Sweet Potato Muffins

These sweet potato muffins are moist, fluffy, and secretly healthy! Made in just one bowl, these muffins have no flour, oil, or eggs in them. 

Sweet potato muffins are one of my absolute favorite things to use sweet potatoes for. It’s got an almost identical texture to pumpkin puree but has a more pronounced flavor. We’ve made sweet potato brownies and a sweet potato cake with it, but I think muffins might be my favorite.

I know the idea of sweet potatoes in a dessert may sound a little odd, but think of it this way- it’s no different than adding banana to muffins to bread. Kids and adults love it, and they make such a wholesome snack.

Table of Contents

1. Why this recipe works
2. Ingredients needed
3. How to make sweet potato muffins
4. Tips to make the best recipe
5. Dietary swaps and substitutions
6. Storage instructions
7. More healthy muffin recipes to try
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Sweet Potato Muffins (Recipe Card)

Why this recipe works

• Made in one bowl. Everything is blended together in either a food processor or blender, so there is barely any cleanup.
• Secretly healthy. Using oats as the base, these muffins are high in fiber and protein, and the addition of sweet potato takes nutrients to another level. They are also completely dairy-free.
• Ready in under 30 minutes. From prep to plate, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.
• Kid friendly. These are perfect for lunch boxes or even a healthy breakfast. 

What we love about this sweet potato muffin recipe is just how versatile they are. You can enjoy a couple as a healthy breakfast or add some healthy frosting on top for a guilt-free dessert.

Ingredients needed

This recipe calls for pantry staple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Here is what you’ll need:

• Rolled Oats. I used old fashioned oats, but quick oats will work too. They will be blended to a flour-like consistency.
• Coconut sugar. While any sugar works, I like the refined nature of the coconut kind. 
• Baking powder. Gives the muffins the rise and fluffiness.
• Cinnamon and nutmeg. To give a delicious warm flavor to the muffins, and brings out the natural sweetness of the sweet potato. 
• Salt. To bring out the natural sweetness of the muffins.
• Mashed sweet potato. I precooked a sweet potato in the microwave until soft and tender. Once cool, I used a stick blender to pulverize it into a smooth texture. You can use my method for baking sweet potatoes or air frying sweet potatoes too. 
• Milk of choice. Any milk works, I used unsweetened almond milk.
• Almond butter. A healthier alternative to traditional butter or oil. You can also use cashew or peanut butter.
• Egg OR replacement. These muffins work with both traditional eggs and also egg replacements.

How to make sweet potato muffins

Step 1- Make the batter. Start by adding all the ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse everything together until a smooth and thick batter remains.

Step 2- Pour into muffin tin. Next, distribute the mixture amongst a 12-count muffin tin. 

Step 3- Bake. Bake the muffins for 25-27 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Step 4- cool then serve. Finally, let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips to make the best recipe

• Do not overbake the muffins as they will continue to cool as they are cooling down. Once you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean, remove it from the oven.
• While delicious on their own, these muffins taste even better with some mix-ins. Try chopped pecans, chocolate chips, or other spices (pumpkin pie spice is great!)
• If you find canned sweet potato puree, you can use that instead of baking one from scratch. Just make sure there is no added sugar in them. 
• If you are worried about your muffins sticking to the muffin pan, use muffin cups or muffin liners. 

Dietary swaps and substitutions

The beauty of these muffins is just how easy they are to adjust to your personal preferences or dietary habits. Here is what we’ve tested:

• Make them gluten-free. For gluten-free sweet potato muffins, replace the rolled oats with certified gluten free rolled oats or gluten-free flour. 
• Swap out the almond butter. Any smooth nut or seed butter works. You could try coconut oil but I can’t vouch for that.
• Cut the sugar. Use a sugar substitute instead of the coconut sugar.

Storage instructions

To store. Muffins can be kept at room temperature, provided they are to be enjoyed within 3 days. To keep sweet potato muffins fresh, store them in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. They will keep fresh for 7 days.

To freeze. Place muffins in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

More healthy muffin recipes to try

• Healthy blueberry muffins
• Healthy pumpkin muffins
• Protein muffins
• Healthy oatmeal muffins

Frequently Asked Questions