
Hearty, golden, 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 flaxseed are folded right into the batter, so every slice is loaded with crunch and nutty depth. Oat flour keeps the base wholesome and naturally free from the thickeners and stabilizers that sneak into so many store-bought loaves — a real win when you're trying to avoid additives like carrageenan that often hide in packaged breads and dairy-adjacent products. Applesauce and olive oil keep the crumb moist without any need for processed ingredients, while a touch of turmeric gives the loaf a warm, earthy color that looks stunning on a cutting board. The apple cider vinegar works with the baking soda to give the loaf just enough lift, so the result is sturdy but never dense. Letting the batter rest before baking is a small but important step — it gives the chia seeds and flaxseed time to hydrate and helps the loaf hold together beautifully once sliced. Whether you're toasting it for breakfast or layering it up for a sandwich, this is a bread worth making again and again.
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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.
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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