Description
Sweet potato muffins are a delightful blend of warmth and sweetness, perfect for breakfast or snacks. With their soft texture and inviting aroma, these muffins pack a flavorful punch with every bite. They are not only easy to make but also offer a healthy option that can be enjoyed by everyone, from kids to adults. Bake a batch of these cozy treats to share with family and friends, and watch them disappear in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ⅓ cup melted butter or oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes; boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter (or oil), milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups until about three-quarters full; sprinkle additional cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg