Healthy Orange Bread Loaf (Gluten Free + Vegan Option)

A healthier alternative to a bakery-style bread loaf, this Orange Bread Loaf is fluffy, refreshing, and sure to please. Equally perfect with coffee, or as a base for brunch, you’re sure to have this recipe on repeat!

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The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Baking Time: 40-45 minutes

Total Time: 55-60 minutes

Yield: Bread Loaf

Cooking Utensils

• Two large bowls

• Handheld mixer - OR - whisk

• Measuring cups and spoons (or scale)

• 15-20 cm bread mould

• Parchment paper/ Cooking spray

• Oven

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (150g) apple sauce

• 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar

  • Can substitute for date sugar, brown sugar, or your favourite sugar alternative

• 2 eggs

  • Vegan Substitute: 2 tbsp of chia/ flax seeds mixed in 6 tbsp of hot water 20 minutes prior to baking

• 3/4 cup (180ml) avocado oil/ coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 3 tbsps orange juice

Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup (168g) almond flour

• 1/2 cup (62.5g) preferred baking flour

  • If using gluten free flour without xanthan gum, add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)

2. In one bowl, mix together almond flour, preferred baking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt

3. In another bowl, whisk eggs (or substitute)

4. Stir in apple sauce, coconut sugar, avocado oil, orange juice, and vanilla

5. Slowly pour and combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture

6. Optional Step: Add in the dried fruits/ berries/ chocolate chips

7. Line a bread mould with parchment paper - OR - grease with cooking spray

8. Pour mixture into bread mould

9. Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes

10. Let cool for 20-30 minutes before eating

11. Enjoy!

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