Go Back
Sweet potato muffins have garnered popularity for their unique flavor and nutritional benefits. Combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices, these muffins are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. They are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, making them a versatile addition to your baking repertoire.

Quick Cozy Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins

Delicious and warm muffins made with mashed sweet potatoes and spices.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1.0 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 0.333 cup coconut oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.0 large eggs
  • 1.0 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.0 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.0 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 0.5 cup raisins or chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.
  • Prepare Sweet Potatoes: If you haven’t done so already, roast your sweet potato until tender (about 45 minutes at 400°F or until easily pierced with a fork), allow it to cool, then scoop out the flesh and mash until smooth.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted coconut oil or butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  • Blend Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Add Extras: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins or chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each one about 0.666 full.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20.0 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool & Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5.0 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy: Serve warm with a pat of butter or simply enjoy them as is!

Notes

Optional ingredients can be adjusted based on preference.
Keyword breakfast, muffins, sweet potato