WholeWheat Chia Seed Bread

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup chia seeds

2.5 cups whole wheat flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup applesauce cups milk (dairy, oat, almond—your choice!)

Preheat oven to 350F and line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper. Separate out 1 cup milk and combine with chia seeds. Stir well and allow to sit for 30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt before combining with applesauce, honey, and the remaining milk. Add the thickened chia seeds and stir until the dough is thick and sticky. Transfer the dough to the bread pan and smooth evenly. Bake for approximately 75 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing. Serve with nut butter, jam, or honey.