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Sweet Potato Muffins

Tender and lightly sweet, these sweet potato muffins come together easily for breakfast or snacking.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/3 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted and cooled butter

Optional Streusel

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, beat together the sweet potato and brown sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla. Stir in milk and vegetable oil. Stir dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture until combined, but do not overmix.
  • Optional streusel: Mix together 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar, then use a fork to mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons of melted butter until clumps form. Sprinkle over the tops of the muffin batter.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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