Description
Delightful Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins bring tropical sunshine to your breakfast table, blending sweet island flavors with comforting home-baked goodness. Each bite offers a perfect balance of moisture, warmth, and exotic charm that will transport you to a Hawaiian paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded carrots
- 1 cup (240 ml) crushed canned pineapple
Leavening and Spice:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or coat with cooking spray.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a light and airy flour mixture.
- Whisk wet components in a separate vessel, blending eggs, oil, vanilla, and crushed pineapple into a smooth, cohesive liquid.
- Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients, using gentle folding motions to integrate without overmixing.
- Incorporate shredded carrots, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter with delicate stirring.
- Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until tops turn golden and a inserted toothpick emerges spotless.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest momentarily in the tin before transferring to a cooling rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Allow muffins to cool completely, which helps set their tender texture and enhances flavor development.
Notes
- Boost moisture by ensuring pineapple is well-drained to prevent soggy muffins and maintain perfect texture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour for diet-friendly option.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra protein and crunchy texture.
- Prevent dense muffins by avoiding overmixing batter and stirring just until ingredients are combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg