Description
Deliciously Moist and Naturally Sweet—Perfect for Breakfast or a Snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin well.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, maple syrup or honey, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Optional Add-ins:
- If using nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freezing Tip: These muffins freeze well. Place cooled muffins in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for a quick snack.
- Customization: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like allspice or cardamom.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 3g