Vegan Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

Looking for a festive and delicious treat that’s also vegan? This Vegan Gingerbread Loaf is the perfect solution! It’s moist, warmly spiced, and easy to make, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. Forget store-bought versions – this homemade loaf is bursting with authentic gingerbread flavor and is surprisingly simple to bake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Vegan-Friendly: No eggs or dairy required!
• Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
• Moist and Flavorful: The perfect balance of spices and molasses creates a delightful taste and texture.
• Festive and Cozy: The quintessential holiday flavor in a convenient loaf.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, molasses, brown sugar, oil, plant-based milk, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips and Variations:

• For a richer flavor, use dark molasses.
• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
• Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze for a pretty presentation.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Enjoy your delicious Vegan Gingerbread Loaf! It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season (or any time you crave that warm gingerbread spice).

Ingredients:
all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, salt, unsweetened applesauce, molasses, brown sugar, vegetable oil, plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat), apple cider vinegar

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