Nutty Bread is a hearty, gluten-free-bread recipe packed full of nuts and seeds. It reminds me of one of my favorite breads that I used to eat often before going gluten-free in 1998, called muesli bread. Though this bread does not contain the high-glycemic dried fruit that a muesli bread would have in it.
We like to toast gluten-free Nutty Bread for breakfast, and serve it with my Homemade Goat Cheese and scrambled eggs. This gluten-free bread also works well along with a big salad at lunch. For a quick and easy dinner, it makes a great base for a sandwich stuffed with organic turkey, avocado, romaine, tomatoes, and mustard.
Nutty Bread
Ingredients
- 1½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¾ cup arrowroot powder
- ¼ cup golden flaxmeal
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs, whisked
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup raw sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, arrowroot, flax meal, salt, and baking soda
- In a large bowl, blend eggs for 3 minutes until frothy
- Stir vinegar into eggs
- Mix dry ingredients into wet, then add nuts and seeds
- Transfer batter into a well greased 7.5 x 3.5 inch magic line loaf pan
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean
- Cool and serve
To store this bread, wrap in a paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
If you’re like us, you absolutely love the paleo diet, but may want to have an occasional slice of bread as not to feel deprived. That’s why I’m sharing some easy paleo bread recipes for you to enjoy!
Alchemille says
Looks like I’m gonna have a new favorite ;).
Cook 4 Seasons says
Boy does that look tasty! I am making a batch this weekend and smearing it with coconut oil…
Erin says
It is so funny that you posted this because I just modified the other bread recipe yesterday to include nuts and currants. I also added vanilla. Thanks for the great ideas!!
gfe-gluten free easily says
That bread looks fabulous with all the nuts!
Shirley
Steven says
The best almond flour I have used, was recommended right here by Elana. It is the Honeyville Foods brand and is ground perfectly. You can get it from honeyvillegrain.com (also a link under purchase down towards the bottom right on the page). It was $33.48 delivered for 5lbs. That is A LOT of almond flour and will keep you stocked for a while. As for arrowroot powder, I bought a bag of Bob’s Red Mill from the local Whole Foods. It wasn’t too expensive and lasts for quite a while as well… I bet your local grocery store could get it if you asked them for it.
Thanks for the comment posting Elana… pretty cool. :)
StuffCooksWant says
Do you have a source for inexpensive arrowroot and almond flour? My local grocery wants $14 for a bag of about 3 cups of almond flour and $7 for 1/2 cup of arrowroot. Don’t want to make a $30 loaf of bread. Suggestions?
WellnessMama says
I order arrowroot powder from bulkherbstore.com. It is under $3 for 1/2 lb of Arrowroot, which goes a long way. Some other great herbs on there as well.
Lori-Dawn says
Tight budget? Yes, my goodness almond meal can be expensive. But making your own doesn’t have to be. I buy raw almonds at The Bulk Barn (Canada), and use a $9.99 coffee grinder. You don’t have to buy an expensive machine, because if you’re like me and find almond flour expensive, I’m guessing a hundred dollar machine isn’t a possibility either! Smiles.
goatfeatherfarm says
I saw where you can substitute cornstarch for the arrowroot. 1 to 1 substituted. I’m looking forward to trying it…
Meagan from Mutritious Nuffins says
This looks like one amazing bread recipe. It’s so easy too! I will probably make this bread and have it for breakfast. I could probably eat it plain because it is packed with all the protein I need for the morning!
Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen says
This looks so great! Curious about what the teaspoon of cider vinegar does. Is it for flavour for baking properties?
Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet says
What a beautiful loaf of bread! So pretty, but I bet it would be nice and hearty too.
Lael says
I’ve really been enjoying your site! I stumbled upon it last week and have been mentally tagging recipe after recipe. I do not eat refined sugar or gluten but have been craving sweets more strongly lately. I already tried your coconut macaroons and loved them.
This particular bread looks delicious! I’m a huge fan of hearty bread loaded up with seeds and nuts. Unfortunately, almond flour is not easy to come by on my budget in a city where it can’t be bought in bulk. I love to use it, though, so I’ll have to start saving and treat myself!
Theresa says
Hi,
Have you looked in Asian (Indian) supermarkets they often have Gluten Free flours and often much cheaper than regular supermarkets.Good luck.
Theresa
Kathy Borowski says
Regarding having a difficult time finding almond flour – you can grind almonds to create your own.
I went out and purchased a NUTRIBULLET @ Bed, Bath & Beyond which sells them for $99, plus most of us get their 20% off coupons in the mail, which made it a good investment at $79.
The NUTRIBULLET has a grain grinder attachment – which is why I wanted it, and it works wonderfully and quickly.
I made this bread using this appliance and it was great. I am not trying to sell you on this product – other similar appliances allow you to grind your own flours. I am not clear on the difference between almond “flour” and almond “meal,” but it didn’t make a difference in this recipe. Buying almond flour at the local grocery store is an expensive proposition. Investing in an appliance which will do the job for you is well worth the investment.
pammyfour says
I would suggest trying some online stores for better prices. Personally, I like Swanson. Good prices and great shipping.