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Spelt Flour Recipes

Published October 14, 2022

By Alexandra Daum

A lower in gluten ancient grain, spelt is a wonder to bake with and can be easier to digest. This is an ever-growing collection of dozens of spelt flour recipes.

Loaf of bread sliced in half, front view, to show crumb.

Spelt is a lower-gluten ancient grain, and makes a delicious flour that can be used in any kind of baking. It’s easier for some people to digest than modern wheat flour but isn’t gluten-free, so no extra starches or binding agents are needed.

Almost all of the baking recipes on Occasionally Eggs, unless gluten-free, are made with spelt flour. It’s used similarly to wheat flour but with some important differences, so I recommend using spelt-specific recipes.

Treat spelt like any other flour. Refrigerate it if keeping for longer than about three months or keep it in a cool place otherwise, to prevent it from going rancid too soon. This is especially true for whole grain spelt flour.

Keep scrolling to find 80 – and counting! – spelt flour recipes. This is being added to constantly as we share more recipes.

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Cookies and Bars

Pancakes and Waffles

Biscuits and Scones

Muffins

Lemon Cranberry Muffins

Easy vegan lemon cranberry muffins made with olive oil and yogurt. These lightly sweetened muffins are a seasonal classic for good reason.

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Close up of a stack of three muffins.

Banana Blueberry Muffins

These banana blueberry muffins are whole grain, vegan, and packed with berries. Great for a quick breakfast and naturally sweetened, too.

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One muffin with paper removed, more stacked in background, with berries around.

Zucchini Cornbread Muffins

This easy zucchini cornbread is dairy free, lightly sweet, and makes a great summer side dish. Made with whole grain spelt flour and maple syrup.

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Halved muffin on a green plate with flowers and another muffin.

Vegan Raspberry Yogurt Muffins

Simple whole grain vegan raspberry yogurt muffins, made with whole grain spelt flour. Naturally sweetened with banana and coconut sugar.

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Several muffins with raspberries and pink bachelor's buttons around.

Chocolate Beet Muffins

Lightly sweet vegan chocolate beet muffins with plenty of dark chocolate flavour. Even if you’re not a fan of beets, you’ll probably like these dark chocolate muffins, made with whole grain flour.

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A chocolate muffin with a bite taken out on the muffin liner.

Blueberry Almond Muffins

Vegan blueberry almond muffins made with whole wheat spelt flour, shredded coconut, and banana as a healthier version of the classic. These light little muffins are just sweet enough, with a nice texture from the almond and coconut.

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Blueberry muffins on a metal cooling rack in front of a dark background.

Rhubarb Banana Muffins

Vegan rhubarb banana muffins are a spring treat, even if the combination seems strange. Sweet bananas balance out the tart rhubarb in these healthy little muffins.

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Rhubarb bananas on a cooling rack, top down view.

Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

Healthier chocolate raspberry muffins, made with whole grain spelt flour, cocoa, and olive oil. Raspberries throughout add pops of sweetness.

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Chocolate raspberry muffin, close up in a paper liner, with a bite taken out to show interior texture.

Vegan Carrot Muffins

Fruit-sweetened, whole grain, and vegan carrot muffins with chia and sunflower seeds for an energy packed and healthy morning glory inspired breakfast.

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A carrot muffin close up, halved to show interior texture.

Orange Cornmeal Muffins

Vegan and sugar free corn muffins with lots of orange flavour. Whole grain, made with spelt flour, and sweetened with dates.

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A muffin topped with an orange slice, halved, on a plate.

Vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins with Streusel Topping

Vegan banana chocolate chunk muffins, made with whole grain flour and rolled oats, are a good healthier snack for any time of day.

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Close up of two muffins, stacked, with a bite taken out of the top muffin.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

These lightly sweet, whole grain, vegan pumpkin muffins are a snack staple when pumpkin is in season. Think of it as a banana replacement!

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Several pumpkin muffins on a plate.

Vegan Apple Muffins

Easy vegan apple muffins made with unsweetened applesauce, whole grain flour, and a little coconut sugar. These make a great healthier snack.

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Several muffins piled in a shallow bowl with a cinnamon stick.

