Golden Pineapple Carrot Muffins
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2cups unbleached flour
- 1teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2teaspoon baking soda
- 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1teaspoon unprocessed sea salt
- 2-- eggs
- 1/2cup mashed banana
- 1/2cup expeller-pressed oil
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/2cup canned crushed unsweetened pineapple, undrained
- 1/2cup finely shredded raw carrot
Instructions
These light and cakey yet wholesome muffins are perfect for breakfast or a lunch snack. The banana and pineapple add a natural source of sweetness while the strands of grated carrot add texture and color. Enjoy warm out of the oven.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. GRease an 8-cup muffin tin.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl.
Combine the eggs, banana, oil, and vanilla in a blender. Pour over the dry ingredients. Add the walnuts, pineapple, carrot, and nuts and stir just until the flour is moistened.
Fill the muffin tin cups two-thirds full, using a 1/3 cup measure.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, testing for doneness with a toothpick or piece of pasta.
Reprinted with permission from The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook, by Laura Trice. Copyright 2010 Running Press.
