Cinnamon Raisin Pecan No Yeast Bread (Vegan)

This easy vegan Cinnamon Raisin Pecan No Yeast Bread is quick to make with 9 ingredients, requires no kneading nor rising and just a handful of ingredients. It’s great for spreading, toasting and dunking.

Nothing beats homemade bread: the smell, the taste and the satisfaction levels are next to none. I just love making my own bread but don’t do it nearly as often as I’d like to, until now. I have been happily testing out this fruity, nutty and cinnamon spiced loaf and we are all obsessed with it. It’s easy to make, naturally vegan, contains no yeast and doesn’t require any proofing time. Plus, it’s made in the slow cooker, which is more energy efficient and economical than using the oven.

Why will I love this bread?

This bread is delicious for a few reasons, it’s:

• Fruity, nutty and slightly sweet
• Cinnamon spiced
• Fluffy, tender and wholesome
• Naturally vegan and easily nut-free
• Has a crunchy crust
• Quick to make with 5 minutes prep time
• Easy to make in one bowl
• Requires no yeast, no proofing and no kneading
• Warming, delicious and cosy
• Great for meal prep

If you already love the sound of this bread, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.

What ingredients do I need?

The ingredients are really easy:

• Plant-based milk: you can use any plant-based milk but I like almond, soya, oat or rice for this recipe.
• Apple cider vinegar: mix this with the dairy-free milk and leave for 5 minutes for it curdle into a buttermilk. This helps bind the dough and create the perfect texture.
• Thick dairy free yoghurt: this adds moisture and richness to the dough and creates a lovely tender inside of the loaf. I like the Cocos Organic yoghurt but another similarly thick and creamy plant-based yoghurt will be great, too.
• Self raising flour: for the rise. I have not tested this with gluten-free flour.
• Baking powder: for extra rise. As there is no yeast in the dough, this is important for height and texture.
• Cinnamon: for the sweet flavour.
• Coconut sugar: for sweetness. This is a bread recipe but the flavour is slightly sweet so a little goes a long way. I prefer coconut sugar for the richer colour and flavour but golden or regular caster sugar will also be fine.
• Salt: for flavour.
• Pecans: chop these small into the loaf. I love the sweetness and crunch of the pecans but you could use walnuts, hazelnuts or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
• Raisins: for the sweet chewiness. You can also swap these for sultanas or chopped fried fruits like dates, figs or apricots.

How do I make this bread?

This bread is ready to make in a few steps:

• Stir together the milk and apple cider vinegar: and leave for 5 minutes to curdle.
• Stir the flour, baking powder and cinnamon: as well as the sugar and salt, to combine.
• Pour in the buttermilk and yoghurt: and begin to stir to a shaggy dough.
• Add in the pecans and raisins: and combine.
• Tip onto a floured surface and bring to a ball with your hands: kneading for 1 minute or so.
• Score the top: to make a cross to let steam escape.
• Double line the slow cooker with parchment and place the dough inside: add a tea towel and place the lid on.
• Turn the slow cooker to high: and cook for 2 ½ hours.
• Remove the loaf from the slow cooker: and allow to cool fully.

Is this recipe gluten-free and nut-free?

No this recipe is not gluten-free (try my Gluten-Free Vegan Buckwheat Bread) and to make this nut-free, swap the pecans for seeds or extra dried fruits.

Do I have to use a slow cooker?

At the moment, I have not tested the recipe in the oven, but I imagine it would work. It would cook in much less time though. The slow cooker I use is the Salter Slow Cooker and it works so well, you can save 20% with code NOURISHINGAMY20. If using a different slow cooker, you may need to adjust the cooking times.

Can I add other ingredients?

Yes, you can swap some of the ingredients:

• Pecans: swap for other chopped nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds or seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
• Raisins: you can swap for sultanas or chopped dried fruits like dates, figs or apricots.
• Cinnamon: you can use pumpkin spice or add some ginger, too.

I love this bread, what else can I make?

I hope you are going to love this Cinnamon Raisin Pecan No Yeast Bread and for more ideas, how about my:

• Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
• Giant Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll
• Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread
• No-Yeast Pumpkin Spice Babka Buns
• No-Yeast Pumpkin Buns

I look forward to hearing what you think of this Cinnamon Raisin Pecan No Yeast Bread so please let me know in the comments below and leave a star review above. If you do make this bread, I’d love to see so please tag me, I’m @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest  – please say hello!

With cinnamon raisin bread love x

p.s. the original recipe was made with Salter, but this blog post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own and the slow cooker has become a new staple piece of kitchen equipment.