Sweet Potato Mini Muffins

These adorable sweet potato mini muffins are naturally sweet, moist, and packed with nutrients from mashed sweet potato. They make a perfect healthy snack, breakfast bite, or lunchbox treat for families. No refined sugar needed—the sweet potato and a touch of honey do the work. Easy to bake with market-available ingredients, they store well and freeze beautifully for quick grabs.

Sweet Potato Mini Muffins

Ingredients

For about 24 mini muffins, gather these simple items:

  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, boiled or baked)
  • 1½ cups whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger for extra warmth

Direction

  • Bake these tasty minis with these easy steps:
  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
  • Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potato, honey, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
  • Step 3: In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Step 4: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, stirring gently until just combined—do not overmix. Fold in nuts or raisins if using.
  • Step 5: Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  • Step 6: Bake 12 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrients Information

Per mini muffin (approximate values with honey and no add-ins):

  • Calories: 80 to 100
  • Total Fat: 3 to 4 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 to 1 gram
  • Cholesterol: 15 to 20 milligrams
  • Sodium: 70 to 100 milligrams
  • Total Carbohydrates: 12 to 15 grams
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 to 2 grams
  • Sugars: 6 to 8 grams (mostly natural from sweet potato/honey)
  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Rich in vitamin A from sweet potato for eye health, fiber for digestion, and complex carbs for steady energy. A healthier muffin option with no refined sugