Description
Sweet potato muffins are a delightful blend of warm, earthy sweetness and soft texture. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are spiced with cinnamon and packed with nutritious ingredients. Bake a batch for a cozy treat that will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes (mashed, about 1 medium potato)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roast sweet potatoes until fork-tender (about 45 minutes), then cool and mash.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, milk, and melted butter until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop batter into lined muffin tins, filling each cavity two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched and are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 142mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
Keywords: Customize with nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips for added flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.