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Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins Recipe

Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins Recipe
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These Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins are a delightful tropical twist on classic carrot muffins. Moist and flavorful, they are perfect for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or greasing.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add wet mixture to dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Add Mix-Ins: Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, coconut, and walnuts.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can add a cream cheese frosting for extra sweetness.
  • For a healthier version, you can substitute some of the flour with whole wheat flour.

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