Breakfast for 6

Carrot Coconut Muffins

Name: Carrot Coconut Muffins
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 3/8 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt; 2 1/2 tbsp applesauce; 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp vanilla; 3/4 cup finely shredded/grated carrots

$2.00for 440 minServes 6

These gluten-free muffins combine carrots, coconut, walnuts, and warm spices in a tender yogurt-based batter.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 1.75 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.75 oz	$1.18Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 1.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Canned fruit, 1 oz$0.12/oz typical	1 oz	$0.13Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.23Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.00

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Breakfasts Back to school

Typical price

$0.50 per serving$2.00 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
3/8 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 1/2 tbsp applesauce
1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup finely shredded/grated carrots

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line a six-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
Stir in the walnuts and coconut, then whisk the yogurt, applesauce, oil, egg, and vanilla in another bowl.
Fold the wet mixture and carrots into the dry mixture until just combined.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the muffins in the pan for 10 minutes before removing them.