There’s nothing like a cup of coffee and a slice of freshly-baked bread slathered in salty nut butter after a morning workout. In fact, there’s nothing like a warm slice of bread at any time of day. If you’re gluten or yeast-free, want more a nutritious option or just don’t have the time to bake, however, have a go at baking quinoa bread. 

This recipe is a bingo of nutritional superheroes. Quinoa is a gluten-free pseudo-grain that’s unique in being one of the only plants to contain every essential amino acid (protein). It also contains quercetin, a flavonoid high in inflammation-busting, cancer-averting antioxidants. Oats are full of fibre and slow-release energy, while sunflower seeds are rich in B and E vitamins, as well as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium. Best of all, this loaf takes about five minutes to prep and an hour to cook before it’s time to dig in. For more plant-based, gut-loving loaves, check out Roz Purcell’s brilliant bready recipes.