Description
These Tasty Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins bring a burst of tropical flavor with juicy pineapple, sweet carrots, and warm spices, topped with optional cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup grated carrots
¾ cup crushed pineapple drained
½ cup shredded coconut optional
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and coconut if using.
4. Gently mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups filling ¾ full.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
7. Frost with cream cheese frosting and garnish with extra pineapple or carrots if desired.
Notes
To store, keep in an airtight container for 3 days at room temp or refrigerate up to a week. Freeze up to 3 months. For dairy-free, skip the frosting or use a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Muffins, Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pineapple, carrot, muffins, tropical, dessert