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Is the set AA+A always bigger than A+A?

Let $A$ be a finite set of real numbers. Is it always the case that $|AA+A| \geq |A+A|$?

My first instinct is that this is obviously true, and there is a one-line proof which I am foolishly overlooking. Can anyone provide one? Of course, any proof would be welcome! Any partial results would also be of interest.