Description
Homemade Sweet Potato Muffins are a delightful treat that will fill your kitchen with warmth and irresistible aromas. Soft, moist, and subtly sweet, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack. Packed with nutritious sweet potatoes and aromatic spices, they can be easily customized with nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed fresh or frozen for later, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes (mashed, about 2 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, and melted coconut oil.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg