Description
These sweet potato muffins are tender, fluffy, and subtly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. They’re made with roasted sweet potato puree, which adds natural sweetness, moisture, and a soft orange hue that looks as inviting as it tastes. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack—and they’re anything but boring!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed roasted sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or neutral oil)
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Optional Mix-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
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Prep the oven & muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with oil.
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Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Combine wet & dry: Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not overmix! If you’re adding any mix-ins, fold them in now.
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Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
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Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra boost of flavor, try adding ½ tsp ground ginger or a dash of clove.
- Roasted sweet potatoes work best for flavor and texture, but canned sweet potato puree can be used in a pinch.
- These muffins freeze beautifully—perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg