Breakfast for 12
Carrot Muffins
Shredded carrots, orange juice, and whole wheat flour bake into lightly sweet muffins with a tender crumb.
Typical price
$0.97for 4 servings
$0.24 per serving$0.97 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.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup melted margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup white flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 2 cups shredded carrots
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with margarine.
- Whisk the egg, orange juice, melted margarine, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Stir the white flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Add the dry mixture and shredded carrots to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the centers are firm.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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