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Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 35 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 35 minsServings:16

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:2 hrs 35 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:16

Servings:

16

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Jump to recipeCooler weather calls for warm and comforting quick breads, and ourCranberry Nut Breadis one you will want to bake and share with friends and family. The bread has a tender bite, and the cinnamon and orange with a pop of tart cranberry in every bite will leave you feeling like you hit the jackpot on flavor. Featuring less sugar than traditional recipes and fiber-rich whole-wheat flour, it has a wholesome, earthy flavor that brings out the aromatics of the spices and the cranberries. The walnuts add a nice crunch and build on the fiber in this bread—a win for your digestive health. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to use if you can’t find fresh cranberries so you can make this any time of year.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!If you can’t find fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries work well. Coarsely chopping them ensures the taste of cranberry in every bite.Do not overmix the batter; otherwise, your bread will be tough and dense. Gently fold the walnuts and cranberries into the batter to help avoid this.If you have trouble releasing the bread from the loaf pan, run a butter knife or a rubber spatula around the edges.For a deeper, nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts. To toast nuts, place in a small dry skillet over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.Nutrition NotesCranberriescontain proanthocyanidins, which may help reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections, and vitamin C, which can boost your immune health.Walnutsare a source of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that is beneficial for brain health.Whole-wheat flourhas more fiber than what you’ll find in white flour, as well as a mix of B vitamins to support a healthy metabolism.Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood

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Cooler weather calls for warm and comforting quick breads, and ourCranberry Nut Breadis one you will want to bake and share with friends and family. The bread has a tender bite, and the cinnamon and orange with a pop of tart cranberry in every bite will leave you feeling like you hit the jackpot on flavor. Featuring less sugar than traditional recipes and fiber-rich whole-wheat flour, it has a wholesome, earthy flavor that brings out the aromatics of the spices and the cranberries. The walnuts add a nice crunch and build on the fiber in this bread—a win for your digestive health. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to use if you can’t find fresh cranberries so you can make this any time of year.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!If you can’t find fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries work well. Coarsely chopping them ensures the taste of cranberry in every bite.Do not overmix the batter; otherwise, your bread will be tough and dense. Gently fold the walnuts and cranberries into the batter to help avoid this.If you have trouble releasing the bread from the loaf pan, run a butter knife or a rubber spatula around the edges.For a deeper, nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts. To toast nuts, place in a small dry skillet over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.Nutrition NotesCranberriescontain proanthocyanidins, which may help reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections, and vitamin C, which can boost your immune health.Walnutsare a source of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that is beneficial for brain health.Whole-wheat flourhas more fiber than what you’ll find in white flour, as well as a mix of B vitamins to support a healthy metabolism.Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood

Cooler weather calls for warm and comforting quick breads, and ourCranberry Nut Breadis one you will want to bake and share with friends and family. The bread has a tender bite, and the cinnamon and orange with a pop of tart cranberry in every bite will leave you feeling like you hit the jackpot on flavor. Featuring less sugar than traditional recipes and fiber-rich whole-wheat flour, it has a wholesome, earthy flavor that brings out the aromatics of the spices and the cranberries. The walnuts add a nice crunch and build on the fiber in this bread—a win for your digestive health. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to use if you can’t find fresh cranberries so you can make this any time of year.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

Nutrition Notes

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCranberry Nut Bread1cupall-purpose flour1cupwhole-wheat flour½cupgranulated sugar1teaspoonground cinnamon1teaspoonbaking powder½teaspoonsalt2largeeggs½cupcanola oil¼cupwhole milk1tablespoongratedorange zest½cuporange juice1tablespoonvanilla extract1cupfrozenorfresh whole cranberries, coarsely chopped½cupchopped walnutsOrange Glaze (optional)⅓cup unsiftedconfectioners' sugar½teaspoongratedorange zest2½teaspoonsorange juice

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Ingredients

Cranberry Nut Bread

1cupall-purpose flour

1cupwhole-wheat flour

½cupgranulated sugar

1teaspoonground cinnamon

1teaspoonbaking powder

½teaspoonsalt

2largeeggs

½cupcanola oil

¼cupwhole milk

1tablespoongratedorange zest

½cuporange juice

1tablespoonvanilla extract

1cupfrozenorfresh whole cranberries, coarsely chopped

½cupchopped walnuts

Orange Glaze (optional)

⅓cup unsiftedconfectioners' sugar

½teaspoongratedorange zest

2½teaspoonsorange juice

Directions

Whisk 1 cup each all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk 2 eggs, ½ cup oil, ¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon orange zest, ½ cup orange juice and 1 tablespoon vanilla together in a large bowl until combined. Add the flour mixture to the oil mixture; fold until just combined, about 30 seconds (do not overmix). Gently fold in 1 cup cranberries and ½ cup walnuts until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

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Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from the pan to the rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

To prepare glaze, if using:Whisk ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar, ½ teaspoon orange zest and 2½ teaspoons orange juice together in a small bowl until combined. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

the glaze being prepared for the Cranberry Nut Bread

Frequently Asked QuestionsThe bread will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to 3 months, which is great if you’re planning ahead for holiday potlucks.After the bread has cooled down, wrap it tightly in foil and seal it in a freezer-safe bag. We enjoy having a slice now and then, so we cut the loaf, wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap and then wrap it tightly in foil. When we want a piece, we let it thaw at room temperature.This bread pairs perfectly with warm and comforting beverages such ascoffee or tea, or a mug of ourHealthy Hot ChocolateorSlow-Cooker Hot Cider with Brandy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bread will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to 3 months, which is great if you’re planning ahead for holiday potlucks.

After the bread has cooled down, wrap it tightly in foil and seal it in a freezer-safe bag. We enjoy having a slice now and then, so we cut the loaf, wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap and then wrap it tightly in foil. When we want a piece, we let it thaw at room temperature.

This bread pairs perfectly with warm and comforting beverages such ascoffee or tea, or a mug of ourHealthy Hot ChocolateorSlow-Cooker Hot Cider with Brandy.

EatingWell.com, November 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)193Calories10gFat23gCarbs3gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

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Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS

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