Paraben Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
Hearty, golden, and packed with texture, this seeded whole grain loaf is the kind of bread that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating. Every slice is loaded with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed, giving you that satisfying crunch alongside a tender, moist crumb. A touch of turmeric and black pepper adds subtle warmth and depth that sets this loaf apart from anything you'd grab off a store shelf. For anyone navigating a paraben-free lifestyle, store-bought breads and packaged goods can be a minefield of preservatives and additives — baking from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is simply the cleanest route. Oat flour, applesauce, olive oil, and honey do all the heavy lifting here, keeping the ingredient list short and completely transparent. The batter comes together in two bowls with no mixer required, and the parchment sling makes getting the finished loaf out of the pan effortless. Let it cool fully before slicing and you'll be rewarded with a beautifully set crumb that holds up perfectly for toast, open-faced toppings, or eating straight from the rack.
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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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