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Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Muffins - Your New Favorite Healthy Breakfast Delight

These Sweet Potato Muffins are a nutritious and customizable breakfast delight that both kids and adults will adore.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can swap for whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda can use more baking powder in a pinch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon can substitute with pumpkin spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional but recommended
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes canned sweet potatoes are convenient
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar reduce for less sweet muffins
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter can use vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flax eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure extract
  • 1/2 cup milk almond milk for dairy-free option
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) for added crunch
  • spices (ginger or cardamom) for a delightful twist

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and mix with sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk until creamy.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared tin and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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