Quick Breads

Spelt Banana Bread

Vegan spelt banana bread, made with whole grain spelt flour, ripe bananas, and flexible add-ins so you can make it how you like most.

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Flour slices of chocolate chip banana bread.

Chocolate Chip Coconut Banana Bread

This healthier vegan coconut banana bread is rounded out with dark chocolate chips and nutty spelt flour. The bread is sugar free, sweetened just with banana and dates, making it totally appropriate for breakfast or as a wholesome snack.

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Front view of sliced banana bread.

Carrot Bread

Fruit-sweetened vegan carrot bread made with dates, banana, and ginger makes for a healthier breakfast or snack. Made with spelt flour.

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Carrot bread with two slices cut, on parchment paper.

Tahini Banana Bread

Vegan tahini banana bread with dates and seeds. This healthier, slightly grown up olive oil banana bread is packed with good stuff like whole wheat spelt flour and has a phenomenal texture.

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Woman's hands taking a slice of banana bread from the loaf.

Pain d’épices

Pain d'épices is essentially French gingerbread, a sweet quickbread with spices and honey. A traditional recipe for Christmas time, this recipe is dairy free, egg free, and features traditional rye flour.

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Pain d'épices with two slices cut, close up.

Sweet Potato Flatbread

Sweet potato flatbread, the easiest homemade bread – less than half an hour from start to finish. This is a great way to get some extra veggies in.

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Top down view of a stack of flatbreads.

Triple Coconut Bread

Vegan coconut bread made with shredded coconut, coconut oil, and coconut milk. This is a lighter twist on the Caribbean classic quick bread, sweetened with honey.

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A loaf of coconut bread on a tile surface, top down view, with two slices cut.

Spelt Tortillas

These easy, healthier spelt tortillas are so easy to make, without any resting time and only five ingredients, that you might stop buying them altogether.

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A stack of tortillas on a plate, with one rolled.

Bread Recipes

Spelt Flour Buns

Spelt flour buns are light, with a thin crisp crust, just right for a sandwich or with soup. An easier version of German breakfast buns.

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A pile of golden buns, close up.

Honey Oat Bread

Honey oat bread made with spelt flour and rolled oats. This simple loaf can be made year round, and easily made vegan with maple syrup.

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Oat bread with several slices cut, top down view.

Sourdough Rye Bread

Sourdough rye bread, following a no-knead method, made with a base of rye and spelt flour. An easy low-hydration loaf with a great crumb.

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Several halved slices of sourdough bread, one with butter.

Spelt Sourdough Bread

100% spelt sourdough bread, made with only spelt flour. This lower hydration bread is easy to make, even for sourdough beginners.

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Woman holding a loaf of bread in front of her.

Easy Overnight Dark Rye Bread

This overnight rye bread is an easier version of a northern European classic, made with whole grain spelt and rye flour, cocoa, and oats. This dense bread is not at all dry and makes a nice alternative to light loaves, with a stronger flavour and slightly chewy texture.

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Two slices of dark rye bread with oats cut from a loaf.

Simple Spelt Bread Recipe

An easy spelt bread recipe, made with 100% whole grain spelt flour, for the perfect sandwich bread. You’re just over two hours away from homemade bread, and about 10 minutes of active kitchen time.

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Slices of bread, top down view, on parchment paper.

Spelt Pretzels

Spelt pretzels, made with 100% spelt flour, are surprisingly easy to make at home. With a very short single rise, these are ready in no time.

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Baked pretzels on a natural linen cloth.

Spelt Saffron Buns

Vegan saffron buns for St. Lucia Day, or any time of year. These are made with spelt flour and coconut oil, sweetened with maple syrup.

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Saffron buns in an old kitchen scale.

Saffron Bread Wreath

A festive classic, this beautiful saffron bread is dairy and egg-free. Saffron adds a beautiful golden colour and richness to this sweet loaf.

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Braided saffron bread in a wreath shape, filled with chocolate and dates.

Spelt Sourdough Pizza Dough

A simple sourdough pizza dough made with 100% spelt flour, for an ultra flavourful crust featuring ancient grains.

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Vegetable topped pizza cut into triangles, side view.

