These muffins have a rich, moist texture thanks to the sweet potatoes, while the orange adds a burst of brightness. The spices complement the natural sweetness, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The result is a muffin that is both comforting and invigorating!
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups of whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup of olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Sweet Potato: Peel and cube a medium sweet potato. Boil until tender, then mash until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange juice, applesauce, olive or coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in the orange zest and mashed sweet potato.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Fill the Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
The following nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes:
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 170 |
| Total Fat | 6g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg |
| Sodium | 150mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Sugars | 10g |
| Protein | 3g |
| Vitamin A | 80% DV |
| Vitamin C | 15% DV |
| Calcium | 4% DV |
| Iron | 6% DV |