Flourless Oat & Chia Bread – Healthy, Hearty & Super Easy!
✅ Ingredients
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2 cups oats (ground into flour)
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2 tbsp chia seeds
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1 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional but great for texture)
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
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2 eggs
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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2–3 tbsp water (if batter is thick)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Grind oats into fine flour in a blender.
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Mix oat flour, chia, flax, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
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In another bowl whisk yogurt, eggs, oil & honey.
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Combine dry & wet ingredients and mix.
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Let batter rest 5 minutes so chia activates (it will thicken).
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Pour into lined loaf pan.
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Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 35–45 minutes until golden.
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Cool fully before slicing (important for clean slices).
🍞 Tips
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If batter is too thick, add a spoon or two water/milk.
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Want softer bread? Add 2 tbsp yogurt extra.
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Want more fiber? Add extra 1 tbsp chia or flax.
🧀 Serving Ideas
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Spread cream cheese + honey
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Avocado & boiled egg
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Peanut butter & banana
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Olive oil + herbs
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Yes! Replace:
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Eggs → 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water)
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Yogurt → coconut or soy yogurt
Q: Can I use whole oats instead of grinding?
A: No, bread won’t bind properly. Oat flour is needed.
Q: Is this gluten-free?
A: Yes ✅ just use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: How to store?
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Fridge: 5–7 days
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Freeze slices up to 2 months
Q: Can I add mix-ins?
Absolutely! Try:
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Nuts
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Seeds
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Grated carrot or zucchini
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Herbs & garlic powder
🌟 Result
Soft, dense, hearty bread—perfect for breakfast & meal prep.
