This Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bread is everything you’d expect…and then some! You’ll taste the sweet flavor from the orange juice and zest and the tartness from fresh cranberries in each bite!
This cranberry breakfast bread is a favorite in my house! It’s especially popular around the holidays since fresh cranberries flood the produce section at the store!
Did you know you can buy cranberries year round? I buy the frozen cranberries when the fresh aren’t as readily available!
My love for cranberries…
If you know me, you know I love all things cranberries and not just in fresh form. I use dried cranberries in my salads and sometimes I use them to sweeten up a chicken dish!
My love for fresh cranberries shows off in this homemade cranberry sauce and cranberry chia seed compote and these cranberry oat crumble bars … I cannot seem to get enough π
Nutritionally, cranberries contain a heaping amount of Vitamin C and fiber. Plus, cranberries are naturally low in sugar!
Additionally, cranberries offer whole body health benefits. Scientists are actually exploring how the bioactive compounds found in cranberries may positively affect glycemic response, prevent recurrent UTIs, support gut health, improve heart health and reduce inflammation.
What you will need to make Cranberry Orange Bread:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking soda, baking powder, salt
- Coconut oil, melted
- Eggs
- Orange juice and zest
- Sour Cream
- Buttermilk
- Vanilla extract
- Cranberries – fresh or dried
For the glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Orange juice
- Vanilla Extract
- To make the glaze, you will whisk these ingredients together in a medium sized bowl and drizzle over cooled of bread/muffins!
How to make cranberry orange bread:
You will preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In one medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and whisk to combine.
In another bowl, mix the remaining ingredients (except the cranberries). Once you have the wet mixture whisked together, use a rubber spatula to gently mix the wet mixture into the flour mixture. Fold until partially incorporated and then add in the cranberries.
Turn the mixture over into your pan or muffin tin and enjoy!
Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bread
Yep, I said CRANBERRY breakfast bread! Delicious with a cup of coffee on a slow morning - truuuust me! Not too rich & always hits the spot!
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose flour sifted
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs, large beaten
- 1 Tbsp. orange zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice (about 2 small fresh oranges)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or 1 cup dried)
- non stick spray
- 1/2 cup walnuts - optional
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Sift together the flour, sugar, baking power, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
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In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, orange zest, orange juice, sour cream, buttermilk, coconut oil, and vanilla. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, and gently mix just until moistened. (It will be thick!) Then fold in the cranberries.
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Spray 9X5 bread load pan with PAM. (Or if making this recipe into muffins use a muffins or cupcake tin). Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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Once bread is cooled - whisk together ingredients for the frosting. You may need to alter some of the liquid or add more powdered sugar to get the consistency you like. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Can use fresh or dried cranberries. If using dried, use 1 cup. If using fresh, use 2 cups.
If you do not have coconut oil, use 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
If you do not have buttermilk, sub 1/2 cup whole milk
PIN THIS CRANBERRY BREAKFAST BREAD FOR LATER!
You can make MUFFINS with this recipe too! Follow the same instructions of the recipe, but bake for 15-16 minutes using a muffin or cupcake tin! Makes 16 small muffins!
diane says
November 22, 2015 at 11:04 amLooks delicious. Why I have never made cranberry orange bread?
Krolls Korner says
November 22, 2015 at 11:21 amHaha I said that same thing!! Thank you:)
Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says
November 22, 2015 at 3:27 pmgreat minds think alike for this recipe redux! Looks great!
Krolls Korner says
November 23, 2015 at 5:18 amLove it! Thank you:)
Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says
November 23, 2015 at 8:24 amThese photos are so great! That glaze is just calling my name right now!
Krolls Korner says
November 23, 2015 at 8:35 amThank you so much Selena!
Elizabeth Shaw says
November 30, 2015 at 7:14 amYum! This looks divine! I love your colors in here- the subtle hint of cranberry makes this the perfect festive holiday bread… so pinning this for a gift idea!
Krolls Korner says
November 30, 2015 at 7:17 amThank you Elizabeth!! Perfect with coffee in the morning :):) Happy Holidays !
Meme says
October 25, 2018 at 6:21 pmThis bread is my new favorite breakfast! So delicious and moist and its easy to pack for busy mornings on the go!
Krolls Korner says
October 25, 2018 at 8:16 pmBreakfast breads are perfect for those on the go mornings! Thank you – so happy you enjoy it!!
Lindsey says
October 27, 2018 at 7:41 amTotally need to make this with GF flour like yesterday, looks so good!
Krolls Korner says
October 29, 2018 at 7:35 amooo yes. Gluten free option always available!
Emily Kyle says
October 27, 2018 at 11:04 amThis was so, so yummy and it made my house smell so good! I plan on making it again for Christmas Eve morning π
Krolls Korner says
October 29, 2018 at 7:39 amThank you for trying out my recipe! This would be the perfect bread to wake up to on Christmas Eve! Enjoy!
Carol says
May 19, 2019 at 3:04 pmSomething went wrong with this for me. I double checked the ingredients too, but I had too much batter for one 9 x 5 glass baking pan so used a second pan for the remainder. I could have easily made two smallish loaves with this. My batter wasnβt thick either as described and I measured everything carefully. Did you have the same experience?
Krolls Korner says
May 19, 2019 at 4:02 pmHi Carol – thank you for trying out my recipe – I have tested this recipe multiple times so I am sorry you ran into issues with the amount of batter and consistency. Was the flavor OK?!
Liz Shaw says
October 28, 2018 at 8:40 pmThis totally reminds me of my mom’s favorite muffin recipe… but updated! Plus the smell of the orange through the kitchen is to die for!
Krolls Korner says
October 29, 2018 at 7:41 amHow fun! I agree, that smell it incredible!
natalie says
November 2, 2018 at 5:26 amI cannot wait to make this! It looks incredible!
Krolls Korner says
November 2, 2018 at 7:34 amThank you so much Natalie! Enjoy!
Lorie says
November 4, 2018 at 7:25 pmThis is hands down my very favorite recipe from your site. EVER.
Krolls Korner says
November 5, 2018 at 10:51 amYou are so sweet, thank you very much! So glad you enjoy it π
Molly says
November 15, 2018 at 11:47 amI’m bookmarking this for later. Thank you for posting!
Krolls Korner says
November 19, 2018 at 7:57 amThank you Molly – hope you love it!
Amy Reese says
December 29, 2018 at 5:41 amThis bread was unbelievably moist and delicious! Didnβt last long!
Krolls Korner says
December 29, 2018 at 11:41 amThank you so much Amy!!
Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says
April 29, 2019 at 6:01 pmThe texture of these…OMG amazing!! Love that they can be bread or muffins!
Krolls Korner says
April 30, 2019 at 10:17 amThank you so much Lauren!!