Honey Quinoa Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Super easy to make, this honey quinoa bread is studded and topped with quinoa flakes for a delicious boost of protein, flavor and texture. This quinoa quick bread bakes up in under an hour, and is perfect for toasting and eating with jam, so bake a loaf anytime you want homemade bread! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.

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• My Love for Quick Breads
• What are Quinoa Flakes?
• Ingredients for Quinoa Quick Bread:
• Ingredient Notes/Substitutions:
• How to Make this Easy Quinoa Bread
• Dish by Dish Tips and Tricks
• Recipes FAQs:
• Other Quick Breads You’ll Love:
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• Honey Quinoa Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

My Love for Quick Breads

If you love baking bread as much as I do, you’ll probably also enjoy making quick breads – which are basically breads that don’t require yeast for rising, but use baking powder instead for the leavening effect.

Some of my favorite quick breads include this low-carb almond flour bread, coconut flaxseed bread and coconut flour bread.

However, the most popular recipe by far on this blog is this easy honey oat bread recipe, which everyone seems to love. I wanted to replicate the honey oat bread using an alternative to oats.

While oats are naturally gluten-free, most oats are often processed in facilities that also process wheat (resulting in cross-contamination). Certified gluten-free oats are not always available in every country, and given that many Celiacs also react to oats in the same way that they react to the gluten protein, many people with Celiac disease cannot consume oats (whether they are certified gluten-free or not).

After searching for a long time, I’ve found that the best alternative to oats in a baked good (especially in terms of appearance and texture) are quinoa flakes.

What are Quinoa Flakes?

If you’ve never heard of quinoa flakes before, you’re probably not alone. I only just discovered them a while back, so this is new to me too.

Basically speaking, quinoa flakes are essentially quinoa seeds that have been rolled through a machine and flattened, in the same way that oat groats are rolled through a machine to become rolled oats.

Quinoa flakes have the same benefits as quinoa, and are gluten-free, rich in plant-based protein, and a great source of fiber.

Ingredients for Quinoa Quick Bread:

Ingredient Notes/Substitutions:

• Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: I recommend using a good quality gluten-free flour blend that is made with a mix of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, or corn starch) for a lighter texture. I do NOT recommend using flour blends that include heavier flours such as garbanzo bean flour as that will result in a denser texture.

• Xanthan Gum: It’s important that your gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan gum (which replaces the role of gluten in gluten-free flours). If your blend does not contain it, make sure to add this in.

• Quinoa Flakes: Quinoa flakes are basically quinoa seeds that have been rolled through a machine and flattened and can be purchased from the stores, although it may not be easily found everywhere. I like using it because it mimics the appearance and texture of oats.

• Coconut Yogurt: To keep this recipe dairy-free, I’ve used coconut yogurt, but you can also use other non-dairy yogurts. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use normal dairy yogurt instead.

• Egg: I haven’t tried this recipe without an egg, so I don’t know how it will turn out.

• Coconut Oil: I recommend using refined coconut oil because it has a neutral flavor (as opposed to extra virgin coconut oil that has a stronger coconut taste and smell). You can also use vegan butter if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use normal dairy butter in equal quantities.

• Honey: I use honey as a natural sweetener in this case to give the bread a slightly sweet taste. If you prefer other liquid sweeteners such as agave nectar or maple syrup that will work just as well, but do note that the taste will change accordingly.

• Water: I used water to add a bit more of moisture to the bread, but if you want to add even more flavor, feel free to use almond milk, cashew milk, or some other non-dairy milk. If you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use normal dairy-milk too.

How to Make this Easy Quinoa Bread

1. Preheat and Grease

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×4″ metal loaf pan and adjust the oven rack to the center position.

2. Whisk Dry Ingredients

Sift the gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum(if using), 1 cup quinoa flakes, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl and whisk to combine.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

Beat the egg, yogurt, melted coconut oil, water and honey together until well blended.

4. Form Batter

Slowly add the wet ingredient to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just the batter is just combined – it will be a thick batter that has to be scooped, not poured (do not overmix or the batter may become too tough).

5. Transfer Batter to Pan

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spoon the top with a spatula.

6. Sprinkle with Quinoa Flakes

Sprinkle the rest of the quinoa flakes evenly over the batter.

7. Bake Until Golden

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the quinoa bread is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

8. Cool Before Slicing

Let the quinoa bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing and then completely on a cooling rack before slicing into it.

Dish by Dish Tips and Tricks

• Do not Overmix: Make sure you only mix the batter until just combined. If you mix it too much, it may result in a dense texture.

Recipes FAQs:

Other Quick Breads You’ll Love:

• Easy Honey Oat Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Low Carb Almond Flour Bread (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
• Low Carb Coconut Flour Bread (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
• Coconut Flaxseed Bread (Gluten-Free Dairy-Free)
• Gluten-Free Naan Bread (No-Yeast, Dairy-Free)
• Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

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