Got a sweet tooth? Turmeric-Oat Flour Bread With Chocolate Chips makes a spicy-sweet gluten-free breakfast, and it’s soon to be your new favorite flavor combination!
When the cold snaps begin to hit, like clockwork, I start craving a sweet little something in the morning. Dense, sweet slices of spiced bread are a staple at my house in autumn and winter, and it seems I get ideas for new bread ingredients once a week throughout the cold season. I had a guest this month who had gluten and dairy allergies, so I pulled out all the stops to make this loaf something she could eat. That’s how I ended up with this turmeric oat flour bread—and my sweet tooth is responsible for the chocolate chips.
The results of this experiment were so good, I wanted to share the recipe. This sunny little loaf of sweet and spicy goodness is everything that you could want in one bite. The maple syrup sets a subtle sweet tone, and the rich bursts of chocolate chips deepen the flavor profile. The turmeric adds a slight spice without overpowering the bread and tints the whole loaf a beautiful warm shade of orange. If you’re having dessert for breakfast, you may as well put some chocolate in it, right?
Is Turmeric-Oat Flour Bread With Chocolate Chips Healthy?
Surprisingly, yes! This bread doesn’t contain any added oils or butter, so it’s low in fat and calories. The oats and oat flour add fiber, and the eggs add protein with good fats. There’s just enough chocolate chips in this recipe to add a pop of chocolate flavor without filling the loaf with too much sugar. The applesauce and maple syrup are mostly responsible for the bread’s sweetness. Turmeric is well-known as a powerful anti-inflammatory spice. Overall, the recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free.
Make It Your Own!
While I personally love the flavor combinations in this recipe, you can easily add different ingredients for a variety of textures and flavors. For example, you can add small or chopped-up dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, apricots, or strawberries. If you want to increase the protein in your bread, add some chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds.
How To Make Ahead And Store
Leftover bread will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, tightly wrapped in plastic. You can freeze this bread in whole loaves or slices by wrapping each piece in plastic, then in foil, and placing in a freezer-safe container or vacuum-sealed bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge, and I suggest using an air fryer to warm it up a bit before eating.
Serving Suggestions
You can eat a slice of this beautiful bread cold, at room temperature, or even warmed up with a smear of butter. It also makes a beautiful dessert with fresh fruit, a fruity glaze, or melted chocolate on top. As dessert, serve it after a nice Roasted Pork Tenderloin dinner. For breakfast, have a slice alongside a hot Pumpkin Spice Latte.
If you’re interested in more dessert recipes that include different types of warm spices, try out a few of these recipes: Gluten-Free Oatmeal-Carrot Muffins With Garam Masala, Five-Spice Eggless Vegan Zucchini Bread, and Healthy No-Bake Cookies With Coconut Oil, Coconut, And Turmeric.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free oat flour
- 1 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free mini chocolate chips plus additional for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray an 8-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, almond milk, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla.
- Add the oat mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle more chocolate chips on top (optional).
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Let cool in the pan completely. When cooled, remove loaf from pan and slice to serve.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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