Dessert for 12
Carrot Cake Muffins
Whole wheat muffins mix carrots, applesauce, raisins, coconut, and walnuts before baking under a cream cheese glaze.
$2.92for 4 servings
$0.73 per serving$2.92 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrupOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup natural unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 4 oz light cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tbsp almond milk
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the carrots, maple syrup, applesauce, egg, olive oil, vanilla, and milk in another bowl.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then fold in the coconut, raisins, and nuts.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond milk together, then spread it over the cooled muffins.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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