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!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 5

Gently stir in the orange zest, fresh cranberries, and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Serve the cranberry orange tea bread at room temperature. It pairs well with tea or your favorite warm beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(945.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1621.6

Total Fat 55.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2278.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.1g
Protein 57.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 261.3mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1999.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 57.8%