Vegetarian Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf that is as nourishing as it is beautiful, and this one delivers on both counts. Oat flour forms the base while sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed pack every slice with texture and substance. A touch of turmeric gives the crumb a warm golden hue, and honey with applesauce keep things just slightly sweet without tipping into dessert territory. The batter comes together in two bowls with no yeast, no kneading, and no rise time — just mix, rest for five minutes, and bake. That short rest is key: it lets the chia and flax absorb moisture so the loaf bakes up firm and sliceable rather than dense and gummy. An optional scatter of sesame or hemp seeds on top makes it look like something straight out of a bakery window. Let it cool properly on the rack before you cut in, and you will be rewarded with clean, hearty slices that hold up beautifully whether you are toasting them, layering them with avocado, or eating them plain straight off the board.

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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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