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Sweet Potato Pecan Muffins

Delicious and moist muffins made with sweet potatoes and pecans.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Muffins, Pecan, Sweet Potato
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