How is this Sweet Orange Quick Bread sweetened?

It's naturally sweetened with 10 pitted Deglet dates and a whole peeled orange, both blended into the batter for a rich, fruity flavor.

What kind of flour is used in this quick bread?

This recipe uses a combination of 1 cup rolled oats, which are processed into a flour, and 1 cup whole wheat flour for a hearty texture.

How do I prepare the orange for this bread?

You'll first zest the orange to obtain 1 tablespoon, then peel it, remove any seeds, and blend the peeled orange and zest with the dates until smooth.

Can I add other mix-ins to this bread?

Yes, the recipe suggests stirring in raisins and seeds, if desired, to the batter before pouring it into the parchment-lined loaf pan.

How long does this Sweet Orange Quick Bread need to bake?

It bakes for approximately 50 minutes at 400 degreesF, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

3 years ago

Sweet Orange Quick Bread
[Vegan]

Name: Sweet Orange Quick Bread [Vegan]
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed soaked with 3 tablespoons water); 10 pitted Deglet dates; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 naval orange large; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup raisins (no sugar added) optional; 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds optional

NR By: Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD

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A thick slice of golden-brown Sweet Orange Quick Bread with a moist crumb, garnished with orange zest, on a rustic plate.

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Ingredients You Need for Sweet Orange Quick Bread [Vegan]

1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed soaked with 3 tablespoons water)
10 pitted Deglet dates
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 naval orange large
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup raisins (no sugar added) optional
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds optional

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How to Prepare Sweet Orange Quick Bread [Vegan]

Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Mix flax egg and set aside. Add hot water and pitted dates to a small bowl and set aside.
Add rolled oats to food processor fitted with an S-blade and process for 30 seconds. Add ground oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and ginger powder to a mixing bowl.
Add pitted dates and soaking water to food processor and process until smooth.
Zest orange to obtain the 1 tablespoon orange zest. Peel orange. Add peeled orange (seeds removed), zest and vanilla extract to food processor (with dates) and processor until no chunks remain.
Add date/orange mixture to dry mixture and stir to combine. Stir in raisins and seeds, if using. Pour into a parchment lined 9-inch loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool at least 10 minutes prior to slicing. Enjoy!