Sweet potato muffins with pecan streusel –Hey y’all! Get ready to indulge your taste buds with these delicious Sweet Potato Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins are not only scrumptious but also oh-so-easy to whip up. Let’s get into this recipe that’ll have your kitchen smelling divine!
Sweet Potato Muffins
Check this out! These muffins are packed with the goodness of sweet potatoes and a hint of spice that will remind you of home baking. Trust me; once you try these, you’ll want to make them on repeat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If you like, stir in the chopped nuts for an extra crunch!
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
And there you have it! A batch of scrumptious Sweet Potato Muffins ready for you to enjoy. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, these muffins are sure to brighten your day. Happy baking!