Orange Cranberry Bread

LIGHTEN UP!

Feel like sweet breakfasts weigh you down the rest of the day?? We’ll not over here! I’ve got a recipe for you that’s simple, quick & perfectly sweet.

I love a good sweet treat for breakfast & this recipe is just the right kind of balance for satisfying that sweet tooth without feeling overindulged. This light, flavorful snacking bread is perfect for a quick Christmas morning breakfast or a festive snack for throughout the day.

This flavorful treat ready in about 30 minutes, has only 9 ingredients, is gluten-free & can easily be made vegan by using a flax egg instead of whole eggs.

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Orange Cranberry Bread

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices

INGREDIENTS

  • 2.5 c Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten-free flour

  • 1/4 c coconut oil

  • 2 eggs, whole

  • 2/3 c maple syrup

  • 1 c unsweetened almond milk

  • 1/4 c orange juice

  • 1 c cranberries, fresh

  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

  • zest from 1 orange

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 deg. F.

  2. In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, almond milk, orange juice & vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until one cohesive batter.

  3. Fold in fresh cranberries & orange zest.

  4. Into a lined or coconut oil coated bread pan, pour the batter. Spread evenly.

  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden brown. *Test with a cake tester. Will come out clean when done baking.

  6. Remove from the oven & allow to cool completely in the pan before removing.

  7. Using a butter knife, loosen the edges of the loaf to remove from the pan.

  8. Slice into 12 equal slices.

  9. Wrap & store in the refrigerator, or serve right away!

NUTRITION INFO (1 SLICE)

Calories: 135, Fat: 6g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 1.3g, Sugar: 11.5g, Added Sugar: g, Protein: 2g


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Happy Holidays!

xx,
mallory