Instructions:
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan (8×4-inch) with butter or coconut oil, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make the Bread Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and erythritol until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), almond milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries. If you’d like a more even distribution, you can toss the cranberries in a little almond flour before adding them to the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
3. Bake the Bread:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with foil and continue baking.
4. Cool the Bread:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Make the Glaze:
- While the bread is cooling, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered erythritol and fresh orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more orange juice if necessary.
- Optionally, you can add a pinch of orange zest to enhance the flavor.
6. Glaze the Bread:
- Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Slice and serve!
Tips & Variations:
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetness of the glaze or the bread batter to your liking by increasing or decreasing the amount of erythritol or sweetener.
- Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the bread batter for added texture.
- Make Ahead: This bread stores well for several days. Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
This Keto Cranberry Orange Bread with glaze is a perfect holiday treat or a simple snack any time you want something sweet but still keto-friendly. Enjoy! Let me know if you need further adjustments!
