1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius/ 356 degrees fahrenheit. Line a loaf tray with baking paper, or lightly spray it with oil.

2. Roughly chop up all of your nuts and dried fruit, making sure they aren’t too large and chunky.

3. In a large mixing bowl combine 80g/2.8oz walnuts, 120g/4.2oz almonds, 2 cups (250g/8.8oz) dried fruit, 2 cups all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, ¼ cup orange juice, ¾ cup water, ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tbsp plant-based protein powder and 1 cup of mixed seeds. Combine well until the mixture starts to become sticky.

4. Transfer mixture to the loaf tray and smooth it down. Add ¼ cup raspberries to the top.

5. Sprinkle 1 cup (the leftover) of seeds on top of the bread mix. Bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes. At the 45 minute mark, insert a knife or toothpick into the bread, if it comes out clean then it’s ready, if not, continue to bake for 10 minutes.

6. Allow to cool before slicing!

Calories: 600 kcal/2510kJ
Protein: 31g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fat: 34g

Nutrient Boost + Protein Packed
Seeds are so good for us, and this protein loaf is bursting with them! They may be small but they are packed with valuable nutrients! Sunflower kernels are a great source of B vitamins, including niacin, folic acid, thiamin (B1), pyridoxine (B6) and riboflavin. Each of these vitamins play different roles in your body which help with building DNA, reducing bad cholesterol, converting glucose into energy, improving vision and your skin health, just to name a few!

Pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, are high in magnesium, which helps build strong muscles, nerves and bones! It also balances blood sugar levels, which research suggests can reduce the risk of disease. The pepitas and hemp seeds contribute to the protein content of this loaf, making it a great snack or breakfast option to fuel your body and provide energy for the day!