Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar*
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs, or vegan alternative**
1 cup oil or applesauce (unsweet)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 8oz can crushed pineapple (DRAINED)
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (or other add-in***)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Oil a muffin tin & set aside.
- If using, prepare vegan egg alternative** & set aside.
- Open crushed pineapple & set aside to drain.
- Prepare add-in of choice & set aside.
- Sift together all dry ingredients into large mixing bowl: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg.
- Stir the drained pineapple, eggs, oil/applesauce, & vanilla into the dry ingredients to build the muffin batter. Stir until just combined.
- Stir add-in of choice into the batter, until just combined.
- Portion the completed batter into muffin tins until ¾ full.
- Bake at 350F for 20-25 mins, or until inserted toothpick returns clean.
- Once cool, store in airtight bag up to 1 week. Can also store in freezer-safe bag/container in freezer for up to 1.5 months.
Notes
*Optional: use 1 cup white sugar & 1 cup brown sugar for increased depth of flavor
**Vegan option: replace egg with 1 tbsp ground flax seed+3 tbsp water. Mix & sit aside for 15 mins. before adding.
***Add ins can include shredded zucchini/carrot/apples/pears, mashed banana. etc., or none for a simple option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 min
- Category: Breakfast