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Cranberry Orange Bread with Pecans

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Cranberry Orange Bread with Pecans is a delicious vegan quick bread made with wholesome ingredients like coconut sugar, applesauce and whole wheat white flour. Make a loaf or muffins or both! 

Cranberry Orange Bread with Pecans in a loaf pan topped with streusel

It’s cranberry and orange season!

I’m sending y’all a delicious, warming sweet bread to kick start your frozen mornings. So many flavors are dancing around in this bread; if you like cranberries, you’re in for a treat!

Ingredients for the Cranberry Orange Bread on a table

I adapted my cranberry orange bread with pecans recipe from one of my go-to baking books, The Grand Central Baking Book.  I’m learning more about vegan baking so I decided to try Grand Central’s recipe with some ingredient substitutions. We love the results!

Pecans chopped on a chopping board with knife. Orange zest on a chopping board and juicing the oranges.

I also bumped up the amount of orange zest, used 1/2 white whole wheat flour versus all, all purpose flour and instead of all white sugar, I used about 1/2 coconut sugar.  Y’all know I’m a streusel fan, so I added a nutmeg pecan streusel. Optional, certainly, but it lends a very nice, yet subtle crunch to the top. I toasted a slice this morning, adding to the crunch factor… is your mouth watering yet?  My neighbor was over directly, picking up a 1/2 loaf to enjoy!

Adding these ingredients at a time to a bowl of a stand mixer: sugar, apple sauce, dry ingredients and the milk mixture.

Quick breads are just that. Quick. I used a stand mixer to get mine going, but this bread can be made in a bowl with a strong arm and sturdy whisk. Consider making a loaf for a gracious host or hostess gift or for a fabulous offering at the office potluck. Good for snacking in the morning or afternoon.

Folding chopped pecans and cranberries to the Cranberry Orange Bread mixture.

I’ve included instructions for both muffins and a loaf(s) to suit your baking needs. Muffins are great for a quick grab snack, and a loaf makes a nice gift or festive presentation, especially when sliced.

Cranberry Orange Muffins with streusel on a baking towel.

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Cranberry Orange Bread with Pecans

Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 40 minutes
Servings:2 loaves or 18 muffins
Author:Vanilla And Bean
Warm, and toasty with flavors reminiscent of the holidays, this Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread with Pecans makes a heartwarming hostess gift or a delicious morning or afternoon snack. This recipe yields two loaves or one loaf and nine muffins or 18 muffins.

Ingredients

For the Bread/Muffins:

  • Coconut Oil Pan spray
  • 1 3/4 C White Whole Wheat Flour, aka Ivory Wheat Flour 294 g
  • 1 3/4 C All Purpose Flour 298 g
  • 2 Tbs Organic Corn Starch
  • 1 tsp Pink Sea Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 C Almond Milk + 1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar 262 mL
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Oranges, zest of both, juice of one (about 1/4 C or 60mL)
  • 1 C Granulated Sugar 228 g
  • 1 1/4 C Coconut Sugar - see note* 188 g
  • 3/4 C Coconut Oil warmed to liquid state (146 g)
  • 3/4 C Apple Sauce unsweetened (192 g)
  • 1 3/4 C Fresh Cranberries 164 g
  • 1/2 C Pecans 68 g

For the Streusel (optional):

  • 1/3 C White Whole Wheat Flour, aka Ivory Wheat Flour 51 g
  • 1/4 C Pecans 28 g
  • 2 1/2 Tbs Granulated Sugar
  • 1/8 tsp Pink Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 Tbs Coconut Oil warmed to liquid state

Instructions

For the Loaf(s) and/or Muffins:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Prepare loaf pan by spraying or rubbing coconut oil in pan. If using muffin cups, line a muffin pan with cups. Or use mini panettone cups and line a pan with parchment or silpat to set the muffin cups on.
  • While the oven is preheating, toast the pecans for the bread and streusel for about 15-18 minutes. They should be fragrant and toasty (watch them carefully as they go from toasty to burnt quick!). Set aside to cool, then rough chop 1/2 C for the bread and finely chop 1/4 C for the streusel.
  • Sift together the whole wheat and all purpose flour, corn starch, sea salt, baking powder and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a spouted measuring cup combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Whisk. To the milk mixture, add the orange zest, juice and vanilla extract. Whisk again and set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated and coconut sugar and oil (make sure the oil is warmed a bit warmer than room temperature) until throughly combined; it will look sandy, about two minutes. Add the apple sauce and beat the mixture until the ingredients are combined and emulsified, about two minutes. (At this point the coconut oil may separate or clump if it is not quite warm enough. If this happens, the mixture can be warmed slightly until the oil in in a liquid state again. Beat until emulsified.)
  • Add 1/2 the sifted ingredients to the sugar/oil mixture and pulse just until combined. Add 1/2 the milk mixture and pulse just until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture, pulse in, then add the rest of the milk mixture. Pulse until ingredients are combined.
  • Fold in the rough chopped pecans and all the cranberries.

For the Streusel (optional):

  • Fine chop the cooled pecans.
  • Mix the flour, pecans, sugar, salt and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Add the warmed coconut oil by teaspoon full to the flour mixture, mix well. Clumping is ok.

For Assembly:

  • Divide the bread mixture evenly between loaf pans, a little over 1/2 full each. Use the back of a butter knife and run a slit down the center of the bread. This will help it rise evenly. If making muffins, fill the muffin cups to a little over 1/2 full each as well (about 106 g).
  • If adding streusel, spoon the streusel evenly over the bread and/or muffins.

To Bake:

  • For muffins, bake for 30-35 minutes turning once after 20 minutes.
  • For a loaf, bake for 65-70 minutes turning once after 30 minutes.
  • Test for donness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the muffins/loaf. It should come out clean when done.

Notes

*If coconut sugar is unavailable, granulated sugar can be used instead.
Made It? Leave a comment below! The most helpful comment may include recipe rating, feedback, any modifications and/or helping other commenters. On Instagram? Take a snap of your make and share, tagging @VanillaAndBean #VanillaAndBean!

A loaf and three slices of the Cranberry Orange Bread with Pecans on a kitchen towel. A couple of orange wedges in a small bowl, pecans, and cranberries around it.


 

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  1. Millican Pecan

    June 19, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Great vegan recipe! Always looking for something for our daughter who is very picky with what she eats. However, she also has a gluten intolerance so I think I might try subbing out the all-purpose flour with pecan meal/flour and see what happens. Either way, apple sauce, cranberries, orange, pecans… how can you go wrong. Love it.

    Reply
  2. Dara

    November 27, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Just made this bread for Thanksgiving! Dealing with a whole bunch of food allergies and this was a perfect treat. I used gluten free flour and the results were fantastic!

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 27, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Hooray! Yay YOU with this challenging task! Thank you for sharing Dara and so happy it worked with gluten free flour! :D

      Reply
  3. Angel

    November 17, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    Can you just use all white whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • Traci

      November 17, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Hi Angel! You could, although I’ve not tried it in this recipe. If you do try it, let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes before baking so that the whole wheat has additional time to hydrate (this will soften the texture of the grain). The texture will be a bit different then what I’ve developed here, but I am sure still delicious. If you give it a go, let us know how you do!

      Reply
  4. Nora (A Clean Bake)

    December 8, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    I love cranberries combined with orange, especially this time of year! Best of all when it is in an easy, carby form like this :)

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 9, 2014 at 9:50 am

      Oh orange and cranberry is the most delightful combination! Easy, why yes!

      Reply
  5. olivia - Primavera Kitchen

    December 8, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I love this recipe, but what I love most was the little mini-panettone papers ;-)

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 9, 2014 at 9:49 am

      They are cute little wrappers, eh? Holidayish, yes? Thanks Olivia!

      Reply
  6. Emilie | The Clever Carrot

    December 7, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    YES! Bring on the cranberry orange season! I love that combination and the streusel takes it to the next level. Love streusel.

    I was delighted to see white whole wheat flour in your recipe. It’s such a wonderful alternative to traditional whole wheat, yet packed with the same nutritious benefits. For a while, I played around with whole wheat pastry flour. But my preference is white whole wheat for my quick breads and muffins. My kids love it. And I prefer the texture.

    Beautiful photos, Traci! I’m putting this one on the list. Have a beautiful start to the week :) xo

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 8, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you Emilie! What is it with streusel!? I’ve been contemplating that question… do I want to include it on this recipe or not? I’m finding the answer is always yes! I think its the subtle crunch.. and light sweetness.

      Isn’t WWWF fabulous!? I love working with it and am going to keep playing around with it up even more in my baked goods. Others, not so much… The texture is very nice!

      Reply
  7. Camille K

    December 7, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    I can so smell the orange and the cranberry baking in my oven right now! To top it off I have most of the those ingredients. Even the coconut sugar. Yay! My sister can’t have dairy so I’m super excited to make these for her. As always, great photography and nice work.

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 8, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you, Camille! I love it when I come across a recipe I want to make and discover I have all the ingredients to make it! What a sweet thing to do for your sister. I hope you two enjoy the recipe! :D

      Reply
  8. Julia | Orchard Street Kitchen

    December 7, 2014 at 12:22 am

    Traci, this looks delicious! As you know I’m also a big fan of cranberry orange bread, so I had fun looking at your version. I love your idea to use apple sauce and to also make the batter into muffins. And streusel makes everything better, doesn’t it?!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 8, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you, Julia! Indeed, streusel does make everything better… and there’s so many different varieties! I am out of cran orange bread (it went fast) and I’m thinking about whipping out another batch. We really enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner

    December 5, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    I made a cranberry orange bread last year but it doesn’t look nearly as gorgeous as your! I seriously can’t stop starring at your gorgeous pics!!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 5, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Awwh, Tina :D Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Allison

    December 5, 2014 at 2:15 am

    5 stars
    Traci! I actually started salivating seeing those big juicy cranberries! I love that sour POP they give baked goods, cutting the sweetness perfectly. And those beautiful baby panettone-type liners are gorgeous! These would be a lovely gift. But I wouldn’t give any away hehe.

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 5, 2014 at 4:08 am

      Hehe.. a bit of mouthwatering to start your morning? :D I like to fancy up my muffins in those little wrappers… makes the experience more fun!

      Reply
  11. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

    December 4, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I love a fruity bread – add in the pecans and a streusel topping (I’m definitely adding the streusel) and it’s just perfect. I’ve been looking for baked good gifts and these muffins will be perfect. Great pictures as always. Thanks so much for a great recipe, Traci!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 4, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      Hi Geraldine! It’s all about the streusel, eh?! I bet you like panettone and stollen? I love em, but they have to be done with homemade candied fruit… none of this artificial food colorings injected into the fruit (bleh!)! I love giving loafs as gifts too. People love homemade bread (even quick sweet bread!). Thank you, Geraldine.

      Reply
  12. Cheryl

    December 4, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love, love, love that you used fresh cranberries! You’re so damn elegant, Traci.. stop it! And I cannot get over how pro those muffins look! Girl!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 4, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Why thank you, Cheryl. :D The fresh cranberries are just lovely… so tart and balance well with the sweetness of the bread. Pro?… LOL. You always make me smile!

      Reply
  13. deborah bernstein

    December 4, 2014 at 11:06 am

    So beautiful! I love that you gave us both muffin and bread instructions! Must try!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 4, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks Deb! Hope you and yours enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  14. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert

    December 4, 2014 at 6:01 am

    This bread looks wonderful. I don’t usually bake with fresh cranberries but the bread has inspired me to do so. Love it!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 4, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Jen, and thank you so much! Go get those fresh cranberries and DO IT!! They are different then their shriveled up and sweetened siblings, but oh so delicious!

      Reply
  15. Mira

    December 4, 2014 at 5:08 am

    5 stars
    The bread and muffins look amazing Traci! I love baking with fresh cranberries and combined with orange it makes a wonderful combination! Beautiful and inspiring pictures as usual! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 4, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you for your sweet encouragement, Mira! And thank you for pinning!

      Reply
  16. Allie | Baking a Moment

    December 4, 2014 at 4:16 am

    Gorgeous! I’m loving the muffins in those cute mini-panettone papers!

    Reply
    • Traci

      December 4, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Aren’t those little wrappers so cute? They give those muffins a bit of a polish! Thanks, Allie!

      Reply

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