Shellfish 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 satisfying in every slice. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed are loaded into the batter, giving each bite a nutty crunch that store-bought loaves simply can't match. Oat flour keeps things wholesome and naturally gluten-adjacent-free from any oceanic concerns, making this a completely worry-free bake for anyone avoiding shellfish. The combination of applesauce, olive oil, and honey keeps the crumb moist without feeling heavy, while a touch of turmeric and black pepper adds a subtle warmth that elevates the whole loaf. Letting the batter rest before baking is a small but smart step — the chia and flaxseed swell up and help bind everything together beautifully. Once it comes out of the oven deep golden and firm, the hardest part is waiting those 15 minutes before slicing. Toast it, top it, or eat it plain — this one earns a permanent spot in your weekly baking rotation.

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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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