Chicken 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 built on oat flour and loaded with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed, giving 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 applesauce keep the crumb moist and just barely sweet. The batter comes together in two bowls with no mixer required — just a spatula and a little patience while it rests and firms before baking. That short rest is actually key: the chia and flaxseed absorb moisture and help bind everything into a loaf that slices cleanly rather than crumbling apart. Apple cider vinegar works with the baking soda to give the loaf a gentle lift, so you get a proper rise without any yeast or long proofing times. An optional scatter of sesame or hemp seeds on top makes it look like something from a serious bakery, even though the whole process is genuinely low-effort. Let it cool fully on the rack before slicing — the crumb sets as it cools, and the wait is absolutely worth it.

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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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