Easy No-Knead Honey and Oat Sourdough

An easy honey and oat sourdough bread, baked in a loaf tin and made with spelt flour, makes for a flavourful, healthier loaf and is easy enough for beginners.

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A loaf of bread with two slices cut and a knife alongside.

Vegan Spelt Naan

Vegan naan made with spelt flour and just a handful of other ingredients. Naan is really easy even if you're not used to making bread, and a delicious addition to just about any meal.

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A stack of naan with parsley on top.

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Easy vegan cinnamon rolls with just 8 ingredients and an optional overnight method. Made with a base of spelt flour and with a coconut sugar and coconut oil filling, but with plenty of substitution options!

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Cinnamon rolls, close up, one with icing.

Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

These vegan pumpkin cinnamon rolls are a perfect autumn dessert, made with less sugar but still plenty of pumpkin spice flavour.

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Close up of pumpkin cinnamon rolls with frosting.

No Knead Overnight Rolls

No knead overnight rolls, made with spelt flour, two ways here. These low effort buns are mixed in the evening, left to ferment overnight, and baked the next day, either in a Dutch oven for crusty rolls or on a baking sheet for dinner buns.

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Four crusty buns in a dutch oven lined with parchment paper.

Vegan Vanilla and Lemon Challah

A vegan challah with lemon and vanilla for a classic cake flavour in a sweet bread. Made with spelt flour, maple syrup, and no eggs needed.

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A six-strand bread, with three slices cut at the front, topped with a white glaze.

Easy Overnight Spelt Rye Bread

This simple overnight spelt rye bread is made with just 5 ingredients, including water and salt. It’s a basic bread with an excellent flavour thanks to a long fermentation time and no need for a sourdough starter.

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Chocolate, Orange, and Date Cinnamon Buns

Sugar free and vegan chocolate orange cinnamon buns, filled with dates and made with whole-food ingredients. Cinnamon rolls that you can feel good about eating for breakfast (no judgement here).

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A chocolate and orange filled sweet roll on a small plate with a fork.

Chocolate Banana Babka

This vegan chocolate babka is sweetened with mashed banana for a version of a yeasted banana bread, with a silky chocolate ganache woven through the layers.

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Cakes

Dairy Free Carrot Cake

A simple dairy-free carrot cake made with spelt flour. Light spiced and topped with a vegan cream cheese frosting, it's irresistible.

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Dramatically lit slice of carrot cake on a plate.

Lemon Rhubarb Cake

This vegan lemon rhubarb cake is perfect for spring – light, full of fruit, sweet and slightly tart. Made with whole grain spelt flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup, it's a slightly healthier cake.

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Rhubarb lemon cake on a cake stand.

Chocolate Snack Cake

This low sugar vegan chocolate snack cake is sweetened partly with banana, and made with whole grain flour for a healthier chocolate cake.

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Woman holding a plate with a piece of ganache topped chocolate cake.

Apple Crumble Cake

This dairy free apple crumble cake makes the best of seasonal apples, sweetened with honey and lots of shredded apples. Topped with a little naturally sweetened crumble for a perfect healthier coffee cake.

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A slice of apple crumble cake with yogurt on top.

German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

A healthy-ish vegan version of yeasted German plum cake, made with zwetschgen (damsons or prune plums). An early autumn favourite.

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Plum streusel cake cut into squares, top down view.

Rhubarb Streusel Cake

This vegan rhubarb streusel cake is a healthier twist on the German classic, made with coconut sugar and a soft spelt base. It's essentially bread and a vegetable and therefore totally acceptable for breakfast.

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Two pieces of cake on a plate with yogurt and berries.

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Cake

This one-bowl vegan chocolate raspberry cake is topped with a creamy coconut milk ganache for a decadent summer dessert made with healthier ingredients.

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Chocolate ganache covered cake topped with fresh raspberries on a cake stand.

Rhubarb Almond Cake

A dairy free rhubarb almond cake with spelt and almond flour, topped with plenty of rhubarb for a sturdy, picnic-ready spring coffee cake.

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A rhubarb-topped cake with three slices cut, each on a slight angle.

Lemon Elderflower Cake

Lemon elderflower cake is a late spring standard in Europe, with a sweet floral flavour perfect for this time of year. This egg-free version is baked a loaf tin and has a simple coconut milk glaze.

