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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the most delectable carrot pineapple muffins that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with all the essential tips, tricks, and a curated selection of the best recipes to ensure your carrot pineapple muffins turn out perfectly moist, flavorful, and bursting with carrot and pineapple goodness.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CARROT PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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These classic Carrot Pineapple Muffins are flavourful, super soft, and extremely easy to make. Make these delicious muffins in less than 35 minutes.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 34m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
1 cup canned crushed pineapple (with juice), partially drained
2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup raw grated carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line or grease a muffin pan.
  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: crushed pineapple, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined together.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until the ingredients are just combined (no dry ingredients are visible). Fold in the grated carrots. Scoop into the muffin cups, filling each ¾ full. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan and letting them cool further on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or cool with some butter if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 27 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 224 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

CARROT PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Carrot Pineapple Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil or 2/3 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup drained crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • Stir together sugar and oil.
  • Stir in the eggs until well combined.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Stir into sugar mixture just until combined.
  • Stir in carrots and pineapple just until combined.
  • Spoon into greased muffin tin, filling to top.
  • Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 20 minutes or until done.
  • Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove to a rack to finish cooling.

CARROT PULP AND PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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Don't throw away the carrot pulp after you juice those organic carrots! This is a great use for that pulp that many people throw away. Make this recipe or print it and give it to a friend along with your leftover pulp. Tasty!

Provided by suzipen

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups raw sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder (such as Rumford®)
1 teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups carrot pulp from juiced carrots
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup shredded coconut
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
6 eggs
1 cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
1 cup grapeseed oil
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and cloves in a very large bowl. Stir in carrot pulp, dates, shredded coconut, and walnuts.
  • Whisk crushed pineapple, eggs, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and milk together in a separate bowl. Fold into the sugar mixture until batter is well blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin tins, filling each cup almost to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

DAIRY-FREE PINEAPPLE-CARROT MUFFINS



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Previously frozen pineapple is combined with carrots to make these light and airy muffins. These are great for a grab-and-go morning snack. Water replaces the traditional milk to keep this dairy free.

Provided by Bren

Time 1h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
4 tablespoons vegan butter (such as Earth Balance®)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 medium lemon, zested
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrot

Steps:

  • Thaw pineapple chunks, then chop finely. Place in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and press out as much juice as possible with the back of a spoon. Set aside while you prepare the batter.
  • Heat vegan butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals until melted. Allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease or line 9 cups of a standard muffin tin.
  • Place flour into a large measuring cup. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir with a fork.
  • Whisk water, sugars, and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix until blended. Stir in carrots and pineapple until blended; batter will be very thick. Divide between the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 276 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

BASIC CARROT MUFFINS



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The original recipe is in the Mostly Muffins Cookbook from Company's Coming. I made them today and they were wonderful. I made a few alterations to their version and it was so good that that is the one that I am posting. ;)

Provided by Saturn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 27m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup soured milk
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°C.
  • Measure first 7 ingredients into a large bowl. Stir and make a well in the center.
  • Combine next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Add to well.
  • Add grated carrot. Stir until just moistened.
  • Divide evenly among 12 greased muffin cups.
  • Top each muffin with some white sugar or some streusel topping. Here is where you can get really creative. Nuts might be nice for some people. Others might want some oatmeal sprinkled on top. You could do many different toppings in one pan.
  • Bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.
  • **There are a few variations listed in the book.
  • Date Nut Carrot Muffins: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup chopped pecans into buttermilk mixture. The baking time may need to be longer (20-25 minutes total).
  • Ginger Oat Carrot Muffins: Reduce Whole wheat flour to 1/2 cup. Add 1/2 cup quick cooking oats. Add 2 tsp finely chopped, peeled gingerroot. Sprinkle tops of muffins with 1/4 cup quick cooking oats before baking. Baking time may need to be longer (20-25 minutes total).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 222.3, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 4.1

AWESOME CARROT MUFFINS



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I run a day care and was looking for a good snack too feed the kids with little sugar but still big on taste. I came up with these. I have made a batch of these for the last three days now and can't keep them around. Even the parents have been asking for the recipe. Frost with the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.

Provided by MECHELLE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup raisins
2 cups warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
¾ cup brown sugar
3 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and water in a small bowl. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain raisins, discard water and set raisins aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, oil and brown sugar; beat well. Combine egg mixture and flour mixture; mix just until moistened. Fold in carrots and drained raisins. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 395.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

LARGE BATCH CARROT PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Large Batch Carrot Pineapple Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 40 -60 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups carrots, shredded
2 cups pineapple, crushed
2 cups oil (half applesauce, half oil)
8 eggs
4 cups sugar
6 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup raisins (cranberries or nuts)

Steps:

  • Combine the carrots, pineapple oil, eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and rasins. Mix well then add to the wet ingredients. This batter can stay in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
  • To bake: Pre-heat oven to 350. Place the mixture into muffin tins. Cook for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 301, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 23.5, Protein 3.5

CARROT PINEAPPLE CUPCAKES



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These moist and delicious cupcakes are so good that I served them at my wedding reception instead of a traditional wedding cake. They are a hit every time, especially with cream cheese frosting! I have my mom to thank for this awesome recipe.

