Homemade Seed Bread: Nutritious, Satisfying, and Easy to Bake

There’s something deeply comforting about baking your own bread. The smell that fills the kitchen, the satisfaction of slicing into a fresh loaf, and the knowledge that you’ve created something wholesome with your own hands—it all makes the effort worthwhile.

This seed bread is one of my recent discoveries because it brings together the best of both worlds: it’s nourishing and full of flavour, yet incredibly simple to prepare. It’s also naturally gluten-free (if you need to be on gluten-free diet because of health), high in fibre, packed with healthy fats, and very filling. Unlike several store-bought loaves, which are often loaded with refined flours and unnecessary additives, this bread is made from seeds, oats, and a few other healthy ingredients.

Why This Seed Bread Is Good for You

This seed bread is more than just a tasty alternative—it’s a nutritional powerhouse. Each seed adds its own set of benefits:

• Sunflower seeds provide vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats that support heart and skin health.

• Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and iron, essential for immunity and energy.

• Flaxseeds are one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory and important for brain health.

• Chia seeds offer fibre, protein, and minerals like calcium and phosphorus, which are vital for bone strength.

• Sesame seeds contribute calcium and antioxidants.

• Carrots add natural sweetness, moisture, and a beautiful texture, while boosting the bread with beta-carotene and antioxidants. Carrots also enrich the bread with extra fibre, which is a big win for digestion.

• Curcumin (Turmeric) – Known for its bright golden colour, curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound. A small amount in this bread adds subtle earthiness while supporting your body’s defense against oxidative stress.

The addition of rolled oats makes the bread more filling and helps stabilise blood sugar, while psyllium husk binds everything together naturally and adds a prebiotic fibre that supports gut health.

This combination of seeds, oats, and fibre makes this bread not only satisfying but also beneficial for digestion, energy, and overall wellbeing. Each slice has around 8g of protein and 8g of fibre.

How to Enjoy This Seed Bread

One of the best things about this bread is its versatility. It has a nutty, slightly earthy taste and a dense, chewy texture, which makes it a wonderful base for both sweet and savoury toppings. Here are a few ways to enjoy it:

• With avocado and tomato for a nourishing breakfast.

• Topped with hummus and cucumber for a light lunch.

• Spread with nut butter and berries for a healthy snack.

• Alongside a soup or salad to add extra fibre and satiety.

Seed Bread

Makes 15 slices

Ingredients

• 50 g sunflower seeds (in Estonia you can purchase also a seed mix at the grocery store, where you have the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and pine nuts in one package)

• 50 g pumpkin seeds

• 120 g flaxseeds

• 40 g chia seeds

• 50 g pine nuts

• 50g white sesame seeds

• 150 g rolled oats

• 50g almond flour

• 200g carrots (peeled and grated)

• 30 g psyllium husk powder

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tsps of curcumin

• 1g of black pepper

• 350 ml water

• 5g black sesame seeds for sprinkling

Method

1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, add grated carrots and olive oil.

2. Mix in the water.

3. Transfer the mixture into a lined loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

4. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

5. Let the mixture rest for 60 minutes. This allows the seeds and psyllium to absorb the liquid and bind together.

6. Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F). Bake for 1 hour.

7. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

The bread keeps well for several days in the fridge, and it also freezes beautifully. I slice the full loaf and freeze the pieces separately in baking sheets so I can easily take out one slide, defrost a little bit and toast it.

Making seed bread is a small act of self-care. It’s about choosing wholesome ingredients, slowing down, and enjoying real food. Whether you’re looking for a gluten-free alternative, wanting to boost your fibre and protein intake, or simply curious to try something new, this bread is worth baking.

Once you’ve made it, you’ll see how easy it is—and you may have found a good alternative to the store-bought loaves.

Check out my other bread recipes in my blog.