Breakfast for 1

Eggnog Breakfast Bake

Name: Eggnog Breakfast Bake
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp yellow corn meal; 2 tbsp buckwheat flour; 1 tbsp whole buckwheat grouts; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 1 egg; 1/2 banana; 1/2 tbsp chia seeds; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp eggnog; 2 tbsp pomegranate arils

$4.22for 47 minServes 1

Cornmeal, buckwheat, banana, eggnog, chia, and egg microwave into a warm single-serving breakfast topped with pomegranate.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cornmeal, 1.25 oz$0.08/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Quinoa, 1.25 oz$0.20/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.23Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Bananas, 0.15 lb$0.62/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.09Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
	Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
	Peaches, a little$2.49/lb typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.05

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Baking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

7 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.05 per serving$4.22 for 4

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Ingredients

4 tbsp yellow corn meal
2 tbsp buckwheat flour
1 tbsp whole buckwheat grouts
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 egg
1/2 banana
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp eggnog
2 tbsp pomegranate arils

Steps

Mash the banana in a microwave-safe mug.
Stir in the egg, eggnog, vanilla, cornmeal, buckwheat flour, buckwheat groats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds.
Microwave the mug on high for 2 minutes, then check that the egg is firm.
Microwave for 30 more seconds if needed, then top with the pomegranate arils.