Mediterranean Diet Friendly Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
Hearty, golden, and packed with texture, this whole grain loaf is the kind of bread that earns a permanent spot on your weekly rotation. Every slice is loaded with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed — exactly the kind of wholesome, plant-forward ingredients that make this style of eating so satisfying and sustainable. Extra virgin olive oil brings richness while keeping things firmly in the territory of heart-healthy fats, and a touch of honey adds just enough warmth to balance the earthy turmeric running through the crumb. Oat flour keeps the base light and naturally whole grain without any complicated milling or specialty sourcing. The batter comes together in two bowls and rests briefly before baking, giving the seeds time to hydrate and the texture time to develop into something genuinely substantial. It slices beautifully once cooled, making it ideal for open-faced toppings, alongside a bowl of soup, or simply with a drizzle of good olive oil. This is the rare homemade loaf that feels indulgent and nourishing at the same time.
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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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