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2-Ingredient Quinoa Flax Breads {vegan, oil-free, GF}

You need to make a batch of my super-simple 2-ingredient quinoa flax breads asap! They are naturally vegan, gluten-free, oil-free and perfect for all kinds of toppings.

Easy Gluten-Free Vegan Bread

Two. Ingredient. Bread.

Toothsome, crispy-edged, tender in the middle bread.

It’s real. And it’s d#*n delicious.

It’s my 2-Ingredient Quinoa Flax Breads!

Benefits of 2-Ingredient Quinoa Flax Breads

These humble breads are:

  • Vegan (no eggs, no dairy)
  • Gluten-free
  • Oil-free
  • High in fiber
  • Low in calories (67 calories each)
  • Quick and easy to make

Perfectly Portioned in Muffin Tin

These breads are the direct product of committing to a year of posting a variety of easy vegan, gluten-free recipes made in a muffin tin. It has led to me blending, stirring and experimenting in ways I would not otherwise have done.

Baking alternative breads in a muffin tin is wonderful for short baking times and perfectly portioned servings.

My initial thought when developing this recipe was to use quinoa, flaxseed meal, walnuts, olive oil, and some everything bagel seasoning I had made, forgotten about, and then discovered again. I put the thought to the (recipe) test, and it was super-tasty, albeit a touch greasy (flax + olive oil + walnuts).

So I pared back. No olive oil. But did I need the walnuts? Or the special seasoning? What if…I only used two ingredients…

I tried it.

If I could do a back-flip, it would have happened, stove-side, after taking my first bite. This recipe is a winner, 100%!

You can top it with hummus:

Or slather with PB & J:

Indulge with your favorite chocolate spread and a few cacao nibs:

And it’s a perfect breakfast with a dollop of nondairy yogurt and  fruit:

What I’m trying to say, is that this is bread. And, as such, you can top it with all kinds of healthy, yummy toppings.

Also, I excel at pointing out the obvious. To further emphasize that point, these mini breads are also delectable all by themselves.

How to Make the Breads

I am so excited about this recipe that I have not even mentioned how it’s made. It goes like this:

Just imagine all of the fun variations with this basic recipe, from herbs, spices, seasonings, sweeteners, and more.

Feeling excited? I hope so. I certainly am.

Now go forth, bake, eat, and jump for joy!

More Easy & Delicious Vegan Flax Baked Goods:

overhead shot of 4 gluten-free vegan breads with toppings on a piece of slate

2-Ingredient Quinoa Flax Bread {vegan, gluten-free, oil-free}

Yield: 10 breads
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Super-simple and so-versatile mini breads made with 2 ingredients: quinoa and flaxseed meal! They are naturally vegan, gluten-free, oil-free and perfect for all kinds of toppings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, cooled quinoa (see how-to in the notes)
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) water (more, if needed)
  • 1/2 cup (52 g) flaxseed meal
  • (optional) 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease or spray 10 cups of a standard muffin tin.
  2. In a food processor or blender, process the quinoa and water until very well blended and almost completely smooth. Add the flaxseed meal and salt; process until completely blended (add a bit more water if mixture is too thick).
  3. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cups (about 1/3 cup each). Press down and smooth tops with moistened fingertips.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until set at the center and golden brown at edges. Let cool 10 minutes in tin, then transfer pucks to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Eat!

Notes

Storage: Store the breads in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Tip: Cooked, cooled brown rice, sorghum, or millet can be used in place of the quinoa.

How to Cook Quinoa for this Recipe: Rinse 3/4 cup quinoa (to remove naturally occurring saponins) in a fine mesh sieve. Combine the rinsed quinoa and 1.5 cups (355 mL) water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease the heat a bit to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed most, but not all of the water (about 11-13 minutes). Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cool completely.

Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1 puck
Amount Per Serving Calories 67Total Fat 2.2gSaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 81mgCarbohydrates 9.8gFiber 2.6gSugar 0gProtein 2.8g

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Abby

Sunday 19th of March 2023

Holy moly, these are super good! I made them today, doubled the batch, and I can’t wait to make them again!

Camilla

Wednesday 22nd of March 2023

I am so glad you like these, Abby! They have been on the site for a long time, so I am super-happy that you discovered them :)

Maria

Friday 30th of September 2022

Thanks for this awesome recipe! Came out great.

Tracy Lam

Monday 24th of January 2022

Hey Camilla. Would bake in a hamburger mold works? As I want a quiona hamburger bun.

Thanks

Tracy

Wednesday 26th of January 2022

@Camilla, thanks for your reply Camilla, lets get to experiment this. I will try to get hamburger silicon mold as soon I can.

Camilla

Tuesday 25th of January 2022

That could work, Tracy! It would not be like a regular “bun”, but it sounds like we are on the same page regarding bread. I think it would be very tasty!

Mariah

Saturday 20th of February 2021

Brilliant little recipe. My boyfriend and I make a double batch every week for snacking. Thank, love your site!

Cho

Sunday 17th of May 2020

Hi Camilla I'm looking forward to make this! Can I make it into a loaf or they need to go in the cupcake tin?

Debbie

Tuesday 30th of March 2021

Hi Camilla,.

I baked in a 9-inch glass pie pan for about 25 minutes. It came out great! I cut it into wedges and it is wonderful.

Camilla

Monday 18th of May 2020

Hi Cho!

This won't bake into a regular loaf, but you could spread the mixture into a square or round tin to cut into squares or wedges.

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