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Top-front view of a loaf cake with two slices cut, topped with elderflowers and strawberries.

Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Chocolate Ganache

This vegan chocolate hazelnut cake is perfect for holiday baking, birthdays, or just any time you want some chocolate cake! It’s a bit on the denser side, almost like a brownie-cake combination, because of the hazelnut flour in the mixture. If you’re big on chocolate you’ll love this – the cake is ultra rich and decadent, with an easy coconut milk chocolate ganache.

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Bundt cake iced with chocolate ganache icing on a white cake stand, topped with nuts and pomegranate, one slice cut.

Vegan Apple Cake

I bake a version of this vegan apple cake every autumn, when seasonal apples are at their peak. With big pieces of tart apple, crunchy hazelnuts, and cinnamon, this is the perfect healthy coffee cake for cooler weather.

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Apple hazelnut cake on dark wooden surface.

Vegan Coconut Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Vegan coconut cake with orange and a coconut milk chocolate ganache. Perfect for holidays and birthdays, with shredded coconut, coconut oil, and coconut milk.

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Coconut cake with chocolate frosting, front view, with one slice cut.

Fig & Hazelnut Cake

This hazelnut fig cake is a healthier, vegan cake made with coconut sugar, spelt flour, and sweet seasonal figs. Get them while they last, and then make this cake!

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Vegan Pumpkin and Chocolate Layer Birthday Cake

A pumpkin chocolate cake for my 25th birthday, with two layers and a beautiful chocolate glaze. Vegan, pretty healthy, and super pretty – made with spelt flour, coconut sugar, and olive oil.

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Slices of layer cake on small plates, top down view.

Cookies and Bars

Coconut Sugar Cookies

These easy vegan coconut sugar cookies are like gingerbread without molasses. Made with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a holiday worthy flavour without any hard to find ingredients. Easily rolled and cut, these make the prettiest Christmas cutout cookies in any shape you like.

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Finished cutout cookies on a wire rack.

Almond Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies

These almond and rye chocolate chip cookies are rich, chewy, and flavourful thanks to a base of rye flour, almond flour, and almond butter.

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A stack of five large chocolate chip cookies.

Honey and Oat Cookies

These egg free and dairy free honey and oat cookies are a healthier spin on a childhood favourite, with whole wheat flour and a little ginger for kick. There’s no added sugar here, just honey, and the cookies are chewy and soft.

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Three big honey oat cookies leaning against a white tumbler.

Multigrain Spelt Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Multigrain cookies made with a base of whole grain spelt flour, mixed seeds, nut butter, and, of course, chocolate. Lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and egg and dairy free.

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Multigrain chocolate chunk cookies on parchment paper, close up.

Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dairy-free spelt chocolate chip cookies made with whole grain spelt flour and coconut or olive oil make for very flavourful, chewy cookies. You need just nine ingredients for this easy one-bowl recipe.

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Close up of a chocolate chunk cookie in bright light.

Vegan Lebkuchen

Vegan lebkuchen, or traditional German spice cookies, are a common treat around Christmas. A bit like gingerbread, this lightened up version includes hazelnut flour, coconut sugar, and olive oil. These chocolate drizzled cookies are perfect for the holidays.

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Vegan lebkuchen cookies with dark chocolate drizzle on baking paper.

Hazelnut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan hazelnut oatmeal cookies, with chocolate chips and coconut sugar. Using hazelnuts in the base of these cookies adds richness and a buttery taste.

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Cookies scattered on baking paper.

Vegan Gingersnaps

Easy vegan gingersnaps, made with olive oil and ground ginger with a hint of cinnamon. These crunchy, spicy cookies are a holiday staple.

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Ginger nuts on a plate with greenery around.

Vegan Orange Shortbread

Vegan orange shortbread with all the winter spices. These shortbread cutouts are made with spelt flour and coconut sugar for a healthier Christmas cookie.

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Three Christmas tree cookies with white chocolate decoration.

Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies

Dairy free olive oil brownies made with caramel-scented coconut sugar, dark chocolate, and spelt flour. Fudgy, a bit crackly, and delicious.

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Chocolate drizzling onto a stack of three brownies.

