Description
This orange cranberry bread is the perfect balance of bright citrus and tart berries, nestled in a moist, tender crumb that makes it one of the best easy recipes for breakfast ideas, cozy holiday baking, or quick snack treats. Whether you’re looking for a simple dessert, a holiday brunch idea, or just a food idea that brings joy to the kitchen, this bread delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 large orange
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and orange zest, then add orange juice, yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold gently until almost combined.
5. Fold in cranberries just until no dry flour remains; do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into loaf pan and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for the brightest flavor—zest directly over the bowl to catch oils.
If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw to avoid staining the batter.
For an extra treat, drizzle with an orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: orange cranberry bread, quick bread, breakfast ideas, holiday bread, easy recipe