much?
Tq tq tq!
Hi Nina,
baking in a high-humidity climate can present some challenges, as the excess moisture in the air can affect the texture and shelf life of baked goods. Maybe you should try to reduce the water in the recipe, starting with around 3/4 cup, and monitor the dough’s consistency, gradually adding more water as needed. Additionally, extend the baking time as necessary to ensure the bread is fully cooked and firm to prevent it from becoming too gooey.
I hope this is helpful. 🙂
Could I use chia seeds instead of flaxseed?
Hi Karen,
Yes you can use chia instead of the flax seed. I think the result will be the same.