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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Breakfast » Tart Cherry Orange Bread

    ★★★★★ from 11 reviews

    Tart Cherry Orange Bread

    Published Feb 3, 2020 · Modified Sep 13, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 31 Comments

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    Amazing gluten free Cherry Orange Bread bursting with bright citrus flavor! Naturally sweetened, made with wholesome ingredients and amazing with coffee.

    Sliced loaf of Cherry Orange Pistachio Bread

    Oh WOWZA, my friends.

    I'm quite literally jumping for joy over today's insanely fantastical recipe! It all started because I was on a quest to create a lovely loaf that was gluten-free yet sacrificed NOTHIN' when it came to flavor and texture.

    Almond flour to the rescue! Grocery tip: I buy three-pounds bags at Costco, which is by far the best deal.

    The combo of almond + oat flour is one I rave about quite often, and for good reason. It's loaded with healthy fats, plant-powered protein, and nutrients galore from almonds and oats, and also unbeatable in the texture department.

    Even if you adore gluten like I do, this bread is an equally phenomenal alternative to my usual whole wheat ones. The best part about this Cherry Orange Pistachio bread is that it stays fabulous in the fridge for over a week. I'm telling you...like a fine wine, this baby improves with age!

    Slices of Cherry Orange Pistachio Bread

    Bursting with tart cherry goodness!

    Beautifully plump, ruby red jewels that are U.S.-grown Montmorency tart (also known as sour) cherries are my favorite to use in baking.

    Did you know they're not imported like other types of tart cherries, helping to support local agriculture and preserve generations-old family farms? In fact, Montmorency tart cherries are grown locally in seven cherry-producing states including Michigan, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, New York and Pennsylvania. Love that!

    Tart cherries are always in season, since they're available year round frozen, canned, juiced, and dried. They're not in the fresh produce section because they’re picked at the peak of freshness. I typically buy the frozen ones at Whole Foods and the dried ones at Costco.

    Aerial view of batter with cherries and pistachios in glass mixing bowl

    And they're healthy, too.

    The cherries complement the orange flavor in the bread so well with their unique sweet-tart taste. Beyond tasting straight DELISH and being easy on the eyes, tart cherries also contain a concentration of anthocyanins---a polyphenol in the flavonoids family.

    That's right---what used to be a pie filling cherry is now a homegrown superfruit, famed for its versatility, nutrient density and health benefits.

    Research suggests Montmorency tart cherry juice may help aid exercise recovery, making 8-12 ounces of 100% tart cherry juice a great post-workout choice. Melatonin-containing tart cherries have been the focus of multiple sleep studies, as well!

    Helpful tools

    • Loaf pan. Family owned USA Bakeware is my go-to for muffin tins, sheet pans, cookie sheets, and beyond. I love the unique fluted design, natural non stick coating and sturdy construction!
    • Stainless steel mixing bowl. I use the 5qt and 7qt all the time! They hand-wash like a dream and are unbreakable.
    • Silicone spatula: Made in the U.S. and heat resistant, plus I love the wood and white look.

    This recipe makes very tasty muffins. Simply follow the recipe and pour batter into a muffin tin then bake for about 26-28 minutes minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Insanely fluffy!

    Sliced loaf of Gluten-Free Cherry Orange Pistachio Bread

    More tart cherry recipes to love

    • Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Cups
    • Tart Cherry Crumble Pie
    • Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie

    I hope you're as in love with this delectable Cherry Orange Pistachio Loaf as I am! If you make it, feel free to leave a comment letting me know how it turned out. I'm so grateful for your feedback!

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    The most moist and delicious Gluten-Free Cherry Orange Pistachio Bread, lovely with a cup of tea for breakfast. Naturally sweetened and bursting with tart cherries!

    Tart Cherry Orange Pistachio Bread Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 11 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 55 min
    • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    • Yield: 10-12 slices 1x
    • Category: Breakfast/Desserts
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Amazing gluten free Cherry Orange Bread bursting with bright citrus flavor! Naturally sweetened, made with wholesome ingredients and perfect with coffee.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 medium overripe (brown and spotted) bananas
    • ¼ cup orange juice
    • 2 large eggs (sub 2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water for vegan version)
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup avocado or melted coconut oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups super fine almond flour, packed (really pack it in there!)
    • 1 cup certified GF oat flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • 1 tbsp orange zest (from 2 medium oranges)
    • ½ or ¾ cup Montmorency tart cherries
    • ¼ cup pistachios, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan.
    2. Place bananas, orange juice, eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth.
    3. Whisk together almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Fold in cherries and pistachios (I love this silicone spatula).
    4. Pour mixture into loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a knife comes out almost clean. Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes until carefully removing and transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

    Notes

    *TO MAKE OAT FLOUR: If you don't have store bought, make your own by grinding old fashioned oats in the blender until it resembles a fine flour.

    TO MAKE MUFFINS: Pour batter into a muffin tin and bake for 26-28 minutes, or until a knife comes out almost clean.

    TO STORE: Keep bread on countertop in an air-tight container for up to four days. It stays moist for a surprisingly long time! If you still have some left, you can store in the fridge for up to a week or more and it will stay moist.

    TO FREEZE: Wrap the loaf tightly in foil then in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. It will stay fresh for up to four months. You can thaw it on the counter when you're ready to eat.

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    Recipe by Alexis Joseph of Hummusapien™. Photos by Eat Love Eats. 

