Breakfast for 12

Cinnamon Carrot Muffins

Name: Cinnamon Carrot Muffins
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnuts; 2 cups shredded carrot; 1 1/4 cups shredded granny smith apple; 1/2 cup desiccated coconut; 3/4 cup raisins; 2 cups wholemeal flour; 1 3/4 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp cinnamon powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 2/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup orange juice

$3.37for 440 minServes 12

Carrot, apple, walnuts, and spices bake into tender wholemeal muffins with a lightly sweet cinnamon flavor.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 3.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	3.5 oz	$2.36Typical price
	Carrots, 0.55 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.55 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Apples, 0.35 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.63Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 1.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 3.75 oz$0.45/oz typical	3.75 oz	$1.69Typical price
	Eggs, 3$0.30 each typical	3	$0.90Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.12

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.84 per serving$3.37 for 4

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Ingredients

3/4 cup walnuts
2 cups shredded carrot
1 1/4 cups shredded granny smith apple
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups wholemeal flour
1 3/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking oil.
Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
Stir in the carrot, apple, coconut, raisins, and walnuts.
Whisk the eggs, olive oil, and orange juice in a separate bowl.
Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 22 minutes, until firm and at least 165 F in the center.

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