Looking for a hearty, healthy bread that’s grain-free, gluten-free, and totally raw? This raw vegan bread is chewy, satisfying, and packed with seeds and goodness—no baking required.
Raw vegan bread is gaining traction as more people look for unprocessed, plant-based alternatives to traditional loaves. It’s naturally gluten-free, flourless, and made using whole foods like flaxseeds, bananas, and mango. Whether you’re following a raw vegan diet, doing a detox, or just looking to switch up your sandwich game, this bread is a nourishing and versatile base for tons of meals.
This recipe was inspired by my love of hearty seed breads and raw crackers—it’s kind of a cross between the two! I love pairing it with homemade hummus, beetroot dip, or even sliced avocado with chili flakes. You can even use it as a raw vegan sandwich bread for stacked veggie sandwiches or serve it alongside a chilled soup or peach caprese salad.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- My favorite part about this vegan bread recipe is the fact that it can be put together with just a few pantry staples.
- You won't need to go hunting for any hard-to-find ingredients for this raw bread recipe.
- It is actually a great way to enjoy raw food in a nice texture without having to turn on the oven.
⭐ Star Ingredients
- Flaxseeds – The glue that holds it all together. I grind mine fresh for the best texture and flavor.
- Sunflower Seeds – For structure, crunch, and plant-based power.
- Coconut Flour – Adds a soft, bread-like texture and mild sweetness without overpowering the flavor. It’s super absorbent, so it helps bind everything together in raw, grain-free recipes like this one..
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Nut-free version – Use only seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, and hemp instead of almonds or walnuts.
- Spice it up – Add garlic powder, onion flakes, chili, or cumin for a more savory bite.
- No dehydrator? – Use your oven at the lowest temp with the door slightly open.
- Want crunchier bread? – Dehydrate longer for a cracker-like texture that holds up well to dips.
If you love this recipe you may also want to try this cranberry orange bread recipe, pumpkin bread with streusel or our whole wheat Irish soda bread recipe.
🔪 How To Make Raw Vegan Bread
Got all the ingredients ready? Here's what you need to do next to make the raw vegan bread.
- Step 1: Mix the oats, shredded mango, banana, and apple in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth.
- Step 2: Add flaxseed and and coconut flour, keep blending for around 2-3 minutes. You can add ½ cup of water if the consistency is to thick.
- Step 3: Transfer your mixture on to flat surface and try to form a bread loaf. Sprinkle the surface with coconut flour, if its to sticky to form a desired shape add 1 tablespoon of coconut flour. Sprinkle the bread with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds or any seeds of your choice, press them gently onto your bread so they stay in place.
- Step 4: Place your bread over dehydrator tray, set the temperature on 115F, you can also use an oven on its lowest settings (anything between 105-115F) Dehydrate for about 4 hours. Your bread is now ready to enjoy!
💡Hint: Use silicone mats or parchment for easy flipping. Uniform thickness helps it dry evenly without cracking.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
Ready to try out this amazing recipe? Here are a few more tips and tricks you might want to take note of.
- Use finely ground flaxseed – It helps the dough hold together better and gives the bread a smoother, more cohesive texture.
- Flip halfway – If using a dehydrator or oven, flipping the bread halfway through helps it dry evenly and makes it easier to peel off the tray.
💭 FAQs
Yes! It’s more like a dense, chewy flatbread or a raw vegan sandwich bread. It holds together, slices well, and works great as a base for spreads or toppings.
Yes, you can prepare raw bread using an oven set to a low temperature, typically around 115°F (46°C). Keep the oven door slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape, mimicking a dehydrator's environment. This method helps preserve the bread's enzymes and nutrients, though a dehydrator may provide more consistent results.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Layer slices with parchment so they don’t stick together.
Yes, raw vegan bread is typically gluten-free. It's made from nuts, seeds, and vegetables, avoiding traditional wheat flour. However, always check the ingredient labels to ensure no gluten-containing additives are included.
Yes! Freeze individual slices with parchment between layers and thaw as needed.
💖 Serving Suggestions
This raw vegan bread is super versatile. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy it:
- Topped with mashed avocado and chili flakes.
- Spread with cashew cream or edamame hummus and stacked with sprouts
- Served alongside a beet feta salad or kale apple salad.
- Cut into strips and used as dippers for baba ganoush or raw soups.
- Top with nut butter and sliced fruit or slather on some homemade mango chutney for a sweet snack
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Vegan Raw Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Oats
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Coconut Flour
- ½ cup Flaxseed
- 1 Mango
- 1 Apple
- ⅓ cup Black Sesame Seeds
- ½ cup Sunflower Seeds
Instructions
- Mix oats and shredded mango, banana and apple in a high speed blender or a food processor. Blend until smooth, add flaxseed and and coconut flour, keep blending for around 2-3 minutes. You can add ½ cup of water if the consistency is to thick.
- Transfer your mixture on to flat surface and try to form a bread loaf. Sprinkle the surface with coconut flour, if its to sticky to form a desired shape add 1 tablespoon of coconut flour.
- Sprinkle your bread with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds or any seeds of your choice, press them gently onto your bread so they stay in place.
- Place your bread over dehydrator tray, set the temperature on 115F, you can also use an oven on its lowest settings (anything between 105-115F) Dehydrate for about 4 hours.
This Raw Vegan Bread is a wholesome, no-bake delight—soft, seedy, and naturally sweetened with fruits like banana, mango, and apple. I love how it's packed with oats, flax, and sunflower seeds, making it perfect for pairing with soups or salads. Let me know if you give it a try!
This raw vegan bread is a delightful blend of hearty oats, sweet fruits, and crunchy seeds—no oven required! It's a wholesome, flavorful alternative that's both satisfying and nourishing.