Sweet Potato Muffins
Start your day with breakfast delight by enjoying our Sweet Potato Muffins! These delightful treats, made with care and the wholesome goodness of potatoes, cinnamon and a touch of flaxseed are a delightful addition, to your morning routine. Each bite offers a comforting embrace that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the aromatic charm of cinnamon. Whether you're sharing them with loved ones or relishing in a moment these muffins embody the happiness that comes from homemade baking. So go ahead and treat yourself to the joy of a baked Sweet Potato Muffin – every mouthful is, like experiencing happiness all over again.
24 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 c. mashed sweet potato
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 3/4 c. vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. ground flaxseed meal optional
Instructions
To prepare potatoes:
- Use a fork to pierce the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Bake them at 400 degrees, for around 45 minutes. Until they become soft when poked with a fork.
- Take them out of the oven. Let them cool down. Once cooled peel off the skin and mash the potato until it becomes smooth. Measure out 3 cups of potato.
To make the muffins:
- In a bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until they are well combined. Then gently fold in the mashed potato.
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (163°C).
- Pour the muffin batter into muffin tins or cups filling each two-thirds full.
- If you prefer using flaxseed meal as a topping sprinkle it on top of the muffins.
- Bake in the preheated oven, for 30 minutes. Until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Absolutely! If you want to assemble this recipe gluten-free just switch out the all-purpose flour, with a gluten-free flour blend of your fancy. Just make sure the blend has a binder like xanthan gum to aid with the texture. Also don't fail to check that your baking soda and baking powder are clearly labeled as gluten-free to avoid any cross contamination. By making these adjustments people, with gluten sensitivities can savor these Sweet Potato Muffins without any troubles.