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Sweet Potato Muffin Recipe With Cinnamon Crunch Topping

Light and airy sweet potato muffins made with leftover holiday sweet potato casserole. Enjoy for breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups sweet potatoes mashed
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Zest from 1 orange
  • Topping
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar crystals
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray muffin liners with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt.
  4. In a separate large bowl whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, milk and orange zest.
  5. Add sweet potatoes to the liquid mix and whisk until well blended.
  6. Add the flour mixture and stir until ingredients are moistened. It's ok if the batter is a little lumpy.
  7. Fill the muffin liners with batter three fourths full.
  8. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar/cinnamon mix on each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

Notes

  • To make a glaze instead of adding the sanding sugar, sift 1 cup of powdered sugar in a small mixing bowl. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir until well blended. To thin, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 316mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 316mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.