Delicious Sweet Potato Muffins for a Healthier Snack Option

These healthy sweet potato muffins are a delightful and guilt-free snack option. Packed with nutrients from sweet potatoes and whole wheat flour, these muffins are moist, naturally sweet, and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. They are also easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, maple syrup or honey, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy!

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