Breakfast for 3

Small Batch Apple Muffins

Name: Small Batch Apple Muffins
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 apple; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp milk or cream

$3.05for 435 minServes 3

Three tender apple cinnamon muffins bake quickly, then receive a simple vanilla glaze after cooling.

Photo: pinchofyum.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Apples, 0.2 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Heavy cream, a little$0.22/oz typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.29

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Breakfasts Back to school Fall

Typical price

$0.76 per serving$3.05 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 tbsp butter
1/2 apple
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp milk or cream

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease three cups of a standard muffin pan with butter.
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in a small bowl.
Whisk milk, egg, and melted butter together, then stir them into the dry mixture.
Peel and finely dice the apple, then fold it into the batter.
Divide the batter among the three prepared muffin cups and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until firm.
Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together, then drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.