Nutmeg Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

This hearty, seed-packed loaf is the kind of bread that makes you feel genuinely good about every slice. Oat flour forms the base while sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed load each bite with texture and nutty depth — no warm spices like nutmeg anywhere in sight, which makes it a safe and satisfying choice for anyone who needs to avoid that particular ingredient. A golden hit of turmeric and a crack of black pepper give it just enough personality without veering into anything off-limits. Unsweetened applesauce and a drizzle of honey keep the crumb moist and very lightly sweet, while apple cider vinegar works quietly in the background to help the loaf rise and hold together beautifully. The batter is thick and forgiving — you rest it for a few minutes before baking so the chia and flaxseed can do their thing, and the result is a firm, sliceable loaf that won't fall apart on you. An optional scatter of sesame or hemp seeds on top gives it that bakery-window look that makes it hard to wait the full cooling time. Toast a slice, add your favorite spread, and you'll 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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