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Mini sweet potato muffins dusted with sugar on a rack

Mini Sweet Potato Muffins

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These tender Mini Sweet Potato Muffins are a cozy favorite for fall but easy enough to enjoy all year long. Sweet potato, oats, and cinnamon make these little muffins perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or snack time.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini muffins

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 large eggs, whisked

  • 1 cup sweet potato purée

  • ½ cup milk

  • ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweet potato purée, milk, oil, and vanilla.

4. Make the Batter

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir just until everything is combined.

Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins less tender.

5. Fill the Muffin Pan

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup.

6. Bake

Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the muffins are cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let them cool briefly before removing them from the pan.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix: Stir the batter just until the ingredients come together for soft, tender muffins.

  • Make your own purée: Bake sweet potatoes or yams at 400°F for about 1 hour. Let them cool, slice them lengthwise, and mash the flesh with a fork until smooth.

  • Use leftover sweet potatoes: Plain leftover baked sweet potato can work well as long as it’s smooth and not heavily seasoned.

  • Portion evenly: Using about 1 tablespoon of batter per mini muffin helps them bake evenly.

  • Author: Miks
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

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