Irresistible Sweet Potato Muffins You’ll Devour in 1 Bite
Sweet potato muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. These muffins are soft, moist, and lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, sugar, oil, and egg until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked and mashed sweet potatoes for best results.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture if desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg