Citrus Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf this hearty and wholesome coming together in a single bowl. Packed with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed, every slice is dense with texture and nutty flavor — the kind of bread that actually keeps you full. Ground turmeric and black pepper give it a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden crumb that looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating a citrus-free lifestyle, this recipe is a genuine win because every single ingredient is naturally free of citrus — no zest, no juice, no citrus-derived additives hiding in the mix. The apple cider vinegar does the quiet work of activating the leaveners without bringing any citrus into the picture, and the unsweetened applesauce keeps the crumb moist and tender. Oat flour holds everything together beautifully, making this a loaf you can slice for toast, sandwiches, or just eat straight off the cooling rack with a little drizzle of olive oil. Let it cool fully before cutting — the seeds and flaxseed need that time to set the crumb, and the patience 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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