Spinach Bread

[GeoffersTaylor]

Chia seeds are something I haven't used before...are they very small? Do they feel 'gritty' in mouth. What I was thinking is that I have flour mill ...and wondering if there is any need/benefit to blast some through to make the seeds into more of 'flour' form??

They are tiny little seeds. I don't notice them in the finished recipe.

 

[britishpub]

Chia seeds can be purchased ready milled, which gives a different (nicer) texture to some recipes.

 

[Finsky]

Thank you for both of you for the replies!

Looks like I'll be doing some 'googling' for chia seeds and the flour...to decide which I'll be trialling first. It is good base recipe to throw in almost anything and everything...though CHEEEEEEEESE do sound the best ingredient...

 

[Wayne36]

I've been experimenting and I though I'd share the results ...
I've taken the recipe "Spinach Surrender" as a base and tried to make a bread replacement from it. Original recipe at http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recipes/spinach-surrender.html

I've basically tried to increase the quantities and add some bulk fibre. I've also removed the ham but you don't have to.

My version ...
8 eggs
150g grated cheddar,
150g spinach (blitzed in a food processor)
2 chia seed "shots" (about 15g)
2 tsp phyllium husks.

Mix it all together and pour into a loaf tin. Top with a layer of grated parmesan for a crust.

Bake for 40 minutes at 160C

2 slices = 1 serving. Myfitnesspal calculates the nutrition as 229 calories, 16g protein, 17g fat, 2g carbs.

What comes out is heavy and solid. I've cut a couple of slices to play with. One I tried to fry in butter and I'm happy to say that it took on a proper golden crust. The other slice I popped under the grill with some cheese and that also worked fine. And it tastes great. Here are a couple of pics...View attachment 15813 View attachment 15814

That looks really nice, will give it a try, i also found a recipe for no carb/low carb pizza so that's on the menu

 

[Wayne36]

I've been experimenting and I though I'd share the results ...
I've taken the recipe "Spinach Surrender" as a base and tried to make a bread replacement from it. Original recipe at http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recipes/spinach-surrender.html

I've basically tried to increase the quantities and add some bulk fibre. I've also removed the ham but you don't have to.

My version ...
8 eggs
150g grated cheddar,
150g spinach (blitzed in a food processor)
2 chia seed "shots" (about 15g)
2 tsp phyllium husks.

Mix it all together and pour into a loaf tin. Top with a layer of grated parmesan for a crust.

Bake for 40 minutes at 160C

2 slices = 1 serving. Myfitnesspal calculates the nutrition as 229 calories, 16g protein, 17g fat, 2g carbs.

What comes out is heavy and solid. I've cut a couple of slices to play with. One I tried to fry in butter and I'm happy to say that it took on a proper golden crust. The other slice I popped under the grill with some cheese and that also worked fine. And it tastes great. Here are a couple of pics...View attachment 15813 View attachment 15814

Hi i'm making this today but couldn't get chia seeds or phyllium husks, would pumpkin seeds be a good substitute?

 

[debrasue]

I've been experimenting and I though I'd share the results ...
I've taken the recipe "Spinach Surrender" as a base and tried to make a bread replacement from it. Original recipe at http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recipes/spinach-surrender.html

I've basically tried to increase the quantities and add some bulk fibre. I've also removed the ham but you don't have to.

My version ...
8 eggs
150g grated cheddar,
150g spinach (blitzed in a food processor)
2 chia seed "shots" (about 15g)
2 tsp phyllium husks.

Mix it all together and pour into a loaf tin. Top with a layer of grated parmesan for a crust.

Bake for 40 minutes at 160C

2 slices = 1 serving. Myfitnesspal calculates the nutrition as 229 calories, 16g protein, 17g fat, 2g carbs.

What comes out is heavy and solid. I've cut a couple of slices to play with. One I tried to fry in butter and I'm happy to say that it took on a proper golden crust. The other slice I popped under the grill with some cheese and that also worked fine. And it tastes great. Here are a couple of pics...View attachment 15813 View attachment 15814

(chuckling lustfully)...That looks SCRUMMY! I'm definitely giving that a whirl...

 

[Russetfox]

Have got my first loaf in the oven and it smells yummy Thank you Geoff

 

[John_boy27]

I've been experimenting and I though I'd share the results ...
I've taken the recipe "Spinach Surrender" as a base and tried to make a bread replacement from it. Original recipe at http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recipes/spinach-surrender.html

I've basically tried to increase the quantities and add some bulk fibre. I've also removed the ham but you don't have to.

My version ...
8 eggs
150g grated cheddar,
150g spinach (blitzed in a food processor)
2 chia seed "shots" (about 15g)
2 tsp phyllium husks.

Mix it all together and pour into a loaf tin. Top with a layer of grated parmesan for a crust.

Bake for 40 minutes at 160C

2 slices = 1 serving. Myfitnesspal calculates the nutrition as 229 calories, 16g protein, 17g fat, 2g carbs.

What comes out is heavy and solid. I've cut a couple of slices to play with. One I tried to fry in butter and I'm happy to say that it took on a proper golden crust. The other slice I popped under the grill with some cheese and that also worked fine. And it tastes great. Here are a couple of pics...View attachment 15813 View attachment 15814

Have to get my Wife to try that Mate,, Thank you.

 

[Granny_grump_]

I've been experimenting and I though I'd share the results ...
I've taken the recipe "Spinach Surrender" as a base and tried to make a bread replacement from it. Original recipe at http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recipes/spinach-surrender.html

I've basically tried to increase the quantities and add some bulk fibre. I've also removed the ham but you don't have to.

My version ...
8 eggs
150g grated cheddar,
150g spinach (blitzed in a food processor)
2 chia seed "shots" (about 15g)
2 tsp phyllium husks.

Mix it all together and pour into a loaf tin. Top with a layer of grated parmesan for a crust.

Bake for 40 minutes at 160C

2 slices = 1 serving. Myfitnesspal calculates the nutrition as 229 calories, 16g protein, 17g fat, 2g carbs.

What comes out is heavy and solid. I've cut a couple of slices to play with. One I tried to fry in butter and I'm happy to say that it took on a proper golden crust. The other slice I popped under the grill with some cheese and that also worked fine. And it tastes great. Here are a couple of pics...View attachment 15813 View attachment 15814

That looks ok Geoffers might give it a go, Thanks
K