Dessert for 24
Sweet Potato Banana Muffins
$0.51for 425 minServes 24
These whole wheat muffins mix sweet potato, banana, warm spices, and maple syrup before baking in mini muffin cups.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Sweet potatoes, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price | |
| Bananas, 0.3 lb$0.62/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.17Typical price | |
| Milk, 6.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.06 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more 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 sugarHoney or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to schoolFall
$0.13 per serving$0.51 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.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sweet potato puree/mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 banana
- 3/4 cup any kind of milk
- chopped pecans for topping (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease 24 mini muffin cups with cooking oil.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mash the banana with the sweet potato, coconut sugar, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, and milk in another bowl.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and add pecans if using.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the tops spring back when pressed.
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