Breakfast for 16

Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups

Name: Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water; 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 cup mashed overripe banana; 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini; 1/2 cup soy milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; optional add-ins: 1/4 cup chocolate chips and/or walnuts

$1.00for 437 minServes 16

Mashed banana, zucchini, oats, and nut butter bake into tender breakfast cups with warm cinnamon flavor.

Photo: hummusapien.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Peanut butter, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.32Typical price
	Bananas, 0.3 lb$0.62/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.19Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.4 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.76Typical price
	Almond, 4.25 oz$0.05/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.21Typical price
	Oats, 9 oz$0.10/oz typical	9 oz	$0.90Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.00

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Honey or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

37 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
16servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Dairy-free Kid-friendly Budget Breakfasts

Typical price

$0.25 per serving$1.00 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup mashed overripe banana
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup soy milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
optional add-ins: 1/4 cup chocolate chips and/or walnuts

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease 16 muffin cups with cooking oil.
Stir the chia seeds and water together, then let them stand for 5 minutes.
Mix the chia mixture, nut butter, maple syrup, banana, zucchini, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.
Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and optional chocolate chips or walnuts.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes, until the centers are firm.