Breakfast for 12

Carrot Banana Muffins

Name: Carrot Banana Muffins
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: dry ingredients; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup flaxseed meal; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; wet ingredients; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 overripe spotty medium to large banana; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large egg; 2 tsp vanilla extract; optional mix-ins; 1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 3 tbsp hemp hearts

$2.75for 435 minServes 12

Carrots, banana, applesauce, and whole wheat flour make tender muffins with warm cinnamon and optional fruit, nuts, or hemp hearts.

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 4.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	4.25 oz	$2.95Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.31Typical price
	Bananas, 0.3 lb$0.62/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Canned fruit, 3.5 oz$0.12/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Almond, 2.25 oz$0.05/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 2.5 oz$0.45/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.13Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.24

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Baking powder and sodaSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.69 per serving$2.75 for 4

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Ingredients

dry ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
wet ingredients
1 cup shredded carrots
1 overripe spotty medium to large banana
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
optional mix-ins
1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3 tbsp hemp hearts

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
Whisk the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Mash the banana in a second bowl, then stir in the carrots, applesauce, maple syrup, almond milk, oil, egg, and vanilla.
Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
Fold in the dates or raisins, walnuts or pecans, and hemp hearts if using.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.