Peanut 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 what you're eating — dense with texture, golden on top, and full of nutty flavor without a single peanut in sight. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed do all the heavy lifting here, giving every slice serious crunch and staying power. A touch of turmeric and black pepper adds a subtle warmth that makes this loaf taste far more interesting than your average sandwich bread. The base is oat flour, which keeps things wholesome and naturally free from the cross-contamination concerns that come with many store-bought whole grain loaves. Applesauce and olive oil keep the crumb moist, while apple cider vinegar helps the whole thing rise beautifully without any yeast. The batter is thick and forgiving — just mix, rest, and bake — and that parchment overhang makes getting it out of the pan completely stress-free. Let it cool before you slice, and you'll be rewarded with a firm, satisfying crumb that holds 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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