Tree Nut Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
This hearty, seed-packed loaf is the kind of bread that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating — dense in the best way, with a deep golden crust and a nutty, wholesome crumb. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia, and flaxseed do all the heavy lifting here, giving every slice serious texture and staying power without a single tree nut in sight. The oat flour base keeps things tender while the turmeric adds a subtle warmth and that gorgeous color you'll notice the moment it comes out of the oven. Applesauce and olive oil keep the loaf moist, and a splash of apple cider vinegar helps everything rise beautifully without any fuss. Store-bought "seeded" breads can be a minefield of shared facilities and vague labeling, so baking this one at home means you know exactly what went into it. Let it cool fully before slicing — the crumb sets as it rests, and the patience is absolutely worth it.
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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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