Gluten-Free Lentil Cheese Bread (No Yeast, No Sugar!)

🍞 Gluten-Free Lentil Cheese Bread (No Yeast, No Sugar!)

Protein-packed, savory, and perfectly dense—ideal for sandwiches or toasting!

📝 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentil flour (or grind dried red lentils into a fine powder)

• ½ cup almond flour (or sunflower seed flour for nut-free)

• ¼ cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot starch)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan: 3 tbsp ground flax + 9 tbsp water, soaked 5 mins)

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

• ¼ cup olive oil (or melted coconut oil)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps rise)

Add-Ins:

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese)

• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or chives, chopped

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients:

• In a bowl, whisk together lentil flour, almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, and spices.

3️⃣ Combine wet ingredients:

• In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in yogurt, oil, and vinegar.

4️⃣ Fold together:

• Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.

• Fold in cheese and herbs (batter will be thick).

5️⃣ Bake:

• Transfer batter to the loaf pan, smoothing the top.

• Bake 45-50 mins until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Toasted with avocado and sea salt.

• As sandwich bread with turkey and mustard.

• Dipped in olive oil or soup.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ No lentil flour? Grind 1¼ cups dried red lentils in a blender until powdery.
✔ Extra protein: Add 2 tbsp hemp seeds to the batter.
✔ Store wrapped in foil at room temp for 3 days or freeze slices for up to 1 month.

🌱 Why You’ll Love It

• High-protein from lentils and cheese.

• Gut-friendly with no yeast or sugar.

• Naturally gluten-free and grain-free.

This bread is hearty, savory, and holds together perfectly—no crumbles! 😍

Want a vegan version or herb substitutions? Ask below! 👇