Breakfast for 12
Banana Applesauce Muffins
$1.16for 437 minServes 12
Mashed bananas and applesauce make tender muffins with cinnamon, vanilla, and a lightly sweet crust.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananas, 0.85 lb$0.62/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Canned fruit, 3.5 oz$0.12/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.42Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.47 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
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- 37 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to schoolFall
$0.29 per serving$1.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas 1 1/4 cups mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon sugar (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with oil.
- Whisk the bananas, eggs, avocado oil, applesauce, vanilla, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Stir the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if using.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the centers are firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
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