The smell of this loaf baking is warm and nutty, with a little hint of sweetness. The first slice comes out hearty, chewy, and so full of texture you just want more.
I first tried this bread when I wanted something simple but wholesome. It felt good to know every bite was packed with seeds and grains, and my family loved it with butter right out of the oven.
If you want bread that feels different, healthy, and still so cozy, this life changing loaf of bread is the one. Let me show you how to make it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Reader Favorite: As one reader said, “This bread changed how I think about baking!”
- Super Healthy: Made with wholesome oats, seeds, and nuts instead of flour.
- No Kneading: Just mix everything together and let it sit.
- Gluten-Free: Perfect for people who cannot eat wheat.
- Long Lasting: Stays fresh for days and freezes well too.
What You Need to Know Before You Start
Prep Time & Cook Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rest Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cool Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: About 4 hours and 35 minutes
Servings: This recipe makes 1 loaf that gives you about 10-12 thick slices. Want more? You can double the recipe and use two loaf pans.
Difficulty: Very easy! Even kids can help make this bread. No special skills needed.
Required Kitchen Tools
- Large mixing bowl
- 7.5 x 3.5 inch loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or large spoon
- Clean kitchen towel
Ingredients for Life Changing Bread
This amazing bread uses simple, healthy ingredients that work together to make something special. Here’s what you’ll need to make this life-changing loaf:
Dry Ingredients:
- Rolled Oats: The main part of this bread that gives it a hearty feel
- Sunflower Seeds: Add crunch and nutty taste
- Hemp Hearts: Tiny seeds that pack lots of good nutrients
- Flax Seeds: Help hold the bread together and add fiber
- Pecans: Give sweet, buttery flavor (chopped small)
- Walnuts: Add rich, earthy taste (chopped small)
- Psyllium Seed Husks: The secret ingredient that makes it stick together
- Psyllium Husk Powder: Extra binding power for the perfect texture
- Chia Seeds: Tiny seeds that soak up water and help bind everything
- Sea Salt: Brings out all the flavors
Wet Ingredients:
- Water: Helps everything come together
- Coconut Oil: Adds moisture and subtle coconut flavor
- Ghee: Makes the bread rich and helps it brown nicely
- Maple Syrup: Natural sweetness that feeds the good ingredients
- Honey: Extra sweetness that helps the bread stay soft
Variations for Life Changing Bread
- Add Spices: Try cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for warm flavors
- Use Different Nuts: Swap pecans and walnuts for almonds or hazelnuts
- Make It Sweeter: Add dried cranberries or raisins
- Go Savory: Add herbs like rosemary or thyme instead of sweet ingredients
- Extra Seeds: Try pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds for different tastes
How to Make Life Changing Bread Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix All the Dry Stuff
Put rolled oats, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, flax seeds, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, psyllium seed husks, psyllium husk powder, chia seeds, and sea salt in a big bowl. Mix them up really well.
2. Warm Up the Wet Stuff
Melt coconut oil and ghee in a small pan or microwave. Let them cool a little bit. Mix in water, maple syrup, and honey.
3. Put Everything Together
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix everything really well until it looks like thick, sticky dough.
4. Let It Rest
Cover the bowl with a clean towel. Let it sit on your counter for 3 hours. The dough will get thicker and stick together better.
5. Shape and Bake
Heat your oven to 350°F. Put the dough in your loaf pan and press it down. Bake for 20 minutes until the top looks golden brown.
6. Cool Down
Take the bread out and let it cool in the pan for 1 hour before you try to slice it. This step is very important!
Serving and Decoration
How to Serve Life Changing Bread
This healthy bread works great for many meals:
- For Breakfast: Toast it and add butter, jam, or avocado
- For Lunch: Make sandwiches with your favorite fillings
- For Snacks: Eat plain slices with cheese or nut butter
- For Dinner: Serve alongside soup or salad
- For Treats: Top with cream cheese and berries
Storing Life Changing Bread
- Fresh Bread: Keep wrapped in plastic wrap for 3-4 days on your counter
- Longer Storage: Slice and freeze for up to 3 months
- Toasting: Frozen slices can go right in the toaster
Tips and Tricks for Success
- Make sure to let the dough rest for the full 3 hours
- Do not skip the cooling time after baking
- Chop nuts into small pieces so they mix better
- Use room temperature water for best mixing
- Press the dough firmly into the pan before baking
- Let the bread cool completely before cutting for clean slices
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per Slice (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 285 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Fat | 22g |
| Carbs | 18g |
| Fiber | 9g |
| Sugar | 6g |
| Sodium | 200mg |
Values are approximate and may vary based on exact ingredients used
PrintLife Changing Loaf Of Bread
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 3 hours rest time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Healthy Baking / Gluten-Free Bread
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped small
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped small
- 2 tablespoons psyllium seed husks
- 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 and 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon ghee, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, flax seeds, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, psyllium seed husks, psyllium husk powder, chia seeds, and sea salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Melt coconut oil and ghee. Let cool slightly. Mix with water, maple syrup, and honey.
- Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix well until thick dough forms.
- Rest: Cover bowl with towel. Let sit 3 hours at room temperature.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Press dough into greased 7.5 x 3.5 inch loaf pan. Bake 20 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let cool in pan for 1 hour before removing and slicing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
Life Changing Bread FAQs
A: Psyllium husk is what holds this bread together. Without it, the bread will fall apart.
A: The seeds and psyllium need time to soak up water and stick together.
A: Yes! Try agave syrup or brown rice syrup instead.
A: The top should be golden brown and feel firm when you touch it gently.
Conclusion
This Life Changing Loaf of Bread really will change how you think about healthy eating! With simple ingredients like rolled oats, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, flax seeds, pecans, walnuts, psyllium seed husks, psyllium husk powder, chia seeds, sea salt, water, coconut oil, ghee, maple syrup, and honey, you can make bread that tastes amazing and makes you feel good too.
