Ezekiel Bread Review
Sprouted grains. Have you tried them? There are plenty of reasons why they’re good for you (we’ll get there) but I know the big thing is, do they taste good… Well, the awesome folks at Food For Life offered to send me some Ezekiel bread to review, and I gladly accepted!
Since Ezekiel bread is what is recommended for the Tone It Up meal plan, it was perfect timing. I’ve tried the Cinnamon Raisin bread, but not the flax bread. I actually don’t normally buy bread, because it typically goes bad before I can eat it. But I’ve been storing the flax bread in the freezer, and it’s held up perfectly!
Why are sprouted grains good for you?
- Increased Digestibility – Sprouting breaks down starches in grains into simple sugars so your body can digest them easily.
- Increased Absorption of Minerals – Sprouting breaks down enzyme inhibitors, so your body can more easily adsorb calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc.
- Increased Antioxidants – Sprouting releases more antioxidants that are naturally stored in the grains and seeds.
- Increased Vitamin C & B – Sprouting produces vitamin C and increases the vitamin B2, B5 & B6
So clearly, sprouted grains are good for you. But how do they taste?
What does Ezekiel bread taste like?
So the flax bread is hearty and chewy, with kind of a nutty flavor. I really enjoyed it toasted, but keep in mind this would not be something you could swap in for white bread without people noticing. If you’re already used to eating whole grain breads, this wouldn’t be too much of a stretch, but it’s not as soft. I think that’s why I loved it toasted (like on this “Toaster Pizza” that I made earlier this week.)
I tried it lots of different ways. Obviously I loved it with peanut butter. And I’m thinking it would make a fantastic panini or grilled cheese, since the heartier texture holds up great when toasted. I can’t wait to try it with more toppings!
What can you make with sprouted grain bread?
Obviously, my favorite thing to do is make toast! But you can also make chickpea salad sandwiches or add your favorite toppings for a simple lunch.
Is Ezekiel bread gluten-free?
Food for Life does make a variety of gluten-free bread, but they’re not sprouted grain bread. Since many of these grains contain gluten, the gluten free bread are a different type of product. I prefer the sprouted grain bread but it’s nice that they do have gluten free options available now!
What other kinds of bread contain sprouted grains?
I really like Dave’s Killer Bread which is made with sprouted grains. I really like the 21 Whole Grain and Seeds bread and they also came out with an “Epic Everything” bagel that is delicious as a breakfast sandwich!
Have you ever had sprouted grains?
love bread and I have been getting into a habit of freezing bread too because it tends to go bad before I can finish them all. this bread looks so good, and I m a big nutella fan so I can see myself chomping these down fast:)
It is the only bread I eat and love it. Because it has more structure than normal white bread, I love to use it as the foundation of many sandwiches. My favorite is mashed avocado, scrambled eggs whites and a squirt of sriracha. Yuummmyyy!
That sounds like a delicious combination!! I’m going to have to try that out!
I would soooo make a sandwich out of the slice with pb and the slice with apple butter 😉
Haha I literally didn’t think to combine them. What is wrong with me?! 😉
I love sprouted grain bread. It’s hearty, filling, and I like knowing it’s less processed. I buy the sprouted grain bread from Trader Joe’s–it’s so good!
Oh I haven’t tried that, but I’ll have to look for it next time I’m at TJ’s!
I haven’t tried it because it has to be stored in the freezer. Do you thaw it out before eating or just throw it straight into the toaster?
Christine, you can put it straight into the toaster and voila!
I’m with you – I like this bread toasted. It’s definitely not soft like traditional sandwich bread, but it’s still yummy! 🙂
Hearty is definitely right… that’s why I liked it when I had it. I’m not a fan of super light/fluffy bread. It does nothing for me…
Mmmm, I’ve never tried it because I’m like you–I simply don’t buy bread because I’m the only one who eats it and it goes bad. I do the freezer trick but after a while, I get so sick of defrosting the bread and I feel like it makes it stiff. Too bad grocery stores don’t sell a half-loaf for people like you and me!
I know what you mean!! A loaf is just too much for one person to eat before it goes bad!
Ezekiel bread is my favorite!!
I can’t wait to try some of the other types they have!
I seriously LOVE Ezekiel bread but haven’t tried anything other than the Original! I need to try some more!
The cinnamon raisin bread is great on it’s own, and the flax was awesome for topping with everything!