A sweet loaf of sugared vanilla snickerdoodle bread has all the tangy flavors of our favorite cinnamon cookie. Vegan and gluten free recipe.
recipe originally published September 7, 2012
Sugared Vanilla Snickerdoodle Bread
My favorite childhood cookie was not a classic Chocolate Chip.
Nope - I loved the tangy, lightly sweet Snickerdoodle. Not the simple cinnamon cookie so many think it is - a true Snickerdoodle gets that tang from an essential ingredient that not everyone uses - cream of tartar.
I love that unique snickerdoodle flavor so much, I transformed that flavor into a Snickerdoodle Smoothie. Unusual, but so tasty.
Gluten Free Baking
Like most of the recipes I make, this soft and fluffy Sugared Vanilla Snickerdoodle Bread loaf is gloriously gluten free! If you want to make this and do not need to be gluten free, a regular all purpose flour will work in place of the gluten free all purpose blend.
If you are gluten free? No need for a pantry full of flours - one does the trick with this recipe! There is a note about the flour - I have a suggestion and a preference for cake and quick bread recipes.
My flour of choice is local to me Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour. It works especially well in recipes like this one - cakes and quick breads - because the ingredient list does not include gums. This is my go to for most gluten free baking.
Those One to One straight sub type flours (and other flours with gums) work GREAT for cookies. Perfectly crisp or gloriously chewy cookies. For cakes and breads, the gums tend to result in a... well... GUMMY texture! That is my opinion from many of my baking experiences, anyway.
(see vegan breakfast recipe options here.)
This Sugared Vanilla Snickerdoodle Bread is great as is. For a festive finish, I do like to drizzle a bit of a vanilla glaze over the top, and sometimes follow that up with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
You can do one, or either, or both! Or none!
another fun Bakers Tip: Even if you don't plan to serve it then, make a loaf right before a party or having guests over. Your kitchen smells so good.
even another tip? Make a second loaf and French Toast it!
Seriously - a soft, fluffy cake version of a Snickerdoodle cookie. Mmm.
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Sugared Vanilla Snickerdoodle Bread
a sweet loaf of Sugared Vanilla Snickerdoodle Bread has all the sweet and tangy flavors of our favorite cinnamon cookie. vegan and gluten free!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flax seed, freshly ground
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅔ cup vegan granulated sugar
- ½ cup dairy free milk
- ½ cup dairy free vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup coconut oil or dairy free butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or paste
- 1 ½ cups gluten free all purpose flour *See note
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a loaf pan and line with parchment.
- Grind flax seed in blender, coffee grinder. Place ground flax in a bowl, add water and stir. Set aside to gel (this equals / replaces two eggs).
- In large mixing bowl, cream together sugar, milk, yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
- Add on top of wet ingredients without mixing: flour, cinnamon, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix the tartar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into the flour, then mix flour into wet ingredient mixture.
- Stir in flax gel.
- Pour into prepared (parchment, spray) full size loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 °F for 40 - 45 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Set on cooling racks to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, *adjusting milk to suit the consistency you prefer. Drizzle over cooled bread.
- Store in covered container. Enjoy within 3 days.
Notes
For cake and bread recipes, I prefer gluten free flour blends without xanthan gum. Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose does not include gums.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 103mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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jenna says
what if i wanted to use eggs instead of flax-do you know how many eggs that would be?
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Jenna! that amount of flax replaces two eggs.
Sarah says
Is there anything I can use instead of flax (I never seem to have it in the house)?
Thank you
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Sarah! I have made this several times with only the flax, so I preface this with that - I have not tested any other egg substitutes.
if you have chia seeds, that would be my first suggestion - the same amount as the flax + water.
if you happen to have some aquafaba (the liquid in a can of chickpeas, 1/2 cup of that would work here, too.
applesauce or banana are good moisture adding binders, but the banana especially will change the flavor. (1/2 cup.)
plain mashed potato (1/2 cup) gives a light texture to baking. I haven't used this much beyond dinner rolls.
hope this helps, please let me know what worked for you!
Sarah says
This looks scrumptious! Cannot wait to try it, pinned and hopefully making it this weekend. Perfect for a quiet morning with coffee.
Monica says
Wow! This is such a great idea! Snickerdoodles are one of my family's favorite cookies, I'm sure that they are going to go crazy for this bread!
jenna | the urben life says
This sounds amazing!! So festive and delicious looking. Love that it's vegan 🙂
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
I've never had snickerdoodle bread before, what a great idea - and that GLAZE!!! Looks so delicious!!!
Zuzana says
This is a perfect combination, right when we needed because of holidays season. What a great coincidence.
Jules Shepard says
This looks absolutely to die for! I'm pinning and will be making this soon. Yay for snickerdoodles!
Erin Dee says
I love snickerdoodles! What a great idea of making a snickerdoodle bread! Looks so delicious!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Erin! I wish I had a slice to go with my coffee right now... 😉
Susan says
Funny, just yesterday my mum asked if we had any cream of tartar, which I do. She asked me what I used it for, and I said snickerdoodles, but I couldn't tell her why. Now I know, the tang!
Snickerdoodles are not well known in Australia, but I love them. Though I think I love snickerdoodle things (like the So Delicious cashew ice cream) more than the cookies themselves.
So definitely keen to try some snickerdoodle bread and a snickerdoodle smoothie!
Kristina Sloggett says
YES - I love snickerdoodle flavored things just as much or more than the cookie. that So Delicious cashew ice cream is the best...