Carrot Pineapple Muffin Cups: Easy and Flavorful Twist on Muffins
Delicious and moist carrot pineapple muffin cups that are a delightful twist on traditional muffins.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffin cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
- These muffins can be topped with cream cheese frosting for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Carrot Pineapple Muffin Cups