Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting aroma of Lighter Sweet Potato Muffins that blend sweetness and spice for a delightful treat. These fluffy, moist muffins are made with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes and whole wheat flour, making them perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack. Customize with your favorite add-ins such as nuts or chocolate chips for an extra flavor boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk (or nut milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Once cool, mash in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In the mashed sweet potato bowl, add eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and milk; mix until combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—lumps are okay!
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg