Ginger Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

Hearty, seed-packed, and golden from a touch of turmeric, this whole grain loaf is the kind of bread that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating. It's built on oat flour and loaded with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed, so every slice has real texture and staying power. Many store-bought "healthy" loaves sneak in ginger or other warming spices that can be hard to spot on labels — here, you control every ingredient from start to finish. Applesauce and olive oil keep the crumb moist without any dairy, while apple cider vinegar works with the baking soda to give the loaf a proper rise. The batter is thick and forgiving, and after a short rest it firms up beautifully before going into the oven. Patience during the cooling step is the one non-negotiable — slice too early and the crumb won't have set, but give it those 15 minutes and you'll be rewarded with clean, sturdy slices that hold up to anything you pile on top.

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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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