Quick and Easy Homemade Oat Bread (Gluten-Free Option) -Nutritious, Delicious

If you’re looking for a quick, wholesome, and incredibly satisfying bread recipe, this homemade oat bread is a must-try. Adapted from a trusted Odlums recipe, it’s also perfect for anyone avoiding gluten, just use Odlums’ gluten-free oats for a hearty, wheat-free version that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen and this oat loaf truly delivers. It’s soft, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. Add your own twist with grated cheese and mixed herbs, warming spices, or a handful of sundried tomatoes and chopped nuts. I’ve tried them all and each variation is more delicious than the last.

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Not only is this bread incredibly tasty, but it’s also packed with nutritional benefits and keeps fresh for days. For added convenience, slice and freeze it so you always have a healthy, homemade option ready to pop in the toaster.

Whether you’re gluten-free or simply love a nourishing, easy-to-make loaf, this oat bread will become a staple in your kitchen.

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Oat and Seed Bread: 

• 425g/14oz Odlums Porridge Oatflakes
• 1 teaspoon Bread Soda, sieved
• 1 x 500g tub Natural Yogurt (Full Fat or Fat Free)
• 1 level teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon of each Sesame, Poppy, Sunflower, & Pumpkin Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Linseed

Recipe Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin. Alternatively, spray with 1 Calorie Sunflower Spray.
2. Put the yogurt into a large mixing bowl. Add the oats, bread soda, salt & seeds and mix well until a thick dough is formed.
3. Transfer to the prepared tin. Smooth top with back of spoon dipped in cold water.
4. Place in centre of oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until risen and golden brown.
5. Leave in tin for 5 minutes then turn onto wire tray to cool.

Note

The yoghurt container washed and dried can be used to measure oats. This recipe calls for 2 container-fulls.
For a lighter bread, blitz all of half of the oats into oat flour before adding to recipe.

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