Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread

Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread is the quick bread for the holidays, made with fresh cranberries and juicy Oranges. This bread is so moist and can be made for breakfast or an evening snack. We get fresh cranberries only during the fall season. This time I tried Cranberry toffee, which turned out good.

Using fresh ingredients is the key to this recipe. Fresh cranberries and juicy oranges elevate the flavor of this recipe. Importantly, this is a loaf of wonderful Vegan bread.

Benefits of the superfood ingredients (source)

Spelt flour It is a lighter grain with a high amount of soluble fibers which contain iron and magnesium.
Orange juice is high in many nutrients, including vitamin C, folate, and potassium. They are high in antioxidants and support the immune system.
Cranberry They are a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content.  Cranberries are a rich source of several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C.

Preparing Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread

This is a simple recipe, combine all the ingredients, and bake. The only work you have is chopping the cranberries. For an easy and quick way, run the cranberries in a processor or pulse in a blender. Do not skip the salt. It balances the tart flavor in cranberry. You can reduce the amount of sugar added.

Variations

Flour all-purpose flour or the combinations of the flours can be used.
Sugar Use white sugar or stevia.
oil use vegan butter or regular butter if not vegan.

Can I use dried cranberries?

Yes, you can use dried cranberries by soaking in orange juice for a few hours to bring the flavor and make it soft. However, you can avoid soaking and use dried berries too.

Can I store the Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread?

Firstly, the cranberry bread can be stored at room temperature for 3 days when wrapped properly. It stays in the refrigerator for a week. Moreover, to freeze let it cool completely then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. Unless you are baking in big batches, you not need to worry about storing it. This moist bread will be gone in a few minutes.

Is Zest an important ingredient?

Yes, Orange Zest plays an important role in the flavor of the bread. The oil in the fruit enhances the flavor. Use a grater or zester to zest the fresh oranges.

Can I use packed juices?

Yes, you can use store-bought juices. Reduce the sugar if you are using packed juices. I recommend using fresh orange, for the juice and zest.

What flour should I use?

I have tried spelt flour, whole wheat flour and almond meal, and a combination of these flour. If you are using whole wheat flour, you may need one or more tablespoons of orange juice. Some flours absorb more water and some do not, depending upon the flour reduce or add a tablespoon of juice.
If using all-purpose flour your bread will be light while the wheat and spelt flour yields dense bread. However, with what flour you use, you get moist and soft bread.

Will this recipe work in muffin pans, cake pans?

Yes, you can change the same batter into muffins, square cakes, circle ones, and bundt cakes too. The time varies for different pans and quantities.

Can I add nuts or seeds?

Yes, walnut or pecans can be added. Similarly, use sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Making the Orange glaze

In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of confectioner’s sugar and 2 tbsp of orange juice together. Add more orange juice depending on how thin/thick you want the glaze. Drizzle over cooled bread