Easy Honey Oat Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option) Recipe
This Easy Honey Oat Bread is a wholesome and delicious gluten-free loaf that can also be made dairy-free by substituting dairy-free Greek yogurt. Featuring a moist and tender crumb with a subtle natural sweetness from honey and a delightful oat topping, this bread is perfect for breakfast or snacking. It’s simple to make with common ingredients, and the use of gluten-free flours ensures a light and fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
- 3/4 teaspoons xanthan gum (omit if GF flour blend already includes it)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons old fashioned gluten-free rolled oats, separated
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free Greek yogurt for dairy-free option)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon honey, separated
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Line: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position to ensure even baking.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum if needed. Whisk thoroughly to combine all dry ingredients evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Oats: In a medium bowl, beat the egg, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 cup of rolled oats until well blended. Then stir in the unsweetened almond milk until fully combined.
- Combine to Form Dough: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix to avoid a tough texture. The dough should resemble a thick, wet cake batter.
- Transfer to Pan and Top with Oats: Pour the batter-like dough into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oats evenly over the top for a decorative and crunchy finish.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the bread in the center of the oven for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The bread is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let Cool Completely Before Brushing with Honey: Remove the bread from the pan and place on a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before brushing the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Flour: Use a light gluten-free flour blend made with rice flour, corn starch, potato starch, or tapioca starch for a light, fluffy bread. Avoid heavier flours like garbanzo bean flour that create a dense loaf.
- Xanthan Gum: This acts as a gluten substitute to help bind ingredients. If your GF flour blend already contains xanthan gum, you may omit it.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free Greek yogurt to make this recipe suitable for a dairy-free diet.
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