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Chia Seed Bread

1st March 2020 - By Michelle Minnaar
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Loaf of baked chia bread with seeds

Ever made your own homemade chia seed bread? It’s time to polish those bread-making skills of yours. I promise you, that once you start baking your own bread at home, you will never purchase another loaf in your life.

Nothing beats a slice of fresh bread right out of the oven, especially when it’s still steaming hot. This goes for any type of bread.

However, this chia seed bread is one of my absolute favourites because I love the texture. It’s not your ordinary plain loaf of bread if you know what I mean.

The chia seeds inside the bread give a nice crunchy bite to it. Along with the other seeds on top, this low-carb chia seed bread is exactly what you need to get you through the day.

Believe it or not, you can make this bread in just under two hours. The process isn’t complicated at all. Once you are done, you can enjoy a slice of the seed bread with butter, savoury spread, cheese, jam or marmalade.

Otherwise, you can always consume it as is or serve as a side dish to a healthy soup. It’s completely up to you.

products you need for this recipe

Here’s a list of the top products you will need to create this easy-to-make chia seed bread recipe.

There are a few seeds along with other ingredients which you will need, so don’t be afraid to purchase these in bulk. You can never get enough of seeds.

You can always add them to your morning almond milk porridge or use as a topping for your yoghurt.

Whatever you prefer. Just take a look below and see what you’ll need:

  • psyllium husks: did you know that psyllium is actually an excellent dietary supplement? It has a lot of benefits when it comes to the digestive tract and your intestines. It makes this chia seed bread all the more easy-to-digest. You can also combine a spoonful of the husks every morning with some warm water.
  • ground almonds: I love cooking with almond flour. It’s an excellent gluten-free substitute.
  • mixed seeds: make sure to purchase a large pack of seeds. You can always knead them into the chia seed bread for extra crunch.
  • chia seeds: as always, go for a pack of organic seeds. Organic is always the better choice.
  • silicone bread and loaf pans: for bread making, I prefer using the silicone pans, solely because it’s always easier to get the bread out once ready. It’s less likely to stick.
  • bread making kit: if you are a total beginner in bread-making, then I recommend getting the bread making kits for starters. It supplies you with all the tools you’ll need to make all sorts of bread.

where to buy chia seed bread

It’s not so common to find a fresh batch of chia seed bread in the supermarket. Perhaps, if you source your bread from a bakery, you will have increased chances of finding it there. Nevertheless, chia seed bread is not your common daily bread.

However, nothing beats making your own fresh batch. Give it a go and see for yourself.

chia seed recipes

Did you know that chia seeds contain a lot of essential nutrients? These little seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and contain a lot of fibre. It’s no surprise chia is on the rise. Moreover, they are high in anti-oxidants and proteins.

What’s more, chia seeds are so incredibly easy to incorporate into your diet. You can toss them into a salad, or a cobbler recipe. You can incorporate chia seeds into a savoury recipe or a sweet recipe – whatever takes your fancy. Or you can simply add them into your yoghurt.

If you’ve purchased a larger batch of chia seeds than you know what to do with, then have a look at these overnight oats with chia and blueberries. Oh so good!

You can also add Nigella seeds into this recipe. Or use these Nigella seed substitutes.

how to store & freeze bread

This chia seed bread keeps quite well. If you store it in the open, the bread can last you generally up to three days before it starts to really dry out. However, if you take the proper precautions, it can last you a lot longer.

For instance, if you would like to store it in your kitchen cupboard, wrap it in a plastic bag. The trick here to keeping the bread moist and ‘fresh’ is to insert into the plastic bag a small cup of water. Seal the bag off completely, not allowing any air to escape.

Overnight, the chia seed bread will absorb the moisture from the water, keeping the bread nice and soft. This is one of those old kitchen hacks grandmothers used back in the day to keep their bread fresh.

Otherwise, if you’ve made a larger batch of bread, you can freeze it without any problems. The chia seed bread freezes very well. Just place the bread inside a freezer-friendly bag. You can freeze the bread for up to 6 months.

I recommend cutting up the large batch of bread into smaller sections and freezing them in sections.

First of all, it’s going to be a lot more efficient when it comes to finding space for the bread in the freezer. Next, you can control your portion size and unfreeze only one batch at a time.

It’s a lot more sustainable and you won’t have to throw out any leftovers.

Wondering what to eat this bread with? Try some chicken liver pate!

What is your favourite way to use chia seeds?

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Chia Seed Bread


★★★★★

4.9 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
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Description

Learn how to make your own chia seed bread. This easy low carb bread recipe is excellent for beginners and you can freeze it too.


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Ingredients

  • 500g (2 cups) Greek yoghurt 
  • 6 eggs
  • 225g (2 cups + 4 tbsp) ground almonds
  • 12g (1 tbsp) baking powder
  • 5ml (1 tsp) salt
  • 36g (6 tbsp) psyllium husks 
  • 60g (6 tbsp) chia seeds
  • 30g (4 tbsp) mixed seeds

Instructions

  1. Line a 22cm/2lb loaf tin with parchment paper.
  2. Using a stand mixer, mix the eggs and yogurt until you reach an even consistency.
  3. Tip in the ground almonds, baking powder and salt. Mix.
  4. Add the psyllium husks, chia seeds and half of the seed mix. 
  5. Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan/340°F/gas mark 3. 
  6. Scrape the dough into the lined tin and let it rest for 15 minutes. 
  7. Once the time it up, sprinkle with the remaining mixed seeds and bake in the oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out dry when inserted. 
  8. Serve warm with your favourite toppings. Alternatively, store in an airtight container for no more than 3 days. 

Notes

  • You can substitute the Greek yogurt with quark. 
  • You can use a combination of your favourite seeds to add to the bread as well as to top it with. In this case, I used pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds. 
  • This bread is freezer friendly.
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: German

Keywords: chia seed bread, gluten free bread recipe, low carb bread recipe

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  1. cheryl hadfield says

    4th March 2020 at 10:41 pm

    I would go savoury and serve with grated cheese and chutney

    ★★★★★

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  2. Solange says

    5th March 2020 at 2:08 am

    I like it mixed into yogurts.

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  3. Michael Fisher says

    5th March 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Never have heard of Chia seeds let alone used them.

    Reply
  4. kathleen warwick says

    5th March 2020 at 5:19 pm

    I love Chia Seeds on porridge

    Reply
  5. Rena Plumridge says

    8th March 2020 at 3:43 am

    I have Chia seed every morning in my protein shake for breakfast

    Reply
  6. Heather Haigh says

    8th March 2020 at 4:54 am

    I like chia seeds in a ‘porridge’ or in chia seed crackers made in the dehydrator. But I love the sound of this bread. I make a grain-free keto bread but this recipe sounds better – I have it printed off ready to try, thank you!

    Reply
  7. Elaine Savage says

    8th March 2020 at 7:49 am

    I like Chia seeds in my homemade cereal bars

    Reply
  8. Sheena Batey says

    8th March 2020 at 12:36 pm

    On my breakfast yogurt

    Reply
  9. Carole Nott says

    8th March 2020 at 12:55 pm

    They would be perfect for bread making recipes

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Elizm says

    8th March 2020 at 12:56 pm

    I’ve never tried them before, but I would love to find out. I imagine I would start by baking into bread as I make my own, or adding to my muesli and yogurt for breakfast

    Reply
  11. Patrick Quilty says

    8th March 2020 at 1:21 pm

    i put chia seeds in smoothies

    Reply
  12. Kim M says

    8th March 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Like baking with them, lovely in carrot and apple muffins x

    Reply
  13. Hazel Rea says

    8th March 2020 at 3:53 pm

    I’ve never had Chia seeds yet. I think I would start by sprinkling them on my millet porridge.

    Reply
  14. fiona waterworth says

    8th March 2020 at 5:26 pm

    I add them to my muesli

    Reply
  15. Martina Pichova says

    8th March 2020 at 5:36 pm

    I put a small handful in my morning porridge.

