Brazil Nut Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

This hearty, seed-packed loaf is the kind of bread that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating — dense and satisfying in the best way, with a deep golden crust and a nutty, wholesome crumb. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed do the heavy lifting here, giving every slice serious texture and flavor without a single tree nut in sight. A pinch of turmeric and black pepper add a subtle warmth that makes this loaf taste more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The base is oat flour, which keeps things light enough to slice cleanly while still holding together beautifully. Applesauce and olive oil keep the crumb moist, and a touch of honey rounds out the savory notes just enough. Letting the batter rest before baking is a small but important step — the chia and flaxseed absorb moisture and help the loaf set into something sturdy and sliceable rather than crumbly. Whether you're toasting it for breakfast or layering it up for a sandwich, this is the kind of homemade loaf you'll want on your counter every week.

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Ingredients

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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