Seed Oil Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

This hearty, golden loaf is packed with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed, giving every slice a satisfying crunch and a genuinely nutty depth of flavor. A touch of turmeric and black pepper adds warmth without overpowering, while unsweetened applesauce and honey keep the crumb moist and just barely sweet. What makes this loaf stand out for anyone avoiding industrially processed fats is the fat source: extra virgin olive oil does all the heavy lifting here, with no canola, soybean, or vegetable oil anywhere in the recipe. Store-bought "healthy" breads are notorious for hiding refined seed oils in the ingredient list, so baking your own is genuinely the easiest way to stay in control. The batter comes together in two bowls, rests for a few minutes while the chia and flax do their thing, and then bakes low and slow until the top turns a deep, gorgeous brown. Let it cool properly before slicing — the crumb needs that time to set — and you'll be rewarded with clean, sturdy slices that hold up beautifully for toast, open-faced toppings, or eating straight off the rack.

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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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