    Reply
  16. Ritchie says

    8th March 2020 at 7:23 pm

    I like to make chocolate chia seed pudding.

    Reply
  17. Georgina Jacobs says

    8th March 2020 at 7:36 pm

    I use them in smoothie recipes and it would be great to try out other ways too!

    Reply
  18. Kim Neville says

    8th March 2020 at 9:14 pm

    I have in smoothies

    Reply
  19. Julie Ward says

    8th March 2020 at 11:58 pm

    Never used them so I have no idea how to use them

    Reply
  20. Helen Arlow says

    9th March 2020 at 7:41 am

    I use chia seeds a lot, either in porridge or smoothies x

    Reply
  21. Emily Hutchinson says

    9th March 2020 at 12:37 pm

    I just stir it into yoghurt but to be honest I’m not keen on the texture so the loaf might be better for me!

    Reply
  22. Dale Dow says

    9th March 2020 at 3:45 pm

    I love chai seeds in my muffins for a powerful boost!

    Reply
  23. Tina H says

    9th March 2020 at 4:05 pm

    I love chia seeds in overnight oats. Very tasty and nutritious.

    Reply
  24. Alice Gilkes says

    9th March 2020 at 7:37 pm

    I love chia seeds in bread. Definitely.

    Reply
  25. john prendergast says

    9th March 2020 at 8:06 pm

    i put chia seeds in my porridge

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  26. Sue says

    9th March 2020 at 10:18 pm

    I’m always looking for new recipes and new ingredients- never used chia seeds before, so looking forward to trying this.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  27. Amanda Baggott says

    10th March 2020 at 11:29 am

    I love them on porridge!

    Reply
  28. clair downham says

    10th March 2020 at 12:30 pm

    in granola or smoothies

    Reply
    • Amanda Statham says

      30th March 2020 at 10:19 am

      With cereal and yogurt

      Reply
  29. Lynda Graham says

    10th March 2020 at 6:36 pm

    I love Chia Seeds with fruit and yoghurt at Breakfast or stirred into yoghurt itself.
    Love how they ‘pop’ in my mouth.

    Reply
  30. david cavender says

    11th March 2020 at 12:07 am

    I love to use them in home made bread

    Reply
  31. Kristie Metcalfe says

    12th March 2020 at 12:13 pm

    I rather like Chia Seeds in my lemon muffins!

    Reply
  32. Margaret Gallagher says

    12th March 2020 at 7:59 pm

    Love as a cereal topper

    Reply
    • Natalie Burgess says

      16th March 2020 at 2:24 pm

      I love to use them in smoothies xx

      Reply
  33. Margaret Gallagher says

    15th March 2020 at 12:00 am

    Bteakfast topping love my chia seeds

    Reply
  34. claire woods says

    15th March 2020 at 10:08 am

    Sprinkled on porridge

    Reply
  35. Samantha M says

    15th March 2020 at 7:22 pm

    I love them in breakfast muffins.

    Reply
  36. Sharon Herbert says

    17th March 2020 at 7:09 pm

    I’ve not tried chia seeds before but I’m going to try your chia bread recipe

    Reply
  37. Maurice Haigh says

    18th March 2020 at 4:36 pm

    chia seed fruit bowl

    Reply
  38. sue leake says

    19th March 2020 at 4:30 pm

    with my granola

    Reply
  39. Carolyn E says

    21st March 2020 at 7:19 pm

    I like chia seeds mixed in my yoghurt or in my porridge

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  40. natalies says

    21st March 2020 at 11:30 pm

    sprinkled on porridge or bircher muesli

    Reply
  41. Victoria Prince says

    24th March 2020 at 11:13 am

    I love chia seed pudding! I was introduced to it at a hotel a couple of years ago and wow. It was amazing, and so easy to make!

    Reply
  42. Sarah Fielding says

    24th March 2020 at 2:59 pm

    I love Chia Seeds in porridge, mixed with some fruit!

