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sweet potato muffins

Vegan Sweet Potato Muffins

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These vegan sweet potato muffins are lightly sweetened with just the right amount of cinnamon and spice. They’re easy to make and filled with good-for-you ingredients, making them the perfect breakfast or snack!


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (230g) oat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar (Plus 2 tablespoons to sprinkle on top of the muffins, if desired.)
  • 1 3/4 cups (500g) mashed cooked sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line a ½ cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, almond milk, and mashed sweet potato. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Stir in the oil until completely mixed.
  5. Stir in the flour and baking powder until well combined and no lumps remain.
  6. Scoop even portions into the prepared muffin tins, filling to about ¼” inch below the top.
  7. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of each muffin.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before serving.