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Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Muffins That Boost Your Health and Mood

Delicious Sweet Potato Muffins that are gluten-free and vegan, perfect for snacking or breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato Packed, from a small sweet potato
  • 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk Choose a brand without fillers
  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed "Egg" Mix with 2.5 tbsp water and let sit
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Or raw honey
  • 1 cup Organic Brown Rice Flour Buckwheat flour can also be used
  • 1/4 cup Organic Coconut Flour
  • 1 tbsp Aluminum-Free Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder Adjust based on preference
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Powder Fresh ginger works well
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder For color and benefits
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves Adjust or omit based on taste
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Adjust or omit based on taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts or Seeds Walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash Can substitute for sweet potato

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Muffin Tray
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • baking tray
  • Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Puncture a sweet potato and bake for about 1 hour until soft.
  3. Grease your muffin tray with coconut oil.
  4. Once cooled, scoop 1 cup packed of mashed sweet potato into a bowl.
  5. Add flaxseed "egg," coconut milk, olive oil, and maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
  8. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for later enjoyment.

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