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Amazing 15-Minute Moist Sweet Potato Muffins

sweet potato muffins

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Make the most moist and easy sweet potato muffins with warm fall spices. These are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a cozy seasonal treat. You can add chocolate chips or a pecan streusel topping for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 large potato)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, gently fold in chocolate chips or mix pecans into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle any remaining pecans on top.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make sure your sweet potato is pureed until completely smooth for the best texture.
  • For a healthier option, substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
  • These muffins freeze well for up to three months. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
  • If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the total sugar content by 1/4 cup.

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