I’ve somehow done it, y’all. I’ve somehow managed to wear myself out on pumpkin for a bit. I don’t know how, I don’t know when, and I really don’t like it. But… at least in the meantime while I recuperate, I can play around with cranberries now!

I don’t know about the rest of the country, but here in Austin Texas… the allergies are killing everyone right now. ‘Tis the season, I guess. So while I’m a little under the weather (pun intended) and my throat is aching, I thought it would be a nice time to make a fluffy warm breakfast bread.

Baking therapy anyone?

Out of all things bake-able, bread has to be one of the couple of things that I’m more comfortable with. Banana bread, pumpkin bread, poppyseed bread… You name it, I’ve bread-ed it. Well… except for this.

‘Cranberry Bliss’ is one of those things that has been made popular by the coffee giant, Starbucks. I’ve made a version of their cranberry bliss bars before… but when I saw the idea for turning into bread… I. Was. Sold.

This bread is based off the bars. It’s loaded with cranberries, white chocolate chips, and even some candied ginger for a little kick of spice. The bread itself is light and fluffy, and reminds me a lot of my poppyseed bread (which is still one of my all-time favorites.)

If you can’t think of what to make for breakfast for the upcoming holidays, this bread will be a real winner. It’s family easy to make and is SURE to impress friends and family. Plus, it would make a great gift idea too!

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Nutritional Claims: Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Pescatarian • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher