# Ezekiel bread, what am I doing wrong? **URL:** \ **Category:** Nutrition\ **Created:** [October 31, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838 "2018-10-31T01:46:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/43 "2020-01-23T20:30:14Z")
I’m gonna take a wild shot in the dark and guess this weird hippy bread costs a bunch too? ---
**Author:** ![anthonylane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/anthonylane/32/7098_2.png) [@anthonylane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/anthonylane)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/44 "2020-01-23T20:42:49Z")
> [@trpnhntr](#): > > Seriously it’s a ton of carbs and there are better ways to get them than bread Nothing wrong with bread as long as it’s quality and you’re being smart about how much of it you eat. I like [Squirrely Bread](https://silverhillsbakery.ca/our-products/squirrelly-bread/) or Trader Joes sprouted breads. Flavor/texture wise Ezekiel is no good. ---
**Author:** ![G650](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/g650/32/3746_2.png) [@G650](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/G650)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/45 "2020-01-23T20:45:46Z")
> [@adrianko43](#): > > It tastes like regular bread to me, 😯 ---
**Author:** ![anthonylane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/anthonylane/32/7098_2.png) [@anthonylane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/anthonylane)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/46 "2020-01-23T20:50:47Z")
> [@Tim\_P](#): > > It tastes like a cork coffee table coaster You had that too? ---
**Author:** ![anthonylane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/anthonylane/32/7098_2.png) [@anthonylane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/anthonylane)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/47 "2020-01-23T20:51:53Z")
> [@AJS914](#): > > To me, Ezekial is just a vehicle for 4 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and some healthy low glycemic carbs which is good for cycling. > > 10 years ago I would have thought it was horrible. Now, that I eat a very healthy diet my palate no longer expects sweetness in soft fluffy bread. It took me a while to get to the point where I didn’t need sugar on my oatmeal. Exactly why I eat it. I do prefer other sprouted grain breads of similar composition though. Eat the Ezekiel, it’s good for you. ---
**Author:** ![wyku](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/wyku/32/7725_2.png) [@wyku](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/wyku)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/48 "2020-01-23T21:12:33Z")
Yeah, for sure _real_ bread rocks- - harder to get in my neck of the woods though, unfortunately. ---
**Author:** ![pkwell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pkwell/32/12893_2.png) [@pkwell](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pkwell)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/49 "2020-01-23T21:15:23Z")
I go for the cinnamon raisin variant as well, since I usually only have it in the mornings with some honey to fuel a workout. But then I got to thinking whether one of the key features of Ezekiel (its low glycemic index, due to the low levels of refined/processed grains) perhaps makes it not a great choice for a pre-workout fuel hit. I think I recall chatter about an English muffin and honey fitting that bill better. ---
**Author:** ![kurt.braeckel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kurt.braeckel/32/116719_2.png) [@kurt.braeckel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kurt.braeckel)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/50 "2020-01-24T00:07:19Z")
I toast the raisin bread straight out of the freezer. Works like a champ. I keep the regular stuff in the fridge since I go through it pretty quickly. ---
**Author:** ![kurt.braeckel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kurt.braeckel/32/116719_2.png) [@kurt.braeckel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kurt.braeckel)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/51 "2020-01-24T00:10:08Z")
Thing about the raisin bread with honey is it gives you a good combo of both. Honey gives you quick energy, raisins help maintain blood pH during and after hard exercise and provide sugar as well, the bread provides long burn energy. I’ve switched to doing Ezekiel raisin toast prior to longer morning rides (2hrs or so) where I want something in my stomach. Otherwise, I just take a 100cal shot of gel and whatever I’m drinking prior to my morning work now. My daughter loves the raisin toast just plain toasted. Figure that’s a good win. ---
**Author:** ![ibaldwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ibaldwin/32/44413_2.png) [@ibaldwin](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ibaldwin)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/52 "2020-01-24T01:15:32Z")
I found a much better and cost effective alternative to Ezekiel Bread, I’ve probably purchased thousands of dollars on the frozen bread until I saw a loaf for $7, no way. Trader Joe’s and Aldis both have house branded sprouted grain breads, all are much more palatable than Ezekiel, cheaper, and comes like bread should, room temperature. They go for $3 - $4 per loaf, and while not quite as dense as said frozen loaf varieties, they’re close enough for me. The ingredient list on the loaf of TJ version is inline with Ezekiel. My 6 year old eats it. ---
**Author:** ![kurt.braeckel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kurt.braeckel/32/116719_2.png) [@kurt.braeckel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kurt.braeckel)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838/53 "2020-01-24T02:46:43Z")
Thanks, I may have to try the TJ brand. TJs here sells Ezekiel for less than $4/loaf both plain and raisin, but the TJs brand is probably really good too. [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ezekiel-bread-what-am-i-doing-wrong/4838.md?page=2)