Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these homemade Sweet Potato Muffins, inspired by Southern Living! These fluffy, spiced muffins are packed with moist sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, and chewy dates – the perfect fall or winter treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 250.3 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Sweet Potato Muffins

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How to Make Sweet Potato Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar, ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil, and 1 ½ cups (340g) cooked and mashed sweet potatoes.
  4. Beat at medium speed until well combined.
  5. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and gently stir until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  7. In a small bowl, toss ½ cup (50g) chopped pecans and ½ cup (60g) chopped dates with ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour.
  8. Gently fold the pecan and date mixture into the muffin batter.
  9. Fill the muffin cups ¾ full.
  10. Bake for 27-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

5g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Potato Muffins?

Sweet Potato Muffins takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Muffins?

Sweet Potato Muffins has approximately 250.3 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Potato Muffins?

The key ingredients for Sweet Potato Muffins are Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Eggs, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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