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Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins

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Tropical-inspired carrot muffins made with crushed pineapple, warm spices, and a tender crumb — optionally topped with cream cheese frosting and pineapple chunks for a bright and comforting brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • Optional: ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • Optional frosting: cream cheese frosting or vanilla glaze
  • Optional topping: extra pineapple chunks, toasted coconut, or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease each cup well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until no dry streaks remain — do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in grated carrots, well-drained crushed pineapple, and any optional mix-ins such as walnuts or shredded coconut.
  6. Scoop the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2⁄3 full to encourage domed tops.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If frosting, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting over each cooled muffin and top with pineapple chunks and a sprinkle of coconut or chopped nuts if desired.
  10. Store frosted muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; unfrosted muffins can be stored at room temperature or frozen for longer shelf life.

Notes

  • Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid soggy batter.
  • Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture and moisture.
  • Customize with chopped walnuts or shredded coconut for added texture.
  • Let muffins cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Freeze unfrosted muffins for up to 2 months; thaw at room temp before serving.

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