Alpha Gal Friendly Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
This hearty, seed-packed loaf is the kind of bread that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Built on oat flour and loaded with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed, every slice delivers real texture and a satisfying nuttiness that makes store-bought loaves feel like a compromise. The golden color comes from a touch of turmeric, and a drizzle of honey balances the earthy seeds just enough to keep things interesting without tipping into sweet territory. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, bread can be a surprisingly tricky category — many commercial loaves and even some homemade recipes sneak in mammalian-derived ingredients like lard, milk solids, or certain additives. This one keeps things clean from start to finish, relying on eggs, olive oil, applesauce, and apple cider vinegar to build moisture and structure with zero mammalian meat or dairy in sight. The batter comes together quickly in two bowls, and that short five-minute rest before baking is worth honoring — it lets the chia and flaxseed do their thing, giving the crumb a cohesive, sliceable texture rather than a crumbly mess. Patience at the cooling stage matters too; give it at least fifteen minutes on the rack and you'll be rewarded with clean, even slices that hold up beautifully for toast, open-faced toppings, or just eaten warm with a generous pour of olive oil.
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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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