Sweet Potato Muffins

Prep time:  30 mins

Cook time:  30 mins

Total time:  1 hour

Serves: 12

 

Ingredients

• 1 c + 2 Tbsp sweet potato puree
• ¾ c coconut milk
• ⅔ c brown sugar
• ⅓ c water
• ¼ c oil
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 c flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly oil a muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, mix together sweet potato puree, coconut milk, brown sugar, water, oil, maple syrup, and lemon juice.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures until just moistened.
5. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan.
6. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Let muffins rest a moment in the pan, then cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.