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A close-up stack of four golden brown Sweet Potato Muffins resting on a white plate, highlighted by sunlight.

Simple Sweet Potato Muffins


  • Author: kitchenpaw.com
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for moist muffins using cooked sweet potato puree.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  4. Beat in the egg, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can use canned sweet potato puree if you do not have cooked fresh sweet potato.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: sweet potato, muffins, breakfast, baked goods, quick bread