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A batch of sweet potato muffins cooling on a wire rack, surrounded by various ingredients and kitchen utensils

Sweet Potato Muffins

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into one of the muffins comes out clean.
  3. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture until just combined. Add pecans if desired.
  4. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, olive oil, water, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Enjoy these delicious muffins as a breakfast treat or a tasty snack!