Best 7 Healthy Pineapple Zucchini Muffins Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy pineapple and zucchini? Look no further than these amazing pineapple zucchini muffins! These muffins are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them a perfect snack or breakfast option. With the sweetness of pineapple and the subtle flavor of zucchini, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. Not only are they delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. So preheat your oven and get ready to whip up a batch of these delectable pineapple zucchini muffins!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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These delicious muffins are the perfect way to use up your summer zucchini. Easy to make and always delicious!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     bread

Time 54m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine or 2 sticks or 16 tablespoons (melted)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 (8 ounccan crushed pineapple (drained)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins or nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, allspice, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl with a whisk. Add eggs, butter, pineapple, zucchini and vanilla and mix well with a spoon. Fold in nuts or raisins.
  • Spray muffin tins and fill 3/4 full with muffin mixture. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes until brown on top. (Note: I used a large size muffin tins for large muffins and got 8 muffins. You will get 12 to 16 using the smaller tins depending on how full you fill them.)

PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Pineapple Zucchini Muffins are perfectly sweet, extra moist, and fluffy thanks to the addition of crushed pineapple and grated zucchini. This healthy muffin recipe is a great make-ahead breakfast option for the busy week ahead!

Provided by Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini, water squeezed out
One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, well drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the flour across the top of the wet ingredients and then sprinkle the baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder across the top of the flour. Stir everything together just until combined.
  • Add the zucchini and pineapple and stir to incorporate.
  • Pour the batter evenly into 24 muffin cups and bake until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, around 20-22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 180 calories, Sugar 18.4 g, Sodium 212.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg

PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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These are deliciously moist muffins that that'll disappear quickly! Use carrot or zucchini, or both if you prefer. I make a batch of each, then put some in the freezer (in Ziploc bags) for later, which usually isn't very long! My entire family just loves them!

Provided by FROSTH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups vegetable oil
6 eggs
3 cups shredded zucchini
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 4 muffin pans, or use paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the oil, eggs, zucchini, pineapple and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Fill muffin cups 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

HEALTHY PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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I found a similar recipe on food.com #9350 and wanted to change it up a bit to make it healthier. The results were fantastic! Moist and full of flavor. These muffins are loved by my entire family including my super picky 4 year old.

Provided by MN Momma

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 23m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
2 egg whites
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups zucchini (shredded and squeezed dry)
8 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat the egg, egg whites, oil, applesauce, sugar and vanilla until well combined.
  • Stir in zucchini and pineapple.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to batter until just blended. Don't over mix.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Pour batter into sprayed muffin tin.
  • Bake for 13 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Enjoy! These freeze well, if there are any left.

HEALTHY AVOCADO PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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These healthy muffins would be a real treat to enjoy at breakfast, at lunch or on a coffee break. They are delicious served warm from the oven or freeze well. The avocado adds an extra-special touch. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup cubed ripe avocado
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º. In a large bowl, beat avocado until only small lumps remain. Add eggs, honey and oil; beat until blended. Stir in pineapple. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to avocado mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup pecans., Fill 12 greased or foil-lined muffin muffin cups; sprinkle tops with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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A moist muffin with a brown sugar and cinnamon topping.

Provided by ACPHIFER

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pans, or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the reserved juice, egg, milk, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix just until blended.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the cinnamon, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter to make the topping.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, then spoon crushed pineapple over the batter and sprinkle with the cinnamon topping.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the crown of the muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 187.4 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

VEGAN ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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This was an experiment in my kitchen that turned out even better than I hoped! Substituting bananas for the egg that would be in a typical recipe and applesauce for the oil makes this recipe super healthy, moist, yummy, and vegan; although I am not vegan myself, I will make these often!

Provided by moblessed

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 30 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups unbleached white flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups applesauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/4 cups mashed bananas or 2 medium bananas
3 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup golden raisin (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare muffin pans with preferred method.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix apple sauce, pineapple, banana, and vanilla extract.
  • Create a well in the dry ingredients and add the pineapple mixture until well incorporated. Add the zucchini, walnuts,raisins, and coconut. Mix well.
  • Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 292.5, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 2.6

Tips for Making the Best Pineapple Zucchini Muffins:

  • Use fresh, ripe zucchini for the best flavor and texture. Grate the zucchini finely so that it blends well into the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin tins only ⅔ full. The muffins will rise as they bake.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes around 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy the muffins warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Pineapple zucchini muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. The muffins are also low in calories and fat, making them a great choice for people who are watching their weight. With their moist texture and sweet flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give these pineapple zucchini muffins a try!

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