Description
These Sweet Potato Muffins are a deliciously nutritious treat that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with wholesome ingredients, making them perfect for school lunches or after-school snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Spoon the batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Always opt for fresh sweet potatoes for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: muffins, sweet potato, school snack, healthy treats, kid-friendly