Breakfast for 10
Carrot Butternut Muffins
Whole grain muffins combine grated carrot and butternut squash, then bake until firm and lightly browned.
$1.66for 4 servings
$0.42 per serving$1.66 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to schoolFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.59Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Honey or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp almond meal
- 1 tbsp ground flax
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup freshly grated carrot
- 1/4 cup pureed butternut squash
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 10-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk the whole wheat flours, almond meal, ground flax, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the carrot and butternut squash.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until firm.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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