These tropical pineapple banana muffins are bursting with flavor. The chunks of pineapple add a delicious twist to this familiar favorite!
This recipe is a variation of my pineapple banana bread recipe.
What else can you add to these muffins?
- cashews or walnuts
- macadamia nuts
- shredded coconut
How to store banana pineapple muffins?
These muffins are best enjoyed right away, but you can also store them for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
Helpful tips for making these muffins
- Don't overmix your batter.
- Make sure to drain your pineapples really well. Extra liquid can make the cooking time longer.
- Use overripe bananas, because they are sweeter and the perfect texture.
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Pineapple Banana Muffins
These tropical pineapple banana muffins are bursting with flavor. The chunks of pineapple add a delicious twist to this familiar favorite!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 medium bananas going brown preferably as they are sweeter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pineapples or pineapple tidbits drained
Instructions
Directions:
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Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, peel the bananas and put them into your mixing bowl.
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Using the whisk attachment, run this for about 30 seconds until the bananas are mashed up.
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Then, place the butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 10-20 seconds until melted. Add this to your mashed bananas in your mixing bowl.
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Next, add both the brown sugar, the granulated sugar, and the eggs and mix until smooth for about a minute. Add your vanilla and baking soda next and mix until fully incorporated.
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Finally, you will add the flour ½ cup at a time, making sure to mix well between each addition. The last step is to add the drained pineapples to the batter and stir until they are evenly distributed.
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Add liners to a cupcake pan. Then scoop batter into each liner, a little over half full.
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Bake for 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Recipe Notes
Don't overmix your batter.
Make sure to drain your pineapples, extra liquid can affect the cooking time.
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