Delicious Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe - Perfect for Easter (2024)

Substitutions

Here are some substitutions and variations you can try when making this vegan cranberry bread:

• All-purpose flour - try spelt or whole wheat pastry flour instead, or mix all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Do not use coconut flour. If you add almond flour, replace up to 25% of the flour with it. Using 100% whole wheat flour will make this cake dense.
• Orange juice - if you don't have any oranges handy, try fresh lemon juice instead.
• Pecans - try walnuts instead.
• Vegan butter - use melted coconut oil instead.
• Organic cane sugar - use light brown sugar or a white and brown sugar mix, or try coconut sugar. I don't recommend using a liquid sweetener such as maple syrup since that will affect the texture of the batter and the ratio of liquid to dry ingredients.
• Organic soy milk - use unsweetened almond milk or your favorite non-dairy milk.

Variations

Here are some variations you can try:

• Gluten-free - use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend such as the one from Bob's Red Mill.
• Oil-free - replace the vegan butter with apple sauce.
• Pecans - replace with raisins or golden raisins if you like. Or use vegan white chocolate chips (or chopped vegan white chocolate) instead.

Step 1: Combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Let sit for a few minutes. After zesting and juicing the orange, place half of the juice in a separate bowl and add flaxseed meal. Stir and let sit for a few minutes.

Step 2: Whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, soy milk with apple cider vinegar, flaxseed mixture, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.

Step 3: Whisk the all-purpose flour, organic cane sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and pink salt in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a spatula, gently stirring in the halved cranberries and pecans. Stir just until moistened.

Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into the corners with a spatula. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat per the recipe card below for 40-45 more minutes, until the bread is golden on top and a wooden toothpick comes out clean.

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Step 6: Let the bread cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Carefully remove parchment paper if using, and continue to cool for at least an hour.

Equipment

• 9-inch x 5-inch glass baking dish - I love this one I've used for years. If you use a metal one, your cranberry orange bread may brown too much on the bottom and sides.
• Baking half sheet for toasting the pecans

Storage

• Store at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Freezeunglazed cranberry orange bread for up to one month. Wrap it in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place it in a freezer-safe container. To thaw, let it rest on the counter for an hour or two or put it in the fridge overnight.

Expert tip

Don't overbake or undertake this vegan cranberry orange pecan bread. It should be golden brown on top, and start pulling away at the sides when done. Check the middle with a wooden toothpick; it should come out clean. If runny batter clings to it, bake for another five minutes and check again.

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Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread

Emily Miller

Try this Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread recipe and be amazed by the bright bursts of fresh, tart cranberries, orange zest, and crunchy pecans. It is wonderful for breakfast, brunch, or any time you'd like a delicious snack!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 29.9gProtein: 4.2gFat: 12.8gSaturated Fat: 6.9gSodium: 254.1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8.2gCalcium: 67.7mgIron: 1.6mg

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