Vegan and Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Loaves
With that delightful combo of cranberry and orange, these vegan and gluten free cranberry orange loaves are cute, moist, sweet, and make the perfect holiday treat!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 7 1/2 Tbsp. water
- 1/2 c. butter, melted (can use vegan)
- 1/2 c. brown sugar (organic for vegans)
- 1/2 c. applesauce
- 1/4 c. orange juice
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 c. gluten free flour blend
Vanilla Drizzle
- 1 Tbsp. butter (can use vegan)
- 1 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer or milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar (organic for vegans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds and water. Let sit for 5 minutes, until mixture becomes thick and gel-like.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the butter, brown sugar, applesauce, orange juice, and chia seed mixture. Next, whisk in the baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Grease a mini loaf pan. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter into each well. Use a small spoon or spatula to smooth the tops. If desired, top with additional cranberries. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. For one large loaf- increase baking time to 55-60 minutes.
- GLAZE: In a small bowl, melt the vegan butter. Next, whisk in the milk/cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Add more sugar or liquid until a thick glaze is formed. Use a spoon to drizzle immediately.