Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Grease a 5" x 9" (1.5 quart) loaf pan.

Step 3

Prepare your flax eggs by whisking together ground flax seeds and water. Set aside to thicken.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the sugar, applesauce, melted coconut oil, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and flax mixture together.

Step 6

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well to combine.

Step 7

Fold in the cranberries.

Step 8

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.

Step 9

Pour into greased loaf pan.

Step 10

Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the loaf to fully cool before cutting into it.