Pineapple Cornbread Muffins

[sarahsmile]

These muffins were so good and easy to make. I used my mini muffin pan and that made them crispier. They were dense, sweet and hearty. I used vegan sugar for the sweeter and only a ½-cup. I also used plain soymilk and a touch of cinnamon! I highly recommend, so good!!!

[leavemeakiss]

I didn't have any soymilk, so I just added water. Reduced sugar to half a cup, but they were still a bit too sweet to me - I'd reduce to 1/4 or perhaps take all of it out.  I added almost 3/4 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup quick oats, as well - I'd probably increase the oats to a full cup or 1.5 cups because I didn't notice them in there (I really like textured muffins).  They came out really nicely, a little crispy on the top.  I'd like them even a little more crunchy on the sides and top, though - perhaps raising the oven temperature to 425 during the first 10 minutes would do the trick?  I got 24 muffins out of this, but I've already eaten... well, a lot.  They were really good, and the pineapple flavor was really light and good.  The texture was really great - I loved the grittiness of the cornmeal.

They rose really well during the first 20 minutes, and then shrank down.  Do all muffins do this?

[nicklamon]

These were just so yummy I can't say enough about them.  We didn't put all the pineapple  called for (we were having them with chili), but we will for sure next time.  This has got us hooked on muffins in general, and got me to thinking that fruit+cornbread=greatness.

[veganosaurus]

These were spectacular!  Absolutely delicious.  I shared them with friends and everyone loved them.  I used 1/2 cup of sugar rather than 3/4 (as suggested by a previous poster), and they were plenty sweet.   You could even do less sugar than that.  The texture and flavor were wonderful.  I will definitely be making these again.

[phylbea]

This is the best muffin recipe using cornmeal that I've ever used. So moist and yummy. I used only 1/2 cup sugar and it was still quite sweet - but not too sweet. It's a quick and easy recipe and I will make it again.

[KT22A]

these were great!  I cut the sugar to 1/4 cup after reading the "too-sweet" reviews, but I rather wish I hadn't - will keep it at 1/2 cup or more next time.  they were still delicious.  who'd have thought pineapple and cornmeal could be so wonderful together?!

[ungreen]

These were delicious and I'll definitely be making them again!  The only thing, though, was that baking them at 400 seemed to be too high.  I took them out of the oven at 20 minutes and they were already a little burnt.  I'll try 350 next time.  Also, I used 1/2 cup sugar and that seemed like plenty.  Thanks for the yummy recipe!

[chloe0922]

I made these yesterday for a local vegan group potluck and everyone loved them!  I love the sweetness and moistness of the pineapple mixed with the cornmeal.  Delicious.  Thanks for a great recipe

[lilyinthedark]

the mixture seemed rather wet.. assuming you meant to put the pineapple juice in with the pineapple. they turned out alright, reminded me more of pineapple upside down cake or something.

[lilyinthedark]

they tasted pretty good.

[veronica66]

i tried this recipe yesterday and it was GREAT!  i too found that 400 degrees was too high after i checked them at the 15 minute mark.  the edges were brown but the center was still gooey.  knowing a bit about baking, i immediately turned the oven to 350 and let them bake for a grand total of 30 minutes.  i love these muffins.  not too sweet, not too crunchy, just perfect!

thanks
veronica

[GenesisDiet]

These muffins were great and rose very well for vegan muffins. Thanks for the great recipe.

[Di]

These sound totally yummy and I bought corn meal and the crushed pineapple today. Oh, I bought a muffin pan too! 
My only question before attempting them is, do you add the juice from the can of pineapple or do you drain the pineapple?

Thanks so much!

Di

[veganlily]

To the previous poster: no, I am pretty sure you use the juice from the pineapple too...that's what I did.

I really liked these.  I think they are 4 stars for me.  I used whole spelt flour and a bit under 1/2 cup sucanat. I also replaced all but one tablespoon of oil with applesauce and added blueberries to half of them.  My can of pineapple was only 14 ounces, I think the full 20 ounce can would have given these a little more moisture and sweetness, which would have been good.

FYI for those who share their baked treats: These pleased my healthier coworkers but not so much the total non-veggie meat eaters, so if I were baking to share, I would use these only in healthier crowds.  The recipe for simple blueberry muffins on this site had a much warmer reception from the general population in my office.