Vegan Classic Fruit Bread

Delight in the wholesome flavors of this Vegan Classic Fruit Bread, a scrumptious plant-based twist on a timeless favorite. Packed with mixed dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this loaf offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and texture. Made with simple ingredients like applesauce, almond milk, and a touch of maple syrup, this egg-free and dairy-free bread is soft, moist, and bursting with vibrant flavors, enhanced by the zest of fresh lemon. Ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or a cozy dessert, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Enjoy fresh slices as is or slathered with vegan butter for a delightful treat. Plus, it stores beautifully, so you can savor its goodness all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 100 grams Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
• 200 grams Mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, dried apricots, cranberries)
• 240 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
• 120 grams Applesauce
• 80 milliliters Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

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 large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

Add in the chopped nuts and mixed dried fruits to the dry ingredients and stir until they are evenly coated with the flour mixture. This prevents them from sinking during baking.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened almond milk, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir well until all wet ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 6

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice the fruit bread once cooled and enjoy as a delicious and hearty vegan treat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1022.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2681.3

Total Fat 71.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2909.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 486.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 216.7g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 89.1IU	0%
Calcium 672.2mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 2420.1mg	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: 23.2%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 70.0%