Provided by Larissa Bergen Smith

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely grated carrot
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Stir white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir flour mixture into liquid ingredients until thoroughly moistened. Mix in carrot, pineapple, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top.
  • Bake cupcakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Cream butter with cream cheese with an electric hand mixer in a bowl until smooth.
  • Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a spreadable frosting; frost the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 412.2 mg, Sugar 51 g

CARROT OATMEAL MUFFINS



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A rich, moist muffin packed with whole wheat, oatmeal, raisins, carrots, pineapple, coconut, and a cream cheese surprise baked right in the center! Great for breakfast and kids love them! I vary the recipe depending what I have on hand and it always works out great. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by WestCoastMom

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup uncooked rolled oats
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup raisins
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
¼ cup softened cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the mixture, and add white sugar, brown sugar, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix just until evenly moist. Fold in the oats, coconut, raisins, carrots, and pineapple.
  • In a bowl, blend the reserved pineapple juice and cream cheese. Fill each muffin cup about 1/2 full with the muffin batter, reserving about 1/3 of the batter. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the muffin cups. Top with remaining batter, so that each muffin cup is about 2/3 full.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 240.4 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

PINEAPPLE SUNSHINE MUFFINS



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Even though my children are grown, they still look for these muffins on Sunday mornings. I put the leftovers, if any, in my husband's lunch for a surprise treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir in pineapple. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrot and sunflower kernels. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three fourths full. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE MUFFINS (HEARTY CARROT MUFFINS WITH COCONUT AND PINEAPPLE)



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With sunny bits of carrot, coconut, and pineapple, these super-moist, super happy muffins are another reason to smile on even the dreariest of days. The list of ingredients is a little long, I know - but these muffins are worth it. I promise.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour (or substitute another cup of all-purpose flour)
1 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup whole milk (can sub unsweetened almond milk or soy milk)
3/4 cup applesauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar (use 1/2 cup if you prefer a less-sweet muffin)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (can sub melted coconut oil)
1 egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups carrot (grated (about 3 medium carrots))
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or place cupcake wrappers in a standard-size, 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and whisk just until all ingredients are incorporated. Gently stir in the carrots, 1/2 cup coconut, and pineapple.
  • Use a cookie scoop to divide the mixture between the muffin cups. Cups should be filled to the top.
  • Sprinkle tops evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons coconut.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until muffin tops spring back when poked and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve plain or with butter, if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 - 3 days, or freeze.

CARROT APPLESAUCE PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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A Delicious and healthy treat. My 2 young sons love these with a little drizzle of vanilla frosting. I think they are delicious plain with a nice cup of hot green tea!

Provided by HollyMoon

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 24 Muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups flour
2 cups Splenda granular
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups coarsely shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1/2 cup applesauce
2 large eggs
1 egg white
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350. Drain the pineapple and save the juice in a seperate bowl. Shred carrots in the food processor and set aside. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, Splenda, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the pineapple juice, 2 eggs, egg white, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat at medium speed until blended - about 90 seconds. With a spoon, stir in the crushed pineappe, shredded carrots and applesauce. Next spoon the mixture into baking cups set in muffin tins. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and remove from tins. Set on wire racks to cool. Serve warm! Serves 24.
  • Tip: for nice muffin tops, fill baking cups to almost the top.

CARROT MUFFINS WITH RAISINS AND DRIED PINEAPPLE



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Now you can have carrot cake in a muffin! To make these even more like carrot cake, use your favourite cream cheese icing to take them over the top! You can even make them into tropical carrot cake muffins with a few substitutions. This recipe is adapted from "Scones, Muffins and Tea Cakes".

Provided by Dragoness

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup oil or 3/4 cup canola oil (good)
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup dried currants or 1 cup dried papaya
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup dried mango or 3/4 cup dried papaya
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or 2 teaspoons nutmeg (can be omitted if going the tropical route)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Grease 18 muffin cups, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add buttermilk, oil, honey and vanilla and mix together until well blended.
  • With a wooden spoon, stir in the carrots, raisins, pecans and pinepple.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture and mix until just blended (don't overmix).
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling to the top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffins spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Let cool for five minutes in the tins, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 22, Protein 4.1

PINEAPPLE AND CARROT SURPRISE MUFFINS



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Enjoy these delicious homemade muffins made with carrot and pineapple - ready in an hour. Perfect to be served at any time of the day!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 1/2 medium)
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups (or spray cups with cooking spray or grease with shortening). In large bowl, stir flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and melted butter with spoon until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping.
  • Stir baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, carrots and pineapple into remaining crumb mixture just until moistened; set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Make indentation in top of each muffin, using back of spoon. Drop about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture into each indentation. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over batter and filling.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and edges spring back when touched lightly. Cool muffins in pan 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or cooled. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe carrots and pineapple. This will give your muffins the best flavor and texture.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the muffins.
  • Use crushed pineapple in its own juice. This will add moisture and sweetness to the muffins.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Carrot pineapple muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast treat. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients like carrots, pineapple, and oats. Whether you are looking for a healthy muffin recipe or a fun and festive treat, these carrot pineapple muffins are sure to please everyone.

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