Quinoa PsylliumHusk Chiaseeds Bread
This recipe is made from soaked quinoa, whole psyllium husk and chia seeds. Quinoa bread is the choice you need to switch to for your daily diet, because quinoa grain is extremely high in fiber, quinoa is a naturally gluten-free ingredient which makes quinoa bread an excellent gluten-free substitute for your regular bread, It has all the essential amino acids, making it a ‘complete’ protein, quinoa is also high in antioxidants, and its value only increases when sprouted. A quinoa + chia + psyllium bread that’s not only extremely delicious but is packed with nutrition from quinoa, psyllium and chia, superfoods you shouldn’t be missing out on. Gluten-Free, Vegan, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free and Yeast-Free!
Ingredients:
| Name | Metric | US |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, dry | 250 gr | 1 1/4 cups |
| Whole psyllium husk | 20 gr | 1/4 cup |
| Chia seeds | 25 gr | 2 tbsp |
| Vegetable oil | 30 ml | 2 tbsp |
| Water | 150 ml | 1/2 cup |
| Baking soda | 2.5 gr | 1/2 tsp |
| Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice | 15 ml | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | 5 gr | 1 tsp |
Optional Ingredients
- Seeds / Spices: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, toasted sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, caraway seeds, cumin seeds, herbs.
Equipment:
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Loaf pan 8.5in x 4.5 inch / 21.5cm x 11.5cm
Steps:
Step 1
Wash and soak Quinoa (250 gr) for 8 hours or overnight.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Step 3
Line the bread pan 8 x 4 with parchment paper or just oil it and sprinkle with some seeds (sesame or oatmeal).
Step 4
Rinse and drain Quinoa properly.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, blend the soaked Quinoa with 150 ml of Water until smooth.
Step 6
Mix until the batter turns into a dough (about 5 minutes).
Step 7
Spoon it into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top out with a spatula and sprinkle with seeds of your choice.
Step 8
Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 9
Bake for 1 hour at 350°F (180°C) until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. The bread should be slightly moist in the middle and crisp on the outside.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and if you used parchment paper, remove the bread from the pan immediately and place it on a cooling rack. Allow the bread to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing (the longer the better).