Description
Indulge in these fluffy, spiced sweet potato muffins that are not only delicious but also nutritious. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes; boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar and eggs until creamy. Stir in oil, vanilla, and mashed sweet potatoes.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into muffin tins filling two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips to customize your muffins. Swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free options for a healthier twist.