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Breakfast-Muffins

Breakfast Muffins USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Start your day with wholesome breakfast muffins made with whole-grain goodness, apple sauce, carrots, and sweet spices.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 muffin provides 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract
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Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, whole-wheat
  • ½ cup (2 oz) Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • 2 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Sugar, granulated
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Ginger, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Eggs, frozen, whole, thawed or 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) Yogurt, Greek-style, non-fat, plain
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (1 ¾ oz) Carrots, fresh, shredded
  • ⅛ cup (1 ½ oz) Orange juice, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1 ⅛ oz) Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp Vanilla extract
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:
    Conventional oven: 375 °F.
    Convection oven: 350 °F.
  • Combine flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cloves, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 4.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine eggs, yogurt, carrots, orange juice, applesauce, oil, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix for 1 minute on low speed just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Do not over mix.
  • Lightly coat a six count muffin pan with pan-release spray. Using a No. 16 scoop, portion ¼ cup (about 2 ½ oz) muffin mixture into each muffin cup.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 375 °F for 20 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 20 minutes.
    Serve 1 muffin.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Breakfast Muffins USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
1 muffin
Calories
152
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
202
mg
9
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
25
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
10
g
11
%
Added Sugars included
 
8
g
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
20
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

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