Low Fat Cranberry Bread
Elevate your baking game with this luscious yet guilt-free *Low Fat Cranberry Bread*—a wholesome twist on a classic treat! Bursting with tart, jewel-like fresh cranberries and aromatic orange zest, this moist loaf is naturally sweetened with applesauce, making it a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor. The recipe highlights simple ingredients like low-fat buttermilk and a single egg to keep things light but satisfying. Perfect as a breakfast option, afternoon snack, or even a holiday centerpiece, this bread is easy to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time and no special equipment required. Impress your family and friends with this vibrant, low-fat quick bread that tastes like a decadent indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix them well to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, low-fat buttermilk, egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
Gently fold in the fresh cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve the Low Fat Cranberry Bread as a delicious breakfast treat or an afternoon snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2571 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.1 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*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.
