Dessert for 12
Pineapple Carrot Muffins
$2.11for 430 minServes 12
Whole wheat muffins mix pineapple, carrots, raisins, and applesauce before baking until firm and lightly browned.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
 | Pineapple and mango$3.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
 | Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.34 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to schoolFall
$0.53 per serving$2.11 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup all purpose unbleached flour
- 1 cup pineapple pulp
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup whole raisins
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- rolled oats for topping (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk the egg, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla, and canola oil in a bowl.
- Stir in the pineapple pulp, shredded carrots, and raisins.
- Mix both flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a second bowl, then fold them into the wet mixture.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and add rolled oats if using.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the centers are firm and reach 160 F.
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