Did you know that of all the photos posted to social media, food photos are posted more than anything else? And of those photos – guess what is the most popular?
Dessert, of course! There is just something about a little something sweet that gets almost all of us going. I know I love my sugar fix and have something sweet at least once a day. When you love sugar like I do, (and I’m guessing like most of you – since those are always the most popular photos), it’s important to try to be smart when choosing what kind of sugar to use in your baked goods.
I was actually introduced to Sugar In The Raw several years ago when I wanted some turbinado sugar to top some muffins with. Since then, it’s a pantry staple for me. It is all-natural, and I love the crunch it gives when it’s sprinkled on top of things. (Like these muffins!) And surprisingly, it bakes up quite easily as well, not leaving a gritty or crunchy texture, but a natural texture. You’d never know I didn’t use regular granulated sugar!
And Sugar In the Raw is also great for rimming drink glasses with, as well. I’m not a fancy drink girl, but it’s a necessity for things like Virgin Frozen Margaritas! If you are going to take the time to make something delicious, you might as well be using a product you know is all-natural!
You all know that I have a little obsession with muffins. So when I came across this recipe for Carrot Pineapple Muffins on the In The Raw website, I knew they would make a perfect breakfast for my family. And I love that you use diced carrots for the recipe instead of shredding them, like I’ve always done in the past. I loved the little bursts of carrot flavor you got when you bite into one. And of course, I loved the crunch the Sugar In The Raw gave to the top of the muffins, and the sugar that was added to the muffins gave them the perfect amount of sweetness.
These are muffins that my whole family enjoyed!!
Carrot Pineapple Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 can 8 ounce juice-pack crushed pineapple
- Milk as needed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/3 cup Sugar In The Raw®
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 2 tablespoons Sugar In The Raw®
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray 12 muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
- Drain the pineapple reserving the juice. Set the pineapple aside. Add enough milk to the pineapple juice to make 3/4 cup. To the pineapple juice/milk mixture, add the vegetable oil, egg and vanilla.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, Sugar In The Raw®, baking powder and salt. Stir in the wet ingredients, just until moistened. Fold in the reserved pineapple and carrots.
- In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons Sugar In The Raw® and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the muffins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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- From In the Raw
*This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.*
vypassetti cake pops says
Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole looks absolutely amazing!
Jenny G says
My teenage son is really into spiced nuts right now so I would make the Spiced Walnuts.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking says
I’m loving the Berry Energy Shake!
Joanne says
I definitely love the crunch of raw sugar on top of muffins! THese sound delicious!
Gabi says
Mmmmm- they all look good but give me the Dark Chocolate Pudding or Gridiron Apples for sure. 🙂
Heather Spooner says
I’d like to make the Turbinado Energy bars. Thanks!
Katie Rose says
Cranberry Apple Pie!!
Ray says
I love oatmeal so my recipe pick is for the No Bake Nutty Oat Bars! Thanks!
Renata says
I follow you and I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Serene_streams/status/245490151986458625
Thank you again – love your pictures – they are gorgeous!
Renata says
Mmmm! Love Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole! So reminiscent of the holidays! Thanks so much!
MaryBeth says
I love using raw sugar but have only used to “on top” of desserts/baked goods. I want to make the White Chocolate Pear Bread Pudding. The recipe is described as decadent and who doesn’t need a little decadence once in a while??
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
Carrots and pineapple are such a great match! These muffins look just perfect! I’d love to try the recipe of the mulled apple cider from In The Raw. I’m ALL about fall recipes right now. 🙂
Blog is the New Black says
These look awesome! Love the pops of orange.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
What a fun muffin recipe. The Ambrosia Waldorf Salad sounds great from their site.
Sylvie says
What a lovely muffin recipe.
Rosa says
Great muffins! Desserts are always extremely popular…
Cheers,
Rosa