Almond Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
Hearty, nutty-tasting, and packed with texture, this seeded whole grain loaf is the kind of bread that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and ground flaxseed do all the heavy lifting here, giving every slice a satisfying crunch and a depth of flavor that goes way beyond your average sandwich bread. Oat flour keeps the base light while the turmeric and black pepper add a subtle warmth that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, store-bought "healthy" loaves can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings — this one is made entirely from ingredients you control, with zero almond flour or almond-derived add-ins anywhere in the mix. The batter comes together in two bowls, no stand mixer required, and a short rest before baking lets the chia and flax work their magic so the crumb sets up beautifully. Pull it from the oven when the top is deep golden and the center feels firm — patience during the cool-down is the real secret to clean, sliceable slices. Toast it, top it, or eat it straight off the rack; either way, this loaf earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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12 servings
For the bread
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For topping
- 2 tbsp mixed seeds (sesame, hemp, or additional sunflower), for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides to use as handles.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, turmeric, and black pepper until evenly combined. Stir in the sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds.
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