Description
Bake the ultimate moist and easy sweet potato muffins. These muffins capture the cozy flavors of fall baking with warm spices. They are simple to prepare and result in a fluffy texture perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- (Optional) 1/2 cup chocolate chips or pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or by hand until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- If using, sprinkle the tops with chocolate chips or pecans.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fully cooked and cooled sweet potato puree for the best texture.
- For a healthier option, substitute half the butter with applesauce.
- These muffins freeze well for future enjoyment.
- You can substitute the spices with 1 1/2 teaspoons of pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg