Description
Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of these irresistible Sweet Potato Muffins. With their soft, moist, and fluffy texture, these delightful treats are infused with cinnamon and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Topped with a crunchy brown sugar cinnamon streusel, they are perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert. Easy to prepare and filled with nutritious ingredients, these muffins make an excellent addition to your meal prep or a cozy weekend treat. Whether fresh out of the oven or stored for later, you’ll love how wonderfully versatile they are.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 – 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup canola oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pecan streusel topping (chopped pecans, light brown sugar, melted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and roast pierced sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes until tender. Cool, scoop out flesh, and puree.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices). In another bowl, combine wet ingredients (oil, sugars, eggs, sour cream) with pureed sweet potato.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Let rest for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare pecan streusel by mixing ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Line muffin pans and fill each liner with batter; top with streusel and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg