Grain Free Cranberry Orange Bread

Bursting with flavor from fresh cranberries and orange, this Grain Free Cranberry Orange Bread is about to become your new seasonal favorite! The loaf is moist, fluffy, and just sweet enough to compliment the tart bite of cranberry and zing from fresh orange zest.

And while this cranberry bread recipe is tasty enough on it’s own, the orange glaze truly takes things to the next level. There’s just something about the subtle sweetness of the loaf and glaze that pairs so well with the cranberry + orange combination. Truly a seasonal flavor duo that’s just so warming and cozy too!

If you’re looking for another bread recipe as a quick breakfast or midday snack, check out my Apple Cinnamon Streusel Bread and use up those leftover apples or for more orange inspired flavor, this Gluten Free Orange Zucchini Bread!

Ingredients

Eggs – Help to bind ingredients and hold this bread together.

Maple Syrup – The maple flavor pairs perfectly with the orange and cranberry for this bread. It also adds moisture and is a refined-sugar free sweetener!

Coconut Sugar – A refined-sugar free sweetener that perfectly compliments the cranberry and orange flavor combination.

Coconut Oil – Make sure it is melted and cooled before adding to other ingredients, this keeps things from clumping!

Almond Milk – Adds moisture to the bread but any plant based milk would work for this recipe. And if you tolerate dairy, regular milk works too.

Orange Juice & Zest – Fresh squeezed orange juice and fresh grated zest will create the best flavor for this bread and only takes an extra minute or two of your time! I highly recommend following this step for the extra pop of flavor.

Almond Flour – My favorite grain + gluten free flour, I love how it keeps this loaf extra moist. My go-to brand is Bob’s Red Mill because the texture is super fine from the blanched almonds.

Coconut Flour – A little bit goes a long way since coconut flour is very absorbent. I don’t recommend subbing this with anything else, it’s important for the texture of the bread.

Cranberries – I used dried cranberries from Made In Nature and loved the texture/flavor of them but you can also use fresh.

How to Make Cranberry Bread

1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with parchment paper. 
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, almond milk, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
3. Next, slowly stir in almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and baking soda until flour is just combined. Batter will be thick.
4. Lastly, stir in your dried cranberries until incorporated.
5. Pour batter in the parchment-lined 9″x5″loaf pan and use a spatula to spread in an even layer.
6. Bake in the oven at 350F for 40-50minutes or until top is nicely browned and a knife inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs. Let cool completely before removing from loaf pan.
7. While loaf is cooling, make your glaze by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over top of the cooled loaf then garnish with additional orange zest if desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy!

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Orange Glaze

There’s nothing better than a light and sweet glaze to finish a loaf! I love how this bread pairs with the glaze to really make the orange flavor pop. Besides, it’s an easy way to add flavor with only 5 ingredients and minimal work!

It’s also a great way to “dress up” this bread (or muffins) for a holiday gathering. Impress everyone who tries it with your “fancy” glaze that’s actually super easy and healthy too 😉

Cranberry Orange Muffin Recipe

If you prefer muffins over bread whether for texture, flavor, or ease of storage, I’ve got you covered! This cranberry orange bread recipe can easily be made into muffins without sacrificing flavor. Instead of baking in a loaf pan simply grease or line 10 – 12 muffins tins and spoon your batter to fill 3/4 of the way full. Then bake the muffins at 350 F for about 18-20 minutes. I haven’t tested this myself so check for doneness by waiting until the tops are browned and a knife/toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Muffins are a great way to meal prep because they’re so easy to freeze and thaw. And if you’re making this cranberry orange bread for a holiday season gathering, making it into muffins may actually be a better idea! Makes sharing and serving 10x easier for everyone involved.

Tips for the Best Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze

There are a few tips and tricks to make this recipe even easier and ensure it tastes absolutely delicious once you bake it!

• Melt your coconut oil first to give it time to cool. This way it’s still liquid yet at room temperature by the time you add it to the other ingredients. Otherwise, coconut oil that is cold can clump.

• Juice your own oranges to save money or use store bought OJ. I personally love the flavor of fresh orange juice and it’s as simple as buying an orange and juicing it as you would a lemon. The tools for this aren’t that expensive and will always be useful in the kitchen. My go-to is something like this Kitchen Aid Citrus Juicer that’s only $10 at Target!

• For this recipe, pack your almond flour when measuring just as you would brown sugar.

• I have only tested this recipe with dried cranberries. I’ve been loving these ones from Made In Nature because they’re 100% natural with nothing added to them! The chewy and slightly sweet bite of dried cranberries is perfect in this cranberry bread.

If you’re looking for more seasonal recipes make sure to check out my Cinnamon Spice Coconut Granola or these Gluten Free Pumpkin Oat Muffins that are perfect for breakfast and meal prep. And another great option for a seasonal dessert would be these Pumpkin Pie Bars that are 10x easier than a traditional pie yet just as tasty (if not more!)

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