Gluten-Free Seeded Bread
This gluten-free seeded bread (without psyllium husk) is as wholesome as it is delicious – perfectly chewy, satisfying, and nutrient-dense, with no yeast, wheat, kneading, or proofing!
Servings 16 slices
Ingredients
- 80 g (½ cup) chia seeds
- 460 ml (2 cups) hot water
- 80 g (¾ cup) ground flaxseed
- 100 g (¾ cup) sunflower seeds
- 60 g (½ cup) pumpkin seeds
- 180 g (2 cups) oats (gluten-free, if needed)
- 100 g (1 cup) chickpea flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder (optional - see notes)
Instructions
- For the most accurate results, I recommend using my metric measurements. Also, you can watch the short video for visual instructions.
- First, add the chia seeds and hot water (around 60-70°C) to a large bowl, whisk well until fully combined, then leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 360°F/180°C (top and bottom heat) and combine all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add the soaked chia mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon before using your hands to combine.
- Shape the dough into a loaf (or your preferred shape) on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake the chia seed bread for about 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Leave the bread to cool completely on a cooling rack before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- The baking powder is optional but makes the bread a little less dense. However, it can turn the sunflower seeds green while baking! This happens because of the high chlorophyll content in the seeds, which reacts with the alkaline environment of the baking powder. The green color is completely harmless and does not affect the taste. If you want to prevent the discoloration, simply add some lemon juice or vinegar to the dough to balance the pH level.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Seeded Bread
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
175
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
153
mg
6
%
Potassium
225
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
9
IU
0
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.