Rye Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

Hearty, golden, and packed with texture, this seeded loaf is the kind of bread that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating. The base is built on oat flour rather than any grain that causes concern, so it's a natural fit for anyone navigating bread aisles with a wary eye. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed do serious heavy lifting here — they add crunch, depth, and a satisfying density that makes every slice feel substantial. A touch of turmeric and black pepper gives the crumb a warm, earthy color and a subtle complexity you wouldn't expect from a quick loaf. Unsweetened applesauce and apple cider vinegar keep things moist and help the batter come together without any dairy, while honey rounds out the flavor with just a hint of sweetness. The five-minute rest before baking is a small but smart step — it lets the chia and flaxseed absorb moisture so the loaf holds its shape beautifully once sliced. Let it cool properly on the rack and you'll be rewarded with a clean, sturdy crumb that's just as good toasted with olive oil as it is alongside a bowl of soup.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the bread

1 ½ cups oat flour
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Whole Grain Oat Flour - 18 Oz Bobs Red Mill Flour Oat Whole Grain - 20 Oz Quaker Oat Flour Arrowhead Mills Organic Oat Flour - 16 oz Gold Medal Gluten Free Oat Flour
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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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