Strawberry Brownies

Dairy free strawberry brownies with a berry swirl and spelt almond flour base. Rich, sweet, and with a strong strawberry flavour!

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A stack of three brownies with strawberries around.

Pastry

Vegan Holiday Pie with Hot Water Pastry

This vegan holiday pie with lentils, vegetables, and a vegan hot water pastry makes a gorgeous centrepiece for a vegetarian or vegan table.

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Hot water crust pie with vegetable filling, slice removed to show interior.

Potato Galette with Caramelised Onions

A delicious savoury potato galette with caramelised onions, thyme, and a vegan spelt crust. Perfect for potato lovers!

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A slice of galette on a plate with a fork.

Apricot Galette

A beautiful early summer dessert, this simple apricot galette is made with a vegan spelt and rye flour pastry.

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Vegan Pasties with Leek and Caramelised Onion

Vegan pasties filled with leeks, caramelised onion, and green peas. Pasties are a traditional Cornish pastry recipe, with savoury filling enclosed in pastry.

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One half-moon pasty cut in half on a plate, with knife.

Pancakes and Waffles

Spelt Pancakes

Easy spelt pancakes, made with just a handful of basic pantry ingredients, including homemade vegan buttermilk.

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Stack of American style pancakes topped with frozen raspberries and syrup.

Lemon Pancakes

Fluffy lemon pancakes with vanilla for a lemon cake flavour. Vegan and made with spelt flour for a simple, feel good breakfast.

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A plate of pancakes with yogurt and orange slices.

Orange Spelt Pancakes

Healthier orange pancakes made with whole grain flour and just a touch of sugar and oil. These make a great start to a winter morning!

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A stack of pancakes topped with orange pieces and coconut.

Vegan Crepes

These vegan crepes made with spelt flour and a little coconut sugar are surprisingly simple and easy to make, with just a handful of ingredients needed.

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Crepes on a plate topped with cream and strawberries.

Vegan Dark Chocolate Crepes

Vegan chocolate crepes are great all year round, with oranges as served here, or with berries in the summer and pears in autumn. These healthier, dairy free crepes are made with spelt flour and just a small amount of coconut sugar, and they’re on the small side to make them easier to flip.

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Three chocolate crepes on a plate with yogurt and blood orange slices.

Sourdough Waffles

Sourdough waffles with the option to use a true sourdough starter or yeast, for a more intense flavour and a nice chewy texture. Fluffy inside, crispy outside, and the batter is waiting for you when you wake up!

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Stack of waffles with maple syrup, top down view.

Biscuits and Scones

Coconut Oil Biscuits

With just six ingredients and ready in less than 20 minutes, you can't go wrong with these super-easy coconut oil biscuits. American style, these are fluffy vegan biscuits (scones) made with spelt flour.

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A stack of four vegan coconut oil biscuits with a blue background.

Strawberry Elderflower Scone Cake

This easy scone cake is flavoured with seasonal elderflower blossoms and strawberries for a very simple, beautiful spring dessert. If you can't get elderflower, extra lemon zest makes a good substitute, or lilac blossoms.

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A large scone cake topped with whipped cream, strawberries, and elderflower blossoms.

Vegan Cream Scones with Bergamot

Vegan cream scones made with coconut cream and floral bergamot. These rich cream scones can also be made with lemon or orange zest.

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A triangular scone filled with cream on a small plate with a fork.

Extras

Sourdough Rye and Spelt Crackers

Simple rye and spelt crackers made with sourdough discard, olive oil, and herbs. Just mix, roll, and bake for flavourful homemade crackers.

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Baked crackers topped with edible flowers and herbs, cut into small squares.

Spelt Pasta

A simple spelt pasta, made with whole grain spelt flour, a nutty ancient grain. Options for both vegan (made with water) and egg pasta.

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Long fettuccine noodles drying on a wooden pasta drying rack.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

This lower-sugar strawberry rhubarb cobbler is vegan, made with coconut oil, coconut sugar, and spelt flour. Minimally sweetened and with simple ingredients, it's a nice lighter spring option, especially served with a scoop of ice cream.

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Strawberry rhubarb cobbler on two plates with spoon and scoop of ice cream.

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