Description
Hearty Oatmeal and Chia Bread blends wholesome grains into a nutritious, rustic loaf that celebrates simple ingredients. Packed with fiber and nutty flavor, this bread becomes your perfect companion for morning toast or midday snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 ml) ground oats
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Grind oats into a fine powder using a food processor, ensuring a consistent, flour-like texture.
- Combine ground oats, chia seeds, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk eggs and yogurt together in a separate container until achieving a smooth, fully integrated liquid base.
- Progressively fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring gently to form a cohesive, well-blended dough without overmixing.
- Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Transfer dough into prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a level surface.
- Heat oven to 350°F (180°C) and position rack in the middle for consistent baking.
- Bake bread for 35-40 minutes, rotating pan halfway through to promote even browning.
- Test bread’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove bread from oven and let rest in pan for 10 minutes to stabilize structure.
- Carefully transfer bread to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing to maintain optimal texture.
Notes
- Toast oats lightly before grinding to enhance nutty flavor and add depth to the bread’s taste profile.
- Use Greek yogurt for extra protein and creamier texture, which helps create a more tender crumb.
- Try adding herbs like rosemary or thyme for a savory twist, making the bread versatile for different meals.
- For gluten-free version, ensure oats are certified gluten-free and replace regular baking powder with gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg