These homemade pineapple muffins are a sweet and tropical treat that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With the perfect balance of sweetness from the pineapple and moisture from the batter, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Interesting Facts
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Adding coconut to these muffins gives them a hint of tropical flavor and texture.
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer shelf life.