Raw sweet bread recipe
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
5 days in fridge -
Rating
5/5 (from 13 ratings)5 -
Yield
2 small loaves
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup psyllium husk
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 1 cup dates
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1 medium orange (peeled)
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (outer orange peel)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon cloves)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (or less)
Recipe Directions
- 1. Add all ingredients to food processor EXCEPT RAISINS, PSYLLIUM HUSK AND FLAXSEED MEAL. Process very well.
- 2. Add raisins. Pulse again until raisins are well distributed but raisins still looked like raisins :)
- 3. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add psyllium husk and flaxseed meal. Stir well.
- 4. Form into two small loaves.
- 5. Dehydrate for 1 hour on high - then reduce to 110 degrees for another few hours (perhaps 5). These actually dehydrate pretty fast! You can nibble them as they firm up. Pull out when you want to eat them - I like them still a bit moist inside.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts

Since I recently discovered the beauty of psyllium husk, which allows you to dehydrate soft, moist raw breads, I have been loving this! It tastes almost exactly like a raw version of manna bread - if you've ever had that before :) But basically, it tastes like a nice spicy orange flavoured loaf of sweet bread - kind of like cinnamon raisin bread.
This raw sweet bread is delicious on its own, like a little slice of hearty sweet cake. Or served with a nice sweet cashew spread (heavenly!) or spread with your favorite sweetener or nut butter (like honey/agave nectar or almond butter). Mmm!
The psyllium husk is what makes this recipe moist and soft and light - like bread. DO NOT MAKE THIS RAW SWEET BREAD RECIPE UNLESS YOU HAVE PSYLLIUM HUSK. Sorry for yelling but I am serious :)
This picture shows one small loaf chopped up into small slices of sweet bread. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store them as loaves - then slice as needed before eating :)
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Fat, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber.
Amounts per 41 g (1 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 116 | 5 % |
Protein | 1.3 g | 2 % |
Fat | 4 g | 5 % |
Carbohydrates | 21 g | 6 % |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 13 % |
Sugars | 14 g | |
Calcium | 28 mg | 3 % |
Iron | 0.56 mg | 4 % |
Sodium | 26 mg | 1 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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Veggie Girl
May 15, 2012
I just received my dehydrator. Is parchment paper ok to place under my bread and other foods?
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
yes - parchment paper is safe. I use it in my dehydrator all the time.
general "waxed paper" is NOT. It will melt and stick and be a mess.
Meredith
Apr 26, 2012
Hello! Thank you so much for this recipe. Im going to make it this weekend and i cant wait to try it. My question is can the bread be frozen? I would be the only one eating it and dont want to waste it. Im sure its fantastic but i cant eat it all in a couple of days! Thank you very much!
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
I haven't frozen it myself, but it's a good candidate for freezing I should think.
If you freeze let me know how it thaws out
jae
Apr 15, 2012
Hi! New to your blog - looks great, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to trying some of your recipes.
One question: beyond sweetness, what is the role of the dates in this recipe? I try and use only organic, so 1 cup (medjool i am assuming or did you use honey dates? ) will be quite pricy! I also don't like things toooo sweet. I have pretty good kitchen intuition, but wanted to check in with you as I'm new to dehydrating and don't want to waste any ingredients! (and that was actually 2 questions! woops! ;))
Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
Can you use dried prunes instead or will those be just as $? Probably!
Maybe just try subbing for 1 cup raisins.
To answer your question:
Role of dates is two-fold: to bulk up a bit and to add some sweetness.
This recipe isn't TOO sweet though, I know what you mean. It just has a nice hint of sweetness. Actually, more than a hint. But it is a nice balance. I think replacing with 1 cup raisins or prunes is best. OR 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup dreid apricots (apricots aren't as sweet)
RozRaw
Apr 11, 2012
Heavens to Betsy this recipe is amazing!!! I have a hard time finding raw bread recipes that I like. This one is so unbelievably over the top and can't say enough good things about it! I will never need to deprive myself EVER again! Nothing needs to be soaked, no waiting, just whip out that food processor and go to town! Stand by and try, I dare you, not to nibble while it dehydrates! No, don't do that, nibble away!!! You are an amazing raw chef. Thank you so much.
The Rawtarian
Apr 13, 2012
It's not me. IT'S THE PSYLLIUM HUSK!!! Lol
Katie
Apr 05, 2012
Do you mind if we pin recipes from this page to pinterest? This looks awesome!
The Rawtarian
Apr 05, 2012
Hi Katie,
Thanks for asking! Go right ahead. Thanks!
Katie
Apr 05, 2012
Awesome! I'll pin away.
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2012
:)
Maria
Apr 01, 2012
Wow, I LOVE bread! Will definitely be trying your bread recipes. Thank you for sharing your delicious goodness!
The Rawtarian
Apr 02, 2012
I love bread too Maria :) And I especially love this spongy sweet stuff :)
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