Ingredients
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- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin tins.
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes; steam or boil until tender (about 15 minutes). Mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs; add mashed sweet potatoes, milk, oil/butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 68g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg