Vegan Christmas cranberry loaf made with tart cranberries and warm spices. Moreover, it’s festive, moist, and perfect for holidays.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need (Serves 8–10)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar or coconut sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup plant milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Add-Ins
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
🔪 Preparing the Batter
First, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Then, line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Afterward, whisk all dry ingredients in a bowl.
Next, mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
Finally, combine both mixtures gently and fold in cranberries.
🔥 Baking the Cranberry Loaf
Now, pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Then, smooth the top evenly.
After that, bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Finally, cool completely before slicing.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Vegan Cranberry Loaf
- Firstly, toss cranberries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Moreover, don’t overmix the batter.
- Additionally, cover loosely if browning too fast.
- Finally, let the loaf cool for clean slices.
🔄 Variations to Try
- Orange-Cranberry: Add more orange zest
- Glazed: Drizzle with orange icing
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour blend
- Sugar-Free: Use maple syrup or date sugar
- Nut-Free: Skip walnuts
💚 Health Benefits
Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
Moreover, this loaf is cholesterol-free and dairy-free.
Because it’s vegan, it’s easier to digest.
As a result, it’s a more mindful holiday treat.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Use dried cranberries for less tartness
- Add chocolate chips
- Slice into small portions
- Serve with warm plant milk
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approx.)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
