Yeast Free Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

Hearty, seed-packed, and golden from a touch of turmeric, this whole grain loaf delivers everything you want in a satisfying slice — without a single grain of yeast in sight. The lift comes entirely from baking powder, baking soda, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, so there's no proofing, no waiting for a rise, and no fermentation involved whatsoever. Oat flour forms the base while sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed load every bite with texture and nutty depth. Applesauce and olive oil keep the crumb moist and tender, and honey adds just enough warmth to balance the earthy seeds. The batter is thick and forgiving — you stir, scoop, smooth, and bake, which makes this genuinely approachable even if you don't bake often. Letting it cool on the rack before slicing is the one rule worth following, since the crumb firms up beautifully and rewards your patience with clean, sturdy slices that hold up to spreads and toppings alike.

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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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