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3-Ingredient Almond Flour-Oat Focaccia {vegan, oil-free, gluten-free}

Fast, fresh and healthy almond flour oat focaccia made with 3 ingredients! It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and yeast-free.

stack of almond flour oat focaccia slices

Healthy 3-Ingredient Focaccia

Soup season is finally here! Even though I spend much of my day crafting and testing recipes, I love the simplicity of slow-simmering soups that need minimal prep and attention. It makes meals so simple and satisfying (three cheers for cozy!), and leftovers for lunch the next day are the best.

But this post is not about soup. It’s about what I must have with my soup: homemade bread!

Bread for dunking, mopping up the bowl, or gnoshing alongside (and, or before I sit down to dinner). The best option is a soup-worthy bread that also happens to be (very) easy-to-make (minimal ingredients, steps, and time), delicious, and healthy. That’s not too much to ask, right?

Not at all! For example, my 3-Ingredient Almond Flour & Oat Focaccia.

slab of almond flour and oat focaccia

Recipe Benefits

This super-bread is:

  • Vegan (egg-free, dairy-free)
  • Gluten-free
  • Oil-Free
  • Yeast-free
  • No added sugar
  • Quick and easy to make
  • Made in 1 bowl (no machines)

Ingredients

The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post.

You will also need some ordinary water (to mix the dough). I like to add salt, too, but it is optional/ adjustable according to your preferences and needs.

How to Make the Almond Oat Focaccia

Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.

To make the dough, combine the oats and water in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand for 10 to 15 minutes (while the oven preheats), then give it a vigorous stir for about 30 to 60 seconds to break down the oats. 

Stir in the almond flour (or almond meal), baking powder, and optional fine sea sal The result is a thick, moist dough.

bowl of almond flour oat foccacia dough

Plunk the dough into the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using your fingertips, press the dough into an even rectangle that measures about 10 inches (25 cm) by 8 inches (20 cm).

Dimple the dough with your fingertips, being careful not to make the dough too thin in any areas.

almond flour oat foccacia dough

Slide the dough into a preheated 375F oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until very light golden brown at the edges and the surface appears dry.

Using the parchment paper, lift the bread off of the baking sheet, and then slide off of the parchment paper onto a cooling rack (the bottom can become slightly moist if cooled on the paper). 

almond flour oat foccacia , fresh out of the oven

Hello, soup-worthy bread.

The bread has a nutty flavor that goes with everything. You will enjoy it with jam and other sweet toppings as much as soups and other savory options. I like it best warm, but I can attest that it is great cold (grabbed from the refrigerator), too.

Hand holding a slice of almond flour oat foccacia

Add any kind of toppings you like, such as chopped herbs (rosemary is always a winner), coarse salt, a mix of seeds, or a drizzle of olive oil.

The focaccia is great as a pizza crust, too! Just be sure to bake it for 10 to 12 minutes before adding the toppings.

Happy baking!

3 Ingredient Almond Flour-Oat Focaccia

3 Ingredient Almond Flour-Oat Focaccia

Yield: 1 10x8-inch focaccia (12 servings)

Fast, fresh and healthy flatbread made with 3 ingredients (plus water and optional salt)! It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and yeast-free.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats (certified GF, as needed)
  • 1 cup (250mL) water
  • 2 cups (224 g) almond flour or almond meal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional, or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats and water. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes to soften. Vigorously stir for 30 to 60 seconds to break down the oats. Add the almond flour, baking powder, and (optional) salt, stirring to combine.
  3. Transfer dough to center of prepared baking sheet. Using fingertips, press into an even 10 x 8-inch (25 x 20 cm) rectangle. Dimple the surface of dough (slightly) with fingertips.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes until light golden brown at edges, the center is set, and the surface appears dry.
  5. Using the parchment paper, lift the bread off of the baking sheet, and then slide off of the parchment paper onto a cooling rack. Serve warm or cool completely.

Notes

Storage: Store the completely cooled bread in an airtight container at (cool) room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Variations: Top with fresh chopped or dried herbs, seeds, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Pizza Crust: Use the focaccia as a pizza crust! Bake for 10 to 12 minutes before adding desired toppings

Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1/12 of loaf
Amount Per Serving Calories 132Total Fat 9.8gSaturated Fat 0.7gCholesterol 0mgSodium 129.7mgCarbohydrates 8.7gFiber 2.7gSugar 0.8gProtein 4.8g

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Aly

Monday 20th of November 2023

Thank you for this recipe -- we love this bread. I have made it as written, with vegan cheezy sauce in place of water, and with dried herbs. For my next experiment, I will try it as a cracker like Penny suggested. My question is: do you think it's possible to add a cup of oat flour to replace one of the two cups of almond flour? I'm just trying to reduce fat and add more oatmeal (since this is one of the only ways I love it)....

Camilla

Friday 1st of December 2023

Hi Aly, that is wonderful. I love the sound of your different variations of this recipe. I think that could work with more oat flour. That is the one cup extra oat flour to replace one cup of the almond flour. It will definitely be drier and perhaps a bit crunchier since the almonds contribute moisture and fat due to their oil and water content. but that could be a very yummy variation! I would love to know if you try it, and what the results are.

Barb

Thursday 6th of October 2022

We love this recipe in our home!! So delicious, versatile, and easy to make! Thank you!

Camilla

Friday 7th of October 2022

oh that's great, Barb! So happy it is a family success. Also: love your email handle :) (two of my favorite things)

Lynn

Sunday 17th of October 2021

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing! I am so happy to find a recipe to replace bread. I only made a half recipe since it called for almond flour (not a lot of success w/it) and that was a mistake! Texture is perfect, the taste ... well it's almost gone because I had it with a bowl of chili, so that sums it up. So simple to make too. Thank you so much, this will be a staple from now on.

Camilla

Thursday 28th of October 2021

Oh wow, Lynn! Thank you so much! I am so happy that you love it. Hooray for easy, healthy bread!

Deirdre

Wednesday 11th of August 2021

Hi, This is a very good basic recipe for anyone thinkginof trying it. I have also used it for a pizza crust with great results.

Emily

Saturday 3rd of July 2021

This looks great!! Do you think it would work with quick oats? I am trying to purge our pantry and I am out of old fashioned oats but have quick oats.

Camilla

Monday 12th of July 2021

Hi Emily! Yes, you can definitely use quick-cooking oats (same amount) in place of the old-fashioned oats :)

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