Best 6 Pineapple Pumpkin Muffins Recipes

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Calling all muffin enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a delightful journey into the world of Pineapple Pumpkin Muffins, where flavors dance together in perfect harmony. Picture a tender crumb, infused with the zesty sweetness of pineapple and the warm, comforting notes of pumpkin. These muffins are not just a treat for your taste buds; they're also packed with wholesome goodness, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

Dive into the article to discover two enticing recipes that cater to different dietary preferences. The first recipe, "Pineapple Pumpkin Muffins (with butter)", is a classic rendition that embraces the richness of butter, resulting in a moist and decadent muffin. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the "Pineapple Pumpkin Muffins (with yogurt)" recipe swaps out butter for yogurt, creating a lighter yet equally flavorful muffin.

Both recipes are adorned with a delectable streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch and extra burst of flavor. The streusel, made from a combination of oats, brown sugar, flour, and spices, perfectly complements the moist muffin base.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes are designed for ease and success. Clear instructions guide you through each step, ensuring that your muffins turn out perfectly every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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Provided by Shiran

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 and 2/3 cups (230g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable or canola oil
1 and 1/4 cups (285g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1/4 cup (60ml) milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Grease a muffin pan or line with muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Ad oil and whisk until combined. Add pumpkin and milk and whisk until combined. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture and mix gently just until combined.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake for 16-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • These muffins stay moist for up to 5 days. Keep them in the fridge in an airtight container. Bring them to room temperature before serving. The muffins can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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A moist muffin with a brown sugar and cinnamon topping.

Provided by ACPHIFER

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pans, or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the reserved juice, egg, milk, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix just until blended.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the cinnamon, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter to make the topping.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, then spoon crushed pineapple over the batter and sprinkle with the cinnamon topping.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the crown of the muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 187.4 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

PINEAPPLE PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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This is yummy twist on a traditional favorite. They are great for breakfast or to take for a potluck, or even a nice treat for your co-workers.

Provided by Missy Wimpelberg

Categories     Muffins

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 c extra light tasting olive oil
2/3 c sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c all purpose flour
3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 c low fat buttermilk
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 can(s) (of a 16 oz can ) solid pumpkin or 3/4 cup cooked sweet potatoes mashed
2 tsp vamilla extract
1 Tbsp grated orange zest
8 oz can pineapple tidbits, packed in their own juice, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush the bottom of a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with 1 teaspoon of the Olive Oil.
  • 2. Combine 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk together the flours, baking powder, salt, and the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • 3. Whisk together the buttermilk, the remaining oil, egg whites, pumpkin, vanilla, and orange zest in another medium bowl. Stir in the pineapple.
  • 4. Make a well in the flour mixture, pour in the milk mixture and stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into muffin tins. Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the muffins. Bake 18-20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in middle comes out clean. Carefully remove from tins and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 5. For added decoration, you can even top with some of the grated orange zest and a tidbit or two.

PINEAPPLE AND CARROT SURPRISE MUFFINS



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Enjoy these delicious homemade muffins made with carrot and pineapple - ready in an hour. Perfect to be served at any time of the day!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 1/2 medium)
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups (or spray cups with cooking spray or grease with shortening). In large bowl, stir flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and melted butter with spoon until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping.
  • Stir baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, carrots and pineapple into remaining crumb mixture just until moistened; set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Make indentation in top of each muffin, using back of spoon. Drop about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture into each indentation. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over batter and filling.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and edges spring back when touched lightly. Cool muffins in pan 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or cooled. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SWEET PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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These pineapple muffins make an excellent breakfast treat or dessert. Kids and adults alike will be scarfing them down.-Tina Hanson, Portage, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 20 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. In another bowl, mix pineapple, eggs and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE-APPLESAUCE-PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Pineapple-Applesauce-Pumpkin Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 24m

Yield 36 mini-muffins, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
2 eggs
3/4 cup canned pumpkin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine first 8 ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oil, applesauce, pineapple, eggs, and pumpkin.
  • Add to dry ingredients and stir just to combine.
  • Spoon a rounded tablespoon into each muffin cup.
  • Bake for 12 - 14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 82.9, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use ripe pineapple. Unripe pineapple will make the muffins tart.
  • If you don't have canned pumpkin, you can use fresh pumpkin puree. To make fresh pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin in the oven until soft, then puree it in a food processor or blender.
  • To make your muffins extra moist, add a cup of crushed pineapple to the batter.
  • If you want a muffin with a crispy top, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking.
  • These muffins are best when fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These pineapple pumpkin muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and hints of pineapple and pumpkin, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying muffin recipe, give these pineapple pumpkin muffins a try!

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