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 375ยบ. 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

francis oputa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my muffins turned out perfectly! They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Resham Neupane
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These muffins are a bit more dense than I expected, but they're still very good. I think they would be great with a cup of coffee or tea.


Daemonic Gecko91
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The pineapple and honey helped to balance out the flavor of the avocado.


Clyde Barrow
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My kids loved these muffins! They're a great way to get them to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Manik Islam
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These muffins are healthy and delicious, a perfect combination!


Suborna Tarikul
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I will definitely be making these muffins again and again!


Faye Turner
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These muffins are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Tushar Hossain
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I love that these muffins are sweetened with honey and coconut sugar instead of refined sugar.


ganesh theeng
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy!


Hunter Goodrich
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter for a little extra crunch.


Adolf Escobar
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These muffins are a great way to use up ripe avocados.


Aim Dagaya
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I love the combination of avocado and pineapple in these muffins. It's so refreshing and summery.


Abderrhmene Kd
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're packed with healthy ingredients. I love that I can feel good about giving them to my kids for breakfast or as a snack.


Bella Nice
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the muffins were gone in no time.


mh sayem
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These muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start the day! The avocado and pineapple give them a moist and fluffy texture, and the honey and coconut sugar add just the right amount of sweetness.