Description
A delightful and nutritious alternative to traditional bread, this Healthy Flourless Lentil Bread is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, making it perfect for everyone, including those avoiding gluten.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- Optional: herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cooked lentils, water, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the lentil mixture with ground flaxseed and rolled oats until well combined. Add herbs if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store any leftover bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and add-ins for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg