Description
Sweet potato muffins are a delightful blend of earthy sweetness and warm spices, perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. Each bite offers a moist texture infused with cinnamon, complemented by crunchy nuts that provide an irresistible crunch. The inviting aroma wafts through your kitchen, making these muffins a go-to treat for family gatherings or cozy mornings at home. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, these muffins will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- Roast the sweet potatoes until soft, about 30-40 minutes. Let cool slightly and then mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg