Quick & Easy Whole-Grain Seed Bread Recipe Is a Baker's Dream Bread/Muffins Sandwiches Side Dishes Snacks

Is there anything as intoxicating as the smell wafting from the oven when bread is baking? We don't think so. Whether you are an experienced baker or just bought your first loaf pan, this quick and easy whole-grain seed bread is a recipe you have got to try.

This homemade bread is chock full of healthy seeds! Not only are you getting to enjoy the taste of fresh bread, but the health benefits of sunflower seeds, health benefits of pumpkin seeds, health benefits of flax seeds and the health benefits of sesame seeds, not to mention the health benefits of oatmeal. It's a win-win!

To make this seed bread recipe you will need sunflower, pumpkin, flax and sesame seeds, whole-wheat flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, eggs, buttermilk, rolled oats, olive oil and maple syrup or honey. The bread bakes up in about 50 minutes in the oven. No kneading!

Slice and serve this bread for breakfast with butter, jelly or honey, or slice it and make toast or sandwiches. 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 to 55 minutes
Total Time: 55 to 65 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, unsalted (divided)
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, unsalted (divided)
• 3 tablespoons flax seeds (divided)
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (divided)
• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (see Recipe Notes)
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

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• Loaf Pans
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Airtight Containers

Recipe Notes

• For even more flavor, toast the sunflower, pumpkin, flax and sesame seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant.

• Don't have buttermilk? Here's how to make homemade buttermilk in five minutes.

• Store the bread in an airtight container on the counter. 

Here's how to make it: 

1. Stir together the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and sesame seeds in a mixing bowl. Remove about 2 tablespoons and set aside for the topping. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. 
2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs to blend. Add the buttermilk, rolled oats, oil and honey or maple syrup. Whisk to combine. 
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined. Spread the batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with the reserved seeds.
4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes (ovens vary). Remove and cool about 20 minutes in the pan before removing to cool completely. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 403

Total Fat: 24g

Saturated Fat: 3.7g

Cholesterol: 94mg

Sodium: 1202mg

Total Carbohydrate: 42.1g

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g

Total Sugars: 14.7g

Protein: 12.5g

Vitamin D: 9mcg

Calcium: 656mg

Iron: 7mg

Potassium: 1090mg

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