Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Sugar Free
Brighten your day with this irresistible Cranberry Orange Tea Bread—completely sugar-free and bursting with wholesome flavor! Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, tangy fresh cranberries, and zesty orange juice, this guilt-free recipe delivers natural sweetness from unsweetened applesauce and a touch of liquid stevia. Spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, the moist, tender loaf is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a healthy snack. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, and with optional crunchy walnuts or pecans for added texture, this bread is as nutritious as it is delicious. Enjoy a satisfying slice alongside your favorite cup of tea and embrace the comforting goodness of this low-sugar delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons Liquid stevia (or sweetener of choice, adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange zest
- 1.25 cups Fresh cranberries (or dried, unsweetened cranberries)
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Stir in the unsweetened applesauce, fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, and liquid stevia until well combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
Gently stir in the orange zest, fresh cranberries, and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the tea bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve the cranberry orange tea bread at room temperature. It pairs well with tea or your favorite warm beverage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2279 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.3 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.6 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1999 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
