Gluten-Free Seeded Bread: Nourishing, High Fibre & Gut-Friendly

If you are looking for a simple, satisfying bread that’s naturally gluten-free, high in fibre, and packed with goodness, then look no further! This nourishing seeded loaf is one of my go-to recipes. It’s delicious, filling, and far better for your gut than most shop-bought options.

Gluten-free seeded bread loaf with oats, nuts, and seeds.

This recipe is adapted from My New Roots’ ‘The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread’ — a classic in the world of wholesome baking. I’ve put my own spin on it to make it a little more flexible and to share it with my community.

Recipe: Nourishing Seeded Loaf

Dry ingredients

• 1½ cups porridge oats (gluten-free)

• 1 cup sunflower seeds

• ½ cup almonds

• ½ cup flaxseed

• ½ cup pumpkin seeds

• 4 tbsp psyllium husk powder (don’t worry if you’re not familiar with this – it’s easy to find in most health food shops or via Amazon 🙄)

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp sea salt

Wet ingredients

• 1½ cups water

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

Method

1. Line a loaf tin with baking paper — crumpling the paper first makes it easier to mould neatly into the corners.

2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, making sure the seeds, nuts, and oats are evenly distributed.

3. In a jug, whisk the wet ingredients. They won’t fully combine (oil and water never do!) but give it a good stir.

4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry bowl and stir well. The mix will feel sticky and thick — that’s exactly what you want.

5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.

6. Leave to rest for at least 1 hour (or overnight, if convenient). This soaking step helps the psyllium husk and chia seeds bind everything together.

7. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 175°C. Bake the loaf in its tin for 20 minutes — it should begin to firm on the outside.

8. Remove the bread from the tin and place it directly on the oven rack. Bake for a further 30–40 minutes until the crust is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

9. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing — the structure sets as it cools.

10. Slice and freeze for freshness, or store in a sealed tin for up to 3 days.

How I Enjoy It

This bread never lasts long – it’s so moreish! I love it simply with good-quality butter, a spoonful of homemade jam, alongside a bowl of warming soup, or topped with eggs.

5 Benefits of This Gluten-Free Seeded Bread

1. Made with simple, unprocessed ingredients

   • This loaf is built from kitchen basics: oats, seeds, nuts, olive oil, and water. No gums, emulsifiers, or preservatives that you often find in shop-bought bread. Every ingredient has a purpose — no fillers, no fuss, just real food that nourishes your body.

2. High in protein

   • Thanks to the mix of nuts, seeds, and oats, this bread provides a natural protein boost. Protein helps repair and maintain your tissues, supports your immune system, and keeps energy levels steady. A slice or two gives you a more balanced base compared to many refined, carb-heavy breads.

3. Boosts your plant diversity

   • One of the simplest ways to support gut health is to eat a wider variety of plants. This loaf contains oats, almonds, sunflower, pumpkin, flax, and chia seeds — each bringing different fibres, phytonutrients, and minerals. More variety means more benefits for your body, and more fuel for a healthy gut microbiome.

4. Rich in prebiotic fibre

   • Ingredients like oats, flax, chia, and psyllium husk provide soluble fibres that act as prebiotics — food for your beneficial gut bacteria. When these fibres reach the large intestine, they’re fermented into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which have anti-inflammatory effects and support gut lining health. In short, this bread is a treat for both you and your microbes.

5. Naturally filling

   • The blend of fibre, protein, and healthy fats makes this bread deeply satisfying. These nutrients work together to slow digestion and help release satiety hormones, including GLP-1, which signals fullness to your brain. That means you’ll stay fuller for longer and experience fewer energy dips, making it easier to manage appetite in a natural way.

Ready to Nourish Your Health?

I’m Kat, a Registered Nutritional Therapist. Recipes like this seeded bread are a small glimpse of how food can be used to support energy, digestion, hormones, skin health, and mood. But true change happens when nutrition is personalised to you.

I’ve helped clients who were struggling with constipation to get their bowel movements daily, with ease and comfort. I’ve worked with people battling anxiety who now feel calmer, happier, and more confident about their health. Clients with long-standing skin issues like psoriasis are now keeping flare-ups under control. And I’ve supported women through perimenopause to reduce anxiety, improve digestion, and feel more like themselves again.

If you’re tired of not feeling your best, I can help you make sense of what’s going on and guide you with practical, realistic steps towards lasting change.

I have an online clinic and also see clients in person once a week at Clinic 124 in Whitstable, Kent, UK, for those who prefer face-to-face support. You can book a free discovery call today to talk through how I can help before committing to moving forward with your health.

This bread is so delicious, it won’t hang around for long!