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Festive Cranberry and Orange Bread

By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 4, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
International 160 mins easy-to-makewhole-grainsfruit-basedfestivemake-aheadquick & easy

Whole-wheat orange bread with soaked oats, dried cranberries and maple syrup. Cool fully before slicing. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 45 minutes; additional elapsed time 100 minutes; total about 160 minutes. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.

Festive Cranberry and Orange Bread
Prep 15 min
Cook 45 min
Total 160 min
Servings 10
Difficulty easy
Cuisine International

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Total160 min
Servings10
Difficultyeasy
CuisineInternational
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Ingredients

Servings 10
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 pieces large eggs
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup warm water
Festive Cranberry Orange Bread ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats
Festive Cranberry Orange Bread ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine rolled oats and warm water; soak for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, rolled oats (soaked), baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and fresh orange zest for a flavorful base.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk orange juice, applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil and eggs until combined.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dried cranberries.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently for even baking.
  8. Bake for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice for serving. Refrigerate leftovers promptly for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Festive Cranberry Orange Bread process image for TinyTummyTreats
Festive Cranberry Orange Bread process image for TinyTummyTreats

Timing note

The method includes a 10-minute oat soak, 38-42 minutes baking, 10 minutes cooling in the pan and complete cooling on a rack.

Serving and texture

No age suitability or kitchen-tested texture is claimed. Check the actual cooked and cooled food and adapt portions to the eater. Do not offer firm, gummy or sticky food to a child who cannot manage it. Children should be seated and supervised while eating.

Ingredient substitutions

Check all ingredient labels for relevant allergens. Flour and binder substitutions have not been validated and may change texture or cooking.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers promptly in covered containers for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat thoroughly when serving warm.

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