Everything Seed Bread

This Gluten Free Everything Seed Bread is hearty, nutrient-packed, and full of bold everything bagel flavor. Loaded with wholesome seeds, oats, and a touch of maple syrup, it bakes up into a sturdy, sliceable loaf that’s perfect for avocado toast, sandwiches, or classic everything bagel-style with cream cheese and smoked salmon.

It’s naturally dairy-free, rich in fiber, and high in plant-based protein, and has that savory garlicky crunch we all love. If you’re looking for a satisfying gluten-free bread recipe that actually holds together and toasts beautifully, this is it.

This Everything Bagel Seed Bread recipe comes from the Thyroid30 cookbook. I was provided a copy from the publisher, but all my opinions are my own.

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Thyroid30 Cookbook

The THYROID30® Cookbook: Three 30-Day Meal Plans and 100 Delicious Recipes to Restore Your Energy and Help You Thrive by Ginny Mahar, FMCHC helps you unlock the power of anti-inflammatory, whole-food nutrition to boost energy, improve well-being, and restore balance from the inside out.

My mom had thyroid issues for as long as I can remember, so this book is important to me. It’s got eight informative chapters before it gets to all those lovely recipes. And it’s packed with 100 nutrient-packed recipes.

The author, Ginny Mahar, is a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef and functional medicine certified health coach whose hypothyroidism diagnosis inspired her to create THYROID30®, a revolutionary program designed to help thyroid patients optimize their health using a whole-food, whole-life approach.

These are easy, delicious, and healing recipes that are tailored to support thyroid function with a comprehensive 30-day meal plan, and weekly shopping lists for stress-free planning. This book will help you take back your health, whether thyroid is an issue for you or not.

How to make

This gluten-free, dairy-free Everything Seed Bread is packed with hormone-friendly seeds like flax, chia, sunflower, and pumpkin, plus savory everything bagel seasoning for bold flavor. Made without psyllium, yeast, or wheat—and no kneading or proofing required—it’s hearty, moist, nutty, and slices and toasts beautifully.

And, yes, 100% pure buckwheat flour is naturally gluten-free. Despite having “wheat” in its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat; it’s actually a nutrient-packed seed from a plant related to rhubarb. It’s safe for celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, though it is best to check for “certified gluten-free” labels if this is of concern for you.

The full recipe including ingredient amounts and instructions are below. I offer tips and photos in the post.

Mix up the Everything bagel seasoning

This step is quick and easy. Then, just set the seasoning aside.

Soak the seeds

The next step is to mix together the seeds, buckwheat flour, oats, fine sea salt, and 3 tablespoons of the Everything Bagel Seasoning. Add maple syrup, olive oil, and water. Stir until fully combined.

If you need this bread to be gluten free, be sure to use certified gluten free oats.

Should oats be left whole or pulsed? These oats are left whole, so they are nice and toothsome.

Cover and refrigerate the seed mixture for at least 8 hours or overnight to soak.

Why Soak the Seeds?

Soaking the seeds and oats overnight improves texture and helps the loaf bind together beautifully. It also reduces phytic acid, making nutrients more bioavailable and easier to digest.

Make the bread

After the seeds have soaked, you’ll make the bread and bake it.

Metal vs ceramic loaf pan

In case you were wondering what type of loaf pan to use, I recommend a ceramic loaf pan for this recipe. Ceramic loaf pans have superior heat retention for even, gentle baking. Which makes them ideal for moist breads. Metal loaf pans are highly conductive, heating up and cooling down quickly, making them ideal for crisp crusts, browning, and quick breads, so these will work as well, especially if you prefer a crispier crust.

make the dough

Line that loaf pan with some parchment paper. It makes removing the bread easy, and clean-up is a snap.

Take the soaked seeds and mix in the beaten eggs. Then sprinkle baking soda evenly over the mixture, and add apple cider vinegar (it will fizz) and immediately stir thoroughly to combine.

Transfer dough to the loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining Everything Bagel Seasoning over the top. Add flaky sea salt if desired.

Bake the bread

Be sure to tent with foil after 30 minutes to prevent the garlic and sesame from scorching.

Check the internal temp, it should reach 200° F to prevent underbaking.

Why Did My Sunflower Seeds Turn Green?

Sunflower seeds contain chlorogenic acid, which reacts with baking soda during baking. The result can be a harmless greenish tint. If you’d like to minimize this, lightly toast the sunflower seeds before adding them to the mixture.

Cool Completely

It’s essential to let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture, and slicing too soon can cause crumbling.

Storage

Because this bread is moist and packed with seeds, it keeps well. Store:

• In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days
• In the fridge for about 7 days
• Or for longer storage, in the freezer for 3 months (slice before freezing for convenience)

Thaw the gluten free seed bread in the fridge overnight, at room temperature for 2-3 hours, or quickly using a toaster oven or microwave.

Serving suggestions

Enjoy this bread for breakfast raw or toasted (which enhances its nutty, crunchy texture). And a smear of butter (diary free or regular)

Try avocado toast, cottage cheese toast, as an open sandwich, or a closed sandwich

Serve open faced it with cream cheese, thinly sliced cucumbers, and fresh dill for tea sandwiches, brunch, or bridal showers

Toast and top with avocado for a deliciously fun morning avocado toast

Go classic everything bagel-style with cream cheese and smoked salmon

Top it with hummus. some cherry tomatoes, and radishes

Or make it sweet with nut butter, like peanut or almond butter, and a drizzle of honey or some strawberry jam

I think that gluten free breads are lots of fun to work with. Check out my Gluten free baking post with a recipe for Flax Seed Bread, Non-Wheat Focaccia.

Changes

As always, I recommend making the recipe as is, and then trying any changes.

Mix in some more flavorings and spices like nutritional yeast for cheesy umami flavor, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, thyme, or oregano.

Take it to the sweet side with candied ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. I’d leave out the everything bagel seasoning if going sweet though.

And, though I haven’t tried it, I think you could add in dried fruit like cranberries, raisins, dates, or cherries, or whole nuts like almonds and cashews if you like.

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