Dairy 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 that is hearty, wholesome, and completely free of dairy without sacrificing a single bit of flavor or texture. This one is built on oat flour and loaded with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed, so every slice is genuinely packed with substance. Unsweetened applesauce and olive oil do the heavy lifting in place of any butter or milk, keeping the crumb moist and tender while letting the seeds and a warm hint of turmeric take center stage. A touch of honey and apple cider vinegar round out the flavor in a way that feels almost bakery-level without requiring any special equipment beyond a loaf pan. The batter is thick and forgiving — you stir it together, let it rest for a few minutes so the seeds can absorb moisture, and then it goes straight into the oven. That golden, seed-studded crust that forms on top is genuinely hard to resist. Just make sure you let it cool before slicing, because the crumb needs that time to set and reward your patience properly.

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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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