First you want to make sure you really chop and mince everything well. Next, You really want to pack it down tightly -- really smoosh it in there. Then let it cool before trying to pry it out. Mini loaf pans work better than standard loaf pans (cook time is about 5-10 minutes less) and you can also sub whole wheat flour for the brown rice (if you're not GF) and that helps bind it all together.