Description
This Oatmeal and Chia Bread recipe yields a hearty and wholesome loaf perfect for breakfast or snacking. Packed with oats, chia seeds, and a touch of honey, this bread is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
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For the bread:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, pour boiling water over the oats and chia seeds. Let sit for 15–20 minutes until the mixture cools to lukewarm and thickens slightly.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the yeast mixture, honey, olive oil, and salt to the oat mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can replace some of the flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
- Add a handful of sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra texture.
- This bread slices well and freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
