Description
Delight in the warmth and comfort of homemade Sweet Potato Muffins, a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. These muffins are soft, moist, and infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, they are an irresistible choice for breakfast or a quick snack. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or packed for an on-the-go treat, these muffins will quickly become a family favorite. They are not only delicious but also nutritious, featuring wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes and nuts. Plus, they’re easy to make!
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Canola oil (or melted butter)
- Light brown sugar
- Eggs
- Sour cream
- Chopped pecans (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool before peeling.
- Puree 1¼ cups of the sweet potato flesh in a food processor.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil, sugars, eggs, sour cream, and pureed sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; let rest.
- Prepare streusel topping by mixing pecans with brown sugar and melted butter.
- Fill muffin liners with batter and top with streusel.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg