Description
This Oatmeal and Chia Bread is a wholesome and hearty loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with oats, chia seeds, and whole wheat flour, it’s a nutritious and delicious treat that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine oats, flours, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk buttermilk, honey (or maple syrup), and egg together.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra texture, sprinkle additional oats or chia seeds on top before baking.
- This bread is delicious toasted with nut butter or jam.
- To make it dairy-free, use plant-based milk mixed with vinegar instead of buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