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Denise Pritchard says

      June 24, 2022 at 9:32 am

      what if I only have pistachios that are salted? Can I rinse them off?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 01, 2022 at 3:44 pm

        Salted is totally fine!

        Reply
    2. Anita says

      July 29, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      I made muffins with fresh, tart cherries and they absolutely wonderful! Great taste and texture and just enough sweetness. I would be happy to serve these to my wheat-eating friends - they would never know they are GF.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Morgan says

      August 29, 2020 at 2:26 am

      YUMMY. I was licking up the batter as I was mixing this up and it turned out so good! I baked muffins and the recipe made 10 muffins which were baked through after 20 mn. My favorite gluten free muffin recipe yet!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 30, 2020 at 4:40 pm

        Mmmmm I love that! I'm thrilled to hear they worked well as muffins 🙂 Thanks, Morgan!

        Reply
    4. Naomi Gaia says

      July 02, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      Hi Alexis. I've been enjoying your delicious creative recipes which I adapt because I am a whole-foods vegan, in addition to eating gluten-free.
      What is the purpose of the bananas in this recipe? I can't wait to make this tempting bread; but I have to watch my potassium intake. As you know, cherries, oranges, and bananas each have a high potassium level so I want to substitute something else for the bananas as it's the tart cherries and orange combination that appeal to me. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks. Stay safe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 07, 2020 at 12:37 pm

        Hey Naomi, this recipe is essentially a banana bread with cherries, so bananas add sweetness, flavor, and contribute to the texture. You may be able to sub with pumpkin or applesauce but it would be less sweet! Hope that helps. Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Giovonne says

      May 16, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      This bread is simple and delicious! I used flax eggs and it turned out great. It was the perfect recipe to use up my super ripe bananas and the remaining orange juice in my fridge!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 18, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        Wonderful! Thanks for sharing that you loved it!

        Reply
    6. Carrie says

      May 14, 2020 at 1:37 am

      This is so good!! I didn't want to buy a massive bag of dried tart cherries at Costco so I found a small bag of dried bing cherries at Trader Joe's and used those. We loved it! Making our second loaf this weekend. You have really approachable yet really delicious recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 14, 2020 at 1:06 pm

        That is the best feedback--thank you so much, Carrie! I feel ya on the giant bag. TJ's never fails!

        Reply
    7. Erica Kambeitz says

      May 06, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      This bread is UH-MAZING! 10/10 for flavor, incredibly moist, and has a fantastic texture. I only wish that it held together better; being gluten-free for a decade now, I am used to GF baked goods falling apart, but a girl can still dream, right? I will definitely be baking this again but might add in xanthum gum to see if it binds it any better.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 06, 2020 at 1:46 pm

        I am so so glad to hear that!! I bet you could add another egg to help it stick together more! Also, if you store it in the fridge, it will firm up. So glad you loved it!

        Reply
    8. Liz says

      April 23, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      The TART CHERRY ORANGE PISTACHIO BREAD is just delicious. My new go-to recipe when I have over ripe bananas.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 23, 2020 at 9:03 pm

        I'm thrilled to hear that, Liz! I have a chocolate version coming Monday that's gonna knock your socks off.

        Reply
        • Liz says

          April 26, 2020 at 8:33 pm

          Looking forward to it Alexis!

          Reply
    9. Ruth says

      April 21, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Alexis,
      What would I need to change in the ingredients and /or baking time if I wanted to make this recipe as muffins rather than a loaf?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 21, 2020 at 6:14 pm

        Hey Ruth! Unfortunately I have not tested this recipe as muffins, but I assume it would work. Since I haven't made it that way, I would be guessing on timing, but maybe 25 minutes? Definitely keep an eye on them. Let me know if you try them!

        Reply
    10. Ruth says

      April 21, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      Hi There! Can you advise what adjustments would need to be made to the ingredients and/or cooking time if I wanted to make this recipe as muffins instead if a loaf?
      Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Erin says

      February 26, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      Woah. This is SO MOIST. Can't get it enough of it with coffee. Make this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Kori says

      February 09, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      This bread is amazing!! Matt & I both love it. I used fresh cherries, & they’re bursting with flavor. I’m planning to make an orange glaze to drizzle over the top of some slices.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 10, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        I'm so so happy to hear how well it turned out for you! And heck yes to juicy fresh cherries 🙂 Thanks, Kori! XO

        Reply
    13. Sienna says

      February 04, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      This is so moist and yummy! It was easy to make and I’ll definitely keep making it 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Lori says

      February 03, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      Do you have nutrition info, including calories

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 04, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Just added it!

        Reply
      • Lori says

        February 05, 2020 at 4:51 pm

        Thank you for nutrition info! Made it, Delicious!

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          February 06, 2020 at 3:41 pm

          Amazing! I'm thrilled to hear you loved it. It's so darn moist! If you could leave a star rating, I’d be really grateful!

          Reply
    15. Michele says

      February 03, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Do you think dried cranberries could be used as a substitute for the cherries? My grocery store doesn't carry them 🙁

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 03, 2020 at 6:45 pm

        Yes! Tart cherries are my favorite but dried cranberries will also work 🙂 If you make it and love it, I'd be super grateful for you to come back and leave a star rating. Thanks and enjoy!

        Reply
    16. Dylan says

      February 03, 2020 at 11:43 am

      I can't get enough of this bread! So delish! Also, those pics are gorg!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 03, 2020 at 6:46 pm

        YAY. Thanks a ton for the love, Dylan! I truly appreciate you taking the tine to rate the recipe, too.

        Reply

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