Start your day on a bright note with this Vegan Cranberry Orange Breakfast Loaf Recipe. Perfectly sweetened and packed with zesty orange flavor, it’s an ideal companion for your morning coffee or tea. Plus, who wouldn’t want to enjoy a slice of this delicious loaf while knowing it’s completely plant-based?
This recipe is the perfect way to utilize fresh cranberries and add a cheerful burst of color to your breakfast table. With just the right balance of tartness from the cranberries and sweetness from the orange, this loaf will have everyone coming back for seconds.
What I love about this breakfast loaf is its simplicity. It’s easy to whip up, making it a go-to recipe for busy mornings when you still want to treat yourself to something delightful.
A Bright and Flavorful Vegan Cranberry Orange Breakfast Loaf
This Vegan Cranberry Orange Breakfast Loaf is moist, fragrant, and bursting with flavors that harmoniously blend together. The tart cranberries complement the bright orange zest, creating a loaf that is not only delicious but also visually appealing. It’s perfect for brunch or as a quick snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond milk, vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 10 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
