I just love Pineapple & Coconut! It’s just so tropical you know? Over the weekend I decided to try making muffins with pineapple and coconut and they turned out great! The crushed pineapple makes these muffins so moist and flavorful. I think you can even use this recipe to make a cake or cupcakes with a light whipped topping. Either way, these were a nice treat on the first day of Daylight Savings Time when I needed a little pick me up:) Did you bake anything special this past weekend?
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In your Kitchen Aid Mixer, combine the coconut oil and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and the vanilla and beat well.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix together.
- When they are well blended, fold in the can of crushed pineapple and mix until just combined.
- Line 18-24 muffin tins with paper liners and fill the cups 2/3 full.
- Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean.
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Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
These look delicious, Shannon! Growing up my mom loved pineapple so she used it a lot for baking but I don’t think she ever made muffins ~ I’m going to have to give these a try.
I would love for you to share this delightful recipe at this week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ http://cupcakesandcrinoline.com/2013/03/project-inspired-linky-party-week-5/
Hugs,
Mary Beth
shannon says
I hope you like them! It’s a nice change from your normal everyday muffins:) Thanks for stopping by & for the invite! I can’t wait to come check it out!