Breakfast for 12
Maple Pecan Banana Muffins
$1.46for 445 minServes 12
Mashed bananas and maple syrup make tender whole wheat muffins topped with crushed pecans.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananas, 0.85 lb$0.62/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Apples, a little$1.79/lb typical | a little | $0.06Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 1.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.05Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.39 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsLunchesBack to schoolFall
$0.37 per serving$1.46 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup maple sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup crushed pecans
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mash the bananas with melted butter, maple sugar, egg whites, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Stir the wet mixture into the flour mixture, then fold in the crushed pecans.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops spring back.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes.
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