Healthier Cinnamon Crunch Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthier Cinnamon Crunch Sweet Potato Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup 1% milk or skim; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3/4 cup pecans optional, for extra crunch; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into chunks
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup 1% milk or skim
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup pecans optional, for extra crunch
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 standard muffin cups with butter or butter-flavored nonstick spray.
2
In a bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
3
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, applesauce, milk and orange zest. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute. Add the mashed sweet potatoes and stir until completely blended. Add the flour mixture and stir just until evenly moistened. Don't over stir, the batter will be slightly lumpy. Fold in pecans if desired.
4
Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling it 3/4 full. Sprinkle each muffin with cinnamon-sugar topping. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and passes the toothpick test. Lightly dust with more cinnamon-sugar topping. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

612

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into chunks, 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Healthier Cinnamon Crunch Sweet Potato Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthier Cinnamon Crunch Sweet Potato Muffins

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