Pumpkin and Pineapple Muffins

There's nothing better than a homemade baked good. Especially if you're not feeling well or if you're needing a pick me up. 

I heard the ingredients to this recipe and thought "Pumpkin and Pineapple? Together?" After much consideration, I remembered, "It's the thought that counts."

Pumpkin and Pineapple Muffins

from mama!

2/3 cups oil

1 1/3 cups buttermilk

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla

16 oz can pumpkin (2 cups)

16 oz can pineapple tidbits

1 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 cups white flour

1 ½ whole wheat flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

preheat oven to 400. beat liquid ingredients together with pumpkin and pineapple. add dry ingredients to liquid mixture. make sure to break up all baking powder clumps before adding. mix just to combine. DO NOT over mix. transfer batter to greased or lined muffin tins. sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top. bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. 

mixed batter

You could probably add some walnuts for a bit of a crunch. I was making these for other people and get worried about nut allergies. The pumpkin cinnamon combo is pretty awesome and the pineapple adds a nice sweet touch!

I will admit, the combination of pumpkin and pineapple sounds a bit weird. Give it a try though. It's pretty nutritious and delicious! And a great treat to share with friends!