pineapple pumpkin muffins

Name: Pineapple Pumpkin Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) extra light tasting olive oil; 2/3 cup(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 3/4 cup(s) whole wheat pastry flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2/3 cup(s) low fat buttermilk; 2 - egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1/2 can(s) (of a 16 oz can ) solid pumpkin or 3/4 cup cooked sweet potatoes mashed; 2 teaspoon(s) vamilla extract; 1 tablespoon(s) grated orange zest; 8 ounce(s) can pineapple tidbits, packed in their own juice, drained

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Missy Wimpelberg

Franklin, TN

Updated on Nov 30, 2010

This is yummy twist on a traditional favorite. They are great for breakfast or to take for a potluck, or even a nice treat for your co-workers.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 12 muffins

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra light tasting olive oil
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup low fat buttermilk
2 - egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 can (of a 16 oz can ) solid pumpkin or 3/4 cup cooked sweet potatoes mashed
2 teaspoons vamilla extract
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
8 ounces can pineapple tidbits, packed in their own juice, drained

How To Make pineapple pumpkin muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush the bottom of a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with 1 teaspoon of the Olive Oil.

Step 2

Combine 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk together the flours, baking powder, salt, and the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and set aside.
Step 3

Whisk together the buttermilk, the remaining oil, egg whites, pumpkin, vanilla, and orange zest in another medium bowl. Stir in the pineapple.
Step 4

Make a well in the flour mixture, pour in the milk mixture and stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into muffin tins. Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the muffins. Bake 18-20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in middle comes out clean. Carefully remove from tins and cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 5

For added decoration, you can even top with some of the grated orange zest and a tidbit or two.
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