MSG Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

Packed with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed, this hearty loaf delivers serious texture and nutty depth in every slice. The base is oat flour, which keeps things wholesome and naturally free from the additives and flavor enhancers that sneak into so many store-bought breads. A touch of turmeric and black pepper gives the crumb a warm, golden hue and a subtle savory note that pairs beautifully with the honey's gentle sweetness. Unsweetened applesauce and olive oil keep the interior moist without any processed shortcuts, so what you taste is exactly what you put in. The batter is thick and satisfying to work with — let it rest those five minutes and watch it firm up as the seeds do their thing. Once it comes out of the oven deep golden and fragrant, the hardest part is waiting the full fifteen minutes before you slice in. Whether you're toasting it for breakfast or layering it up for lunch, this is the kind of loaf that makes you wonder why you ever bought bread at all.

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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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