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Sweet Potato Muffins

Soft and Delicious Sweet Potato Muffins for Nourishing Mornings

These Sweet Potato Muffins are soft, nutritious, and flavorful, making them perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 cups mashed sweet potato about 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar reduce for super sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup ground flaxseed meal optional
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts for added texture
  • 1 banana mashed banana for extra flavor
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour substituted for added nutrition

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes until soft.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, then fold in the mashed sweet potato.
  5. Line a muffin tin with liners or grease it. Fill each cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for approximately 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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