Healthy Recipes Bread Quick Bread Seeded Whole-Grain Quick Bread 4.0 (28) 25 Reviews Bake this healthy, seedy loaf on Sunday and you can enjoy it all week--if it doesn't disappear first. This quick bread recipe is the perfect vehicle for both sweet and savory toppings, so try it as avocado toast one day and with honey the next. Store it tightly wrapped, as all the seeds make it a little more apt to dry out than typical whole-wheat breads. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Total Time: 4 hrs Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings (1 loaf) Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Soy-Free Vegetarian Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This bread features a mix of sunflower, pumpkin, flax and sesame seeds for flavor, texture and nutrients.With whole-wheat flour and oats, the bread is a good source of whole grains.Honey or maple syrup can sweeten the bread naturally without added sugar. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings ⅓ cup unsalted sunflower seeds ⅓ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds 3 tablespoons flaxseed 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 cups white whole-wheat flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups buttermilk 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Combine sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed and sesame seeds in a dry medium skillet; toast over medium heat, stirring, until lightly brown and starting to pop, 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the seed mixture in a small bowl; transfer the remaining seeds to a large bowl. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the large bowl; whisk to combine. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl, then stir in buttermilk, oats, oil and honey (or maple syrup). Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir and fold together until combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the reserved seeds. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 340 Calories 21g Fat 32g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 1 slice Calories 340 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 6g Protein 11g 21% Total Fat 21g 26% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 57mg 19% Vitamin A 100IU 2% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Folate 31mcg 8% Sodium 419mg 18% Calcium 172mg 13% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 81mg 19% Potassium 249mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.