Spelt: Super Underrated
Spelt: The OG Grain That’s Totally Worth the Hype
Spelt is ANCIENT. Like, we’re talking 7,000 years old, way before anyone was worried about carbs or gluten or whatever else we’re supposed to be avoiding this week.
Back when our ancestors were figuring out agriculture, spelt was already their go-to grain. It was basically the original wheat before modern wheat got all commercialized and over-processed.
Why Fresh-Milled Spelt Is My New Obsession
Fresh-milled spelt is actually legit. Here’s why I’m obsessed right now with spelt:
When you mill spelt fresh using a grain mill, you get ALL the nutrients. The commercial flour sitting in your pantry from who-knows-when? It’s lost half its good stuff already.
Fresh spelt gives you protein, fiber, B vitamins, and a bunch of minerals your multivitamin is supposed to be providing. Plus, it hasn’t been sitting in a warehouse for months losing all its nutritional value going rancid.
Why My Family’s Actually Eating It Without Complaining
The best part? This ancient grain situation actually works for my family:
- It’s easier on your stomach than modern frankenwheat – you can eat it without the bloat.
- The kids stay full longer and aren’t raiding the pantry 20 minutes after breakfast. That slow-release energy is no joke.
- It kneads up and rises beautifully – definitely an easier ancient grain to work with than einkorn.
- It tastes and looks like a wheat loaf so my family loves it for sandwiches!
Spelt is Underrated Online
Honestly? Spelt gets ZERO love on Pinterest or Instagram compared to all those açaí bowls and matcha everything and sourdough using white flour. It’s like the forgotten middle child of the grain world, and I’m about to change that.
I’m absolutely OBSESSED with this grain right now. I’ve been using it weekly to make two different kinds of bread – a light and sweet sandwich loaf and of course in a no knead less than 5 minute bread version that I store in my fridge in a bucket.
So yeah, I’m the mom grinding ancient grains in my kitchen while blasting ’90s playlists and planning my spelt influencer empire. Deal with it. Your gut will thank you, even if your teenagers roll their eyes at yet another one of mom’s “health phases.” But unlike that time I tried to make kale chips, this one’s actually sticking around.
Where do I get my spelt?
I have tried a few different sources for spelt and finally found a source that I truly love. The grain is beautiful and stores nicely in my garage in a 5 gallon pail with a tight lid. I like this source the best because it mills really nicely into a wonderful flour and because of this bakes into a much more fluffy loaf. I am so thankful for the American farmers who still grow this ancient grain so we can enjoy it!
So just curious – have you tried spelt? Do you like it? Comment below!