Christmas is nearly here, and like any parent, I want the season to feel extra special for my children. I treasure memories of gathering with family over the years and sharing holiday meals featuring treats we only enjoyed at this time of year. This season I’m testing a few of my family’s recipes, adapting them to be both gluten-free and dairy-free. The first success is this Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Bread — a wonderfully bright, moist loaf that works equally well as a snack, breakfast, or dessert. Be warned: it’s so tasty one slice often turns into two. The sweet, citrusy orange pairs beautifully with the tart cranberries, making it a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike.
This recipe yields two loaves of cranberry orange bread and is both gluten-free and dairy-free.
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Bread
Breakfast, Dessert
American
Ingredients
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4
cups
all purpose gluten free flour -
2
cups
coconut palm sugar or brown sugar -
3
tsp
baking powder -
1
tsp
baking soda -
2
eggs -
4
tbsp
coconut oil -
2
cups
cranberries
many recipes say to slice, but they pop when they’re cooking so I don’t see the need -
1
tbsp
orange zest -
1.5
cup
orange juice
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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If your loaf pans aren’t nonstick, lightly grease two loaf pans with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
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In a mixer or with an electric hand mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, coconut oil, orange zest, and orange juice until blended.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.
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Fold in the cranberries with a spatula so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Divide the batter between the two loaf pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
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Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for 15 minutes.
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Invert the pans onto a cooling rack to remove the loaves. If a loaf sticks, gently run a knife around the edges before flipping again.
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Turn the loaves right-side-up on the rack and allow them to finish cooling completely before slicing.
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Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Calories from Fat 45
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