The Easiest 5-Ingredient Healthy Oat Bread Recipe (No Flour Required!)

Looking for a nutritious, protein-packed bread that takes just minutes to prep? This simple oat bread recipe delivers incredible flavor and nutrition with only five wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or anyone following a gluten-free lifestyle!

This isn’t your typical bread recipe. Made entirely from rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and a handful of other natural ingredients, this bread is naturally gluten-free, high in protein, and free from refined flour. The result? A dense, satisfying loaf that's perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.

What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible versatility. The neutral flavor profile means it works beautifully for both sweet and savory applications. Toast it for breakfast with almond butter and banana slices, as a base for avocado toast, or go a little decadent with a schmear of Nutella. It would also be delicious (and more fiberlicious*) served with a simple chia seed jam.

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Oat Bread

This isn‘t your typical bread recipe. Made entirely from ingredients that may be in your pantry right now: rolled oats, Greek yogurt, seeds, and a handful of other staple ingredients, this bread is naturally gluten-free and high in protein.

The result? With nearly 11 grams of protein per slice, this bread actually contributes to your daily nutrition goals rather than just filling you up with empty calories.

Nutritional Powerhouse Ingredients

Rolled Oats: The star of our recipe! Oats are packed with beta-glucan fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and keeps you feeling full longer. Beta-glucans are also a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria, supporting digestive health, and maintaining healthy blood glucose levels. Oats are also rich in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. For more on prebiotics, check out our episode Supplements 101: Prebiotics.

Greek Yogurt: This protein champion adds incredible moisture while boosting the bread’s nutritional profile. Greek yogurt provides probiotics for gut health and delivers up to 10 g of protein per serving. Learn more about probiotics in our episode Probiotics: the Gut Bugs We Love

Mixed Seeds: Whether you choose sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, chia, or a mix, these little powerhouses add healthy fats, vitamin E, and essential minerals like zinc and magnesium. We talked about the benefits of magnesium in our podcast (of course we did).

Honey: Rich in antioxidants and trace minerals, honey is also a prebiotic. Drizzle a little extra on each slice for extra sweetness.

Simple 5-Ingredient Oat Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 300g rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate)
• 30g mixed raw seeds
• 500g low-fat or non-fat Greek-style yogurt*
• 1 generous TBSP honey

Instructions:

1. Prep your kitchen: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a loaf pan with oil and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and baking soda. Reserve 1 tablespoon of seeds for topping, then mix the remaining seeds into the oat mixture.
3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in Greek yogurt and honey until everything is well combined. The mixture will be thicker than traditional bread batter.
4. Let it rest: Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes while your oven finishes preheating. This resting time lets the oats absorb moisture and creates better texture.
5. Bake to perfection: Pour batter into your prepared loaf pan and sprinkle reserved seeds on top. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Benefits at a Glance

This healthy oat bread delivers impressive nutrition per slice:

• High in protein from Greek yogurt
• Rich in fiber from oats and seeds
• Heart-healthy beta-glucan fiber from oats
• Gluten-free naturally (as long as you’re using gluten-free oats!)
• No refined sugar sweetened only with honey
• Probiotic benefits from yogurt and prebiotics in oats and honey

Serving Suggestions & Storage Tips

Enjoy this versatile bread with butter, your favorite nut or seed spread, or a drizzle of your favorite local honey. Store in an air tight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator or freeze slices for up to 3 months. Reheat slices on a baking sheet in the oven or toaster oven (it’s too crumbly for a toaster). It may even reheat nicely in an air fryer!

Perfect for Special Diets

This oat bread recipe works beautifully for:

• Gluten-free diets (ensure oats are certified gluten-free)
• High-protein lifestyles
• Vegetarians*
• Those reducing refined flour intake
• Meal prep enthusiasts

*Notes:

• Yes, I know that “fiberlicious” is not a word, but it really should be.
• This oat bread recipe has been adapted from Jolene Cox’s recipe (Find her @oneyummymummy1 on Instagram)
• Try a blend of your favorite seeds, like chia, sunflower, hemp, and pumpkin. You could add whole flaxseeds to sprinkle on top, but remember, the full benefits aren’t available unless they are ground. Re-listen to our episode on flax and chia seeds. Ground flaxseeds will also absorb more moisture and act as a binder. That might actually help keep the bread from crumbling! If you try adding them, let me know how the recipe turns out.
• I experimented making a vegan version using dairy-free coconut milk yogurt and the bread wasn’t as firm as regular dairy. It was tasty, but more like baked oatmeal. Maybe I need to add some ground flax!
• There doesn’t seem to be a difference using whole fat vs. low-fat vs. non-fat Greek yogurts, at least taste-wise. Non-fat Greek yogurt has a wee bit more protein than full fat.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. This 5-ingredient oat bread proves that healthy eating doesn‘t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With just a few pantry staples and 45 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a nutritious, delicious bread that keeps you energized throughout the day..

What truly sets this recipe apart is its foolproof nature. Unlike traditional bread recipes that can be finicky about temperature, humidity, or timing, this oat bread is incredibly forgiving. The Greek yogurt provides natural moisture that keeps the bread tender for days, while the oats create a hearty texture that‘s both satisfying and nutritious. It’s the kind of recipe that builds confidence in the kitchen and delivers consistent results every single time.

Ready to transform your breakfast routine? Give this easy oat bread recipe a try and discover how simple healthy baking can be!

(Approximate) Nutrition per slice (10 slices per loaf):

• 170 calories
• 10.9g protein
• 3.4g fiber

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