    Reply
  43. Keith Hunt says

    25th March 2020 at 7:43 am

    A friend made me smoothies

    Reply
  44. michelle o'neill says

    26th March 2020 at 6:13 pm

    in my yoghurt on my fruit at breakfast

    Reply
  45. Caroline Signey says

    26th March 2020 at 6:28 pm

    In my morning smoothie

    Reply
  46. Keith Hunt says

    26th March 2020 at 11:24 pm

    Only tried in a smoothy.

    Reply
  47. Sally says

    27th March 2020 at 5:53 am

    Love these in a bowl of porridge to kick start the day x

    Reply
  48. donna jones says

    28th March 2020 at 11:02 am

    Raspberry ripple chia pudding

    Reply
  49. Lauren Old says

    28th March 2020 at 11:59 am

    Scattered over a yoghurt

    Reply
  50. James Travis says

    28th March 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Put them on my morning porridge

    Reply
  51. Sheri Darby says

    28th March 2020 at 6:59 pm

    I put them on porridge

    Reply
  52. Adele Knight says

    28th March 2020 at 10:50 pm

    In Breakfast Muffins

    Reply
  53. Caroline Cordery says

    29th March 2020 at 10:03 am

    I stir them into yogurt and leave overnight

    Reply
  54. Erica Hughes says

    29th March 2020 at 10:11 am

    In overnight oats

    Reply
  55. Avs says

    29th March 2020 at 11:15 am

    With cereal and yoghurt for breakfast

    Reply
  56. Darren McNally says

    29th March 2020 at 11:17 am

    Mixed into porridge

    Reply
  57. Alan Bevan says

    29th March 2020 at 12:36 pm

    With yoghurt

    Reply
  58. Hayley Payne says

    29th March 2020 at 1:19 pm

    I use mine in smoothies and overnight oats

    ★★★★

    Reply
  59. Paul Meulen says

    29th March 2020 at 1:51 pm

    In a smoothie with my favourite fruit

    Reply
  60. Kirsty Bowers says

    29th March 2020 at 3:29 pm

    I sprinkle them on to my fruit salad

    Reply
  61. dana says

    29th March 2020 at 4:18 pm

    I like them with porridge

    Reply
  62. shellyg says

    29th March 2020 at 4:46 pm

    I like to bake with them and add them to muffins

    Reply
  63. Ruth lee says

    29th March 2020 at 5:59 pm

    in my cereal

    Reply
  64. JAMES HOLYLAND says

    29th March 2020 at 6:43 pm

    In my muesli

    Reply
  65. Jo Nichol says

    29th March 2020 at 6:45 pm

    I like them sprinkled over my porridge

    Reply
  66. Karen R says

    29th March 2020 at 7:23 pm

    I love adding Chia seeds to my porridge xx

    Reply
  67. Astrid Charrier says

    29th March 2020 at 7:55 pm

    on breakfast cereal for me x

    Reply
  68. Jean Anderson says

    29th March 2020 at 8:21 pm

    I would use them in home made cereal bars.

    Reply
  69. Fiona jk42 says

    29th March 2020 at 11:49 pm

    I like to add chia seeds to my porridge, and I also like to use them to make chocolate pudding.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  70. Charmian Filewood says

    30th March 2020 at 12:15 am

    In muffins or maybe in my porridge

    Reply
  71. Kellie Steed says

    30th March 2020 at 2:03 am

    I love making a chia pudding for breakfast!

    Reply
  72. jacqui rushton says

    30th March 2020 at 3:10 am

    In a superfood smoothie

    Reply
  73. Gaynor Vincent says

    30th March 2020 at 6:19 am

    I love them as a treat rolled in coco powder and coconut

    Reply
  74. Laura Green says

    30th March 2020 at 6:30 am

    i use them in a superfood shake!

    Reply
  75. Deborah Clarke says

    30th March 2020 at 7:41 am

    I love chia seeds in my overnight oats. The perfect start to any day.

    Reply
  76. Amy Bondoc says

    30th March 2020 at 8:33 am

    i use them in smoothies

    Reply
  77. Hayley Lynch says

    30th March 2020 at 8:36 am

    In Muffins

    Reply
  78. Lucy Dorrington says

    30th March 2020 at 8:37 am

    I like to sprinkle chis seeds on porridge

    Reply
  79. Olga carpenter says

    30th March 2020 at 9:23 am

    Sprinkled on my porridge very tasty

    Reply
  80. Sandra Fortune says

    30th March 2020 at 10:01 am

    Never tried any but thinking of making some home made bread and we love seeded

    Reply
  81. Mrs Rachael Sexey says

    30th March 2020 at 10:56 am

    This would be delicious over porridge

    Reply
  82. Stephanie says

    30th March 2020 at 12:05 pm

    On porridge

    Reply
  83. Fiona Johnstone says

    30th March 2020 at 12:22 pm

    I add them to my yoghurt in the morning.

    Reply
  84. Stef Acaster says

    30th March 2020 at 12:36 pm

    I like to use chia seeds in overnight oats with fruit

    Reply
  85. Orange23 says

    30th March 2020 at 12:43 pm

    I like putting them on porridge as a topping with sliced banana

    Reply
  86. Jeanette Leighton says

    30th March 2020 at 12:44 pm

    I love chia seeds in porridge and honey

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  87. Kimberley ashe says

    30th March 2020 at 1:34 pm

    love to use chia seeds to create a healthier take on jam with fresh raspberries! It would go beautifully with your bread!!

    Reply
  88. Lindsey Cross says

    30th March 2020 at 2:39 pm

    I love it in yogurt with other seeds and nuts

    Reply
  89. Julie Wilson says

    30th March 2020 at 4:34 pm

    I add them to blended fruit to make a pudding.

    Reply
  90. Toni W says

    30th March 2020 at 5:02 pm

    Sprinkled on top of porridge.

    Reply
  91. Catherine Gregory says

    30th March 2020 at 5:13 pm

    I do chia seeds pudding in the fridge overnight. Great for adding to baked oats too

    Reply
  92. laura stewart says

    30th March 2020 at 6:23 pm

    fab in muffins 🙂 xx

    Reply
  93. Dan says

    30th March 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Sprinkled in overnight oats to give breakfast a bit more of a health kick!

    Reply
  94. Emma Fox says

    30th March 2020 at 8:30 pm

    I have them with my yoghurt for breakfast most mornings

    Reply
  95. Megan says

    30th March 2020 at 8:39 pm

    I like chia seeds in porridge.

    Reply
  96. Sarah-Dawn Pope says

    30th March 2020 at 8:47 pm

    Oatmeal chia seed cookies, super easy to make and the kids love them

    Reply
  97. Natasha Cross says

    30th March 2020 at 9:13 pm

    I like using chia seeds in my porridge or in flapjacks

    Reply
  98. Adrian Bold says

    30th March 2020 at 9:14 pm

    I add them to my yoghurts or porridge.

    Reply
  99. Tammy Neal says

    30th March 2020 at 10:06 pm

    In porridge x

    Reply
  100. Rebecca Roberts says

    30th March 2020 at 10:21 pm

    I Bob them in smoothies and porridge love them

    Reply
  101. Sue says

    30th March 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Sprinkled on my granola

    Reply
  102. Theresa Thomas says

    30th March 2020 at 10:38 pm

    I love Chia Seeds on porridge

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  103. Sayeed Rahman says

    30th March 2020 at 10:45 pm

    With my porridge

    Reply
  104. LORNA WIL says

    30th March 2020 at 10:45 pm

    I use it with my Breakfast cereals and prridge.

    Reply
  105. Amy Stevens says

    30th March 2020 at 11:08 pm

    I like to put them on my cereal
    Sometimes I make a chia seed pudding

    Reply
  106. Darren Bourne says

    30th March 2020 at 11:35 pm

    In bread. I love how seeds can get nutty when made into toast.

    Reply

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