BHA & BHT Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
Store-bought bread is one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives, and for anyone avoiding BHA and BHT, scanning ingredient labels can feel like a full-time job. This hearty seeded loaf solves that problem entirely by relying on whole, recognizable ingredients — oat flour, eggs, olive oil, applesauce, and a generous handful of seeds — with nothing artificial in sight. The combination of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and ground flaxseed gives every slice a satisfying crunch and a genuinely nutty depth of flavor. A touch of turmeric and black pepper adds warmth without overpowering, while honey and apple cider vinegar round out the flavor in a way that feels surprisingly complex for such a simple bake. The batter comes together in two bowls and bakes into a tall, golden loaf with a firm, sliceable crumb that holds up beautifully for toast or open-faced sandwiches. Letting it cool fully on the rack is the one step worth being patient about — the texture is completely worth the wait.
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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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