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Sweet Potato Muffins

October 21st, 2024Snacks & Treats, Food & Recipes

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 10–12  | Preparation: 10 minutes | Total: 28 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (no lumps)
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup*
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a muffin tin or use parchment muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sweet potato, butter/oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
  4. Fill muffin tins 2/3 of the way full.
  5. Bake for 14–16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

*Note: For a sugar free version, replace maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of milk.

Sweet potato muffins RECIPE CARD

Adapted from: yummytoddlerfood.com