Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread

Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread

Yield: 1 loaf
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 50-55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, mix together orange juice, vegetable oil, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in Cranberries and Nuts:
   • Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and nuts (if using).
6. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and Serve:
   • Once cooled, slice the Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread and serve.

Enjoy this delicious and vegan twist on classic Cranberry Orange Bread!