Carrot Applesauce Pineapple Muffins Recipe

Moist, delicious Carrot Applesauce Pineapple Muffins – the perfect healthy treat for the whole family! These muffins are bursting with flavor from the sweet pineapple, tender carrots, and subtly spiced applesauce. Enjoy them warm with a drizzle of vanilla frosting or simply savor their goodness with a cup of tea. A kid-approved recipe that's surprisingly easy to make!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 118.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carrot Applesauce Pineapple Muffins

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How to Make Carrot Applesauce Pineapple Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Drain one 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Set the drained pineapple aside.
  3. Shred 2 cups of carrots using a food processor. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup Splenda (or granulated sugar), 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the reserved 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 large eggs, 1 egg white, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until just combined, about 90 seconds. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the drained pineapple chunks, shredded carrots, and 1 cup applesauce using a spatula.
  8. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy! Optional: Drizzle with vanilla frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g