Description
Bake these ultimate moist sweet potato muffins for a cozy, spiced treat perfect for fall mornings or a satisfying snack. They are easy to make and full of warm flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed sweet potato and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix only until the batter comes together. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a baked or microwaved sweet potato for the best texture when mashing.
- For a healthier option, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- These muffins freeze well for future snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Muffin Batter
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approx. 220
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 32g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 45mg