Sunflower Seed and Chia Focaccia (Grain-free, Nut-free)
A hearty, flavorful focaccia made entirely without grains or nuts! Ground sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and simple pantry ingredients come together to create a moist, herby flatbread perfect for dipping, sandwiches, or snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cage-free, organic eggs*
- 1 tbsp unfiltered raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (can use avocado oil or melted butter if you can tolerate dairy)
- 2 cups sunflower seed meal/flour (your favorite nut or seed meal can be substituted)
- 1/4 cup ground chia seed meal (can substitute flaxseed meal or more seed/nut flour)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Optional Add-ins/Topping Ideas
- fresh or dried rosemary, chopped
- caramelized onions
- sprinkle of coarse sea salt
- ground cinnamon
- chopped dried fruits (cranberries, apricots, etc)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs well with vinegar. Add butter or coconut oil and whisk together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine sunflower seed meal/ flour, chia seed meal, salt and baking soda. whisk until well combined.
- Add flour mixture to egg mixture and mix until smooth (the batter will be really thick).
- Spread/press into a prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown or toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes. Cut into 9 squares.