Best Sunshine State Muffins Recipes

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GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE MUFFINS (HEARTY CARROT MUFFINS WITH COCONUT AND PINEAPPLE)



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With sunny bits of carrot, coconut, and pineapple, these super-moist, super happy muffins are another reason to smile on even the dreariest of days. The list of ingredients is a little long, I know - but these muffins are worth it. I promise.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour (or substitute another cup of all-purpose flour)
1 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup whole milk (can sub unsweetened almond milk or soy milk)
3/4 cup applesauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar (use 1/2 cup if you prefer a less-sweet muffin)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (can sub melted coconut oil)
1 egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups carrot (grated (about 3 medium carrots))
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or place cupcake wrappers in a standard-size, 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and whisk just until all ingredients are incorporated. Gently stir in the carrots, 1/2 cup coconut, and pineapple.
  • Use a cookie scoop to divide the mixture between the muffin cups. Cups should be filled to the top.
  • Sprinkle tops evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons coconut.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until muffin tops spring back when poked and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve plain or with butter, if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 - 3 days, or freeze.

SUNSHINE MUFFINS



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From Taste of Home, April 2007. Submitted by Linnea Rein. Easy and tasty corn muffins made with a cake mix. Posted by request.

Provided by Kitty Kat Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 14 Muffins, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
9 ounces pck yellow cake mix
8 1/2 ounces pck corn muffin mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, water, milk and oil. Stir in mixes and mix well. Fill greased and floured muffin cups half full.
  • Bake for 18-22 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 mins; remove from pans to wire racks.
  • Sprinkle with some granulated sugar while still hot, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 567, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 20, Protein 5.4

EMPIRE STATE MUFFINS



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These muffins are really packed with lots of good stuff.I am not sure where I got this recipe (probably either the newspaper or my mother). They are very versitle can add or substitute alot of ingredients.

Provided by StephB

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 18 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded unpeeled apples
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup raisins or 1 cup blueberries
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped nuts
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine apples and sugar.
  • Gently fold in cranberries, carrots and nuts.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to bowl.
  • Mix well to moisten dry ingredients.
  • Combine eggs and oil and stir into apple mixture.
  • Fill 18 greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 375 for 20- 25 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes before removing from tins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 328.5, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 3.9

SUNSHINE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Sunshine Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 orange
1/2 cup orange juice
1 egg
1/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans or walnuts)

Steps:

  • Cut orange into 8 pieces.
  • Put cut-up orange (The WHOLE orange, orange juice, egg and oil in blender).
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Blend.
  • Add raisins and nuts.
  • Blend just until mixture is mixed.
  • Pour mixture into muffin tins and bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 280.5, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 2.6

SUNSHINE MUFFINS



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From the book "The Best of Pantry, from the editors of Harrowsmith Country Life." Posted as per request. Substitute poppy seeds for the sunflower seeds and grated apple for the carrots in these delicious muffins that can be tailor made for different tastes.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1 banana, mashed
3 eggs
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon, and mix well. Stir in carrots, apricots, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, coconut and banana.
  • Beat together eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake at 375*F (190*C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Makes 24 muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 125.5, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.4, Protein 2.9

LOW-FAT SUNSHINE MUFFINS



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Modification of Graybert's Sunshine Muffins. These are packed with orange flavor and are a lighter version of the original!

Provided by focusedbarnes

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 orange
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 egg
1/4 cup applesauce
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose white flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut orange (DO NOT PEEL!), place in food processor along with orange juice, egg and applesauce and process until smooth.
  • Add flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and process.
  • Fold in raisins and nuts.
  • Pour into muffin cups and bake at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 180.6, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 13.6, Protein 2.6

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