Description
Delightfully moist and flavorful, these Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins are a perfect blend of sweet carrots and tangy pineapple, topped with a creamy frosting. Ideal for breakfast or a tasty snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pineapple chunks for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add Extras: Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts, and shredded coconut (if using).
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost Muffins: Frost the cooled muffins with the cream cheese frosting and garnish with pineapple chunks.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your sweetness preference.
- Optional ingredients like walnuts and coconut can enhance texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 Minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg