Sunflower Polenta Bread
Recipe
- Category
- Main Meals, Side, Snacks
Description
A great gluten free bread recipe made from ground dried maize. A rich source of B vitamins so beneficial for nervous system support and could also support eye health. A great alternative to bread and is delicious served with soup, salad, nut butter or hummus. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 4/6
Ingredients
- 100g polenta flour/cornmeal
- 100g sunflower seeds
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 9 tbsp. coconut oil
- I egg, beaten
- 175ml milk (full fat, almond milk)
- 1 tsp. chilli flake
- tbsp. sunflower seeds for topping
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180˚C/360˚F/Gas Mark 4.
- Line a small baking tray with baking parchment.
- Use a process or blender to grind the sunflower seeds.
- Combine the ground seeds, polenta, chia seeds, baking powder and chilli flakes in a bowl.
- Melt the coconut oil in a pan and then mix with the beaten egg and milk.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and combine.
- Pour the mixture into the baking tray and sprinkle with seeds and cook for 15 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Serve with soup, salad or dips as a healthy alternative to bread.
Enjoy!
