Breakfast for 6
Carrot Coconut Muffins
These gluten-free muffins combine carrots, coconut, walnuts, and warm spices in a tender yogurt-based batter.
$1.73for 4 servings
$0.43 per serving$1.73 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: peasandcrayons.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $1.18Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.13Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/8 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 1/2 tbsp applesauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup finely shredded/grated carrots
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a six-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Stir in the walnuts and coconut, then whisk the yogurt, applesauce, oil, egg, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Fold the wet mixture and carrots into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 10 minutes before removing them.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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