Description
A wholesome, nutty bread made with spelt flour and blended quinoa, packed with seeds for texture and nutrition. This hearty loaf is moist, satisfying, and perfect for slicing the next day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spelt flour (lightly packed)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (soaked 3 hours, rinsed, drained)
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Instructions
- Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place quinoa in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for 3 hours at room temperature. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Transfer the rinsed quinoa to a high-speed blender with water and dairy-free yogurt.
- Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until the mixture is thick and the quinoa is finely broken down.
- In a large bowl, whisk together spelt flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended quinoa mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients.
- Stir with a spatula until a sticky batter forms. Fold in pumpkin, sunflower, and hemp seeds.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle extra seeds on top if desired.
- Bake on the center rack for 40–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool completely on a rack for at least 3 hours or overnight. Cover with a clean towel if cooling overnight, then slice.
Notes
- Soaking quinoa helps remove bitterness and improves texture.
- Use any plain dairy-free yogurt such as almond, soy, or coconut.
- Allowing the bread to rest overnight improves slicing and flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Seeds can be adjusted or substituted based on preference.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
