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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Holiday Fruit & Nut Loaf

Name: Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Holiday Fruit & Nut Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum); 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp nutmeg; 2 ripe bananas, mashed; ½ cup maple syrup or agave syrup; ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¼ cup neutral oil (e.g., avocado or sunflower); 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup chopped dried cherries or cranberries; ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans; ¼ cup chopped dates or raisins; ¼ cup chopped red and green glacé cherries (optional, for decoration); Optional: ¼ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips; Optional: sprinkle of gluten-free oat crumble or chopped nuts on top

Category:

Bread

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

1 person

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 60-70 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

A festive and wholesome fruit loaf perfect for the holidays or special occasions! Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and natural sweetness — this loaf skips gluten, soy, and dairy while delivering comforting aroma and chewy texture.

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What You’ll Need:

Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup maple syrup or agave syrup
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup neutral oil (e.g., avocado or sunflower)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

½ cup chopped dried cherries or cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
¼ cup chopped dates or raisins
¼ cup chopped red and green glacé cherries (optional, for decoration)
Optional: ¼ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Optional: sprinkle of gluten-free oat crumble or chopped nuts on top

Prepration for:Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Holiday Fruit & Nut Loaf

Step 1/7

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2/7

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3/7

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

Step 4/7

Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 5/7

Add Fruit & Nuts: Fold in the dried fruit and chopped nuts. Reserve a few cherries or nuts to sprinkle on top if desired.

Step 6/7

Pour into Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Garnish with reserved cherries and a sprinkle of gluten-free oat crumble if using.

Step 7/7

Bake: Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips: You can soak dried fruits in warm water or orange juice for 10 minutes before adding for extra moisture. Stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days; also freezer-friendly!

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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Holiday Fruit & Nut Loaf

Directions

Step 1

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3

Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Combine Wet & Dry:
Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 5

Add Fruit & Nuts:
Fold in the dried fruit and chopped nuts. Reserve a few cherries or nuts to sprinkle on top if desired.

Step 6

Pour into Loaf Pan:
Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Garnish with reserved cherries and a sprinkle of gluten-free oat crumble if using.

Step 7

Bake:
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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What You’ll Need:

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