Breakfast for 12
Healthy Carrot Muffins
$2.57for 425 minServes 12
These carrot muffins blend oats, dates, eggs, oil, and maple syrup before baking into moist, lightly spiced portions.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oats, 6 oz$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 8.25 oz$0.45/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $3.71Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.55 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.60Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.72 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to school
$0.64 per serving$2.57 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 8 medjool dates
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 3 1/2 carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- walnuts or raisins (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and oil a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain and blend them with the olive oil.
- Pulse the oats into coarse flour and grate the carrots.
- Stir the oat flour, carrots, dates, maple syrup, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and add walnuts or raisins if using.
- Bake for 18 minutes, until the muffins are firm and the eggs reach 160 F.
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