Delicious and Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe

These sweet potato muffins are moist, flavorful, and nutritious. Packed with the goodness of sweet potatoes, they are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack. These muffins are easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they have a cozy and comforting flavor. This recipe yields moist and tender muffins that are not too sweet, allowing the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes to shine through. Give these sweet potato muffins a try and you won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 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 unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, mashed sweet potatoes, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. If using, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.

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