Sunshine Upside Down Muffins Recipe

Name: Sunshine Upside Down Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1-1/2 cup Crushed Pineapple, Drained And Divided; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Unsweetened Applesauce; 2 whole Eggs Whites, Beaten; 1/2 cups White Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour; 1/2 cups Cake Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/3 cups Chopped Macadamia Nuts; 1 whole Large Carrot, Finely Grated

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Butter
1-1/2 cup Crushed Pineapple, Drained And Divided
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1/4 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
2 whole Eggs Whites, Beaten
1/2 cups White Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cups Cake Flour
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/3 cups Chopped Macadamia Nuts
1 whole Large Carrot, Finely Grated

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in 3/4 cup crushed pineapple (drained of juice) and brown sugar. Continue to heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, while remaining muffin mixture is prepared.
3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, olive oil, applesauce, egg whites, sugar and vanilla extract.
4
In a separate bowl, combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and chopped nuts. Fold flour mixture into liquid mixture, stirring only until moistened. Gently stir in grated carrots.
5
Spray the cups in a muffin tin generously with baking spray (without flour). Spoon about 1 tablespoon warm pineapple mixture into the bottom of each cup, spreading evenly. Spoon muffin batter on top of pineapple mixture, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
6
Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes on middle rack, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and use a sharp knife to run around the edges of each muffin. While muffins are still warm, turn tin over onto waxed paper to release muffins.
7
Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
8
Nutrition info per 1 muffin: 175 calories, 8g fat, 2g protein, 24g carbohydrates, 2g fiber

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Butter, 1-1/2 cup Crushed Pineapple, Drained And Divided, 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Sunshine Upside Down Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Sunshine Upside Down Muffins

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