High Protein Ancient Grain Bread

Discover the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor with this High Protein Ancient Grain Bread, a wholesome homemade loaf packed with quinoa, amaranth, millet, and chickpea flours. This recipe combines the earthy goodness of ancient grains with the added boost of vital wheat gluten and crunchy seeds like pumpkin and sunflower, making it a protein-rich option for bread lovers seeking a healthy alternative. Lightly sweetened with honey and elevated by olive oil, this hearty bread is perfect for sandwiches, avocado toast, or simply served warm with butter. With its chewy texture, nutty aroma, and nutrient-dense profile, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to embrace whole-food ingredients while enjoying the comfort of freshly baked bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa flour
• 1 cup amaranth flour
• 0.5 cup millet flour
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 0.5 cup vital wheat gluten
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and honey. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

In another bowl, mix together the quinoa flour, amaranth flour, millet flour, chickpea flour, and vital wheat gluten. Add the salt and give it a good stir.

Step 3

Add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture, along with the olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Gently knead in the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 8

Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Transfer it to a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 9

Cover with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes, or until it rises just above the edge of the pan.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and is golden brown on top.

Step 11

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1221.3 grams (1221.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3692

Total Fat 147.90g	190%
Saturated Fat 21.70g	109%
Polyunsaturated Fat 42.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2509mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 408.60g	149%
Dietary Fiber 59.60g	213%
Total Sugars 52.80g
Protein 205.10g	410%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 605mg	47%
Iron 42mg	232%
Potassium 4226mg	90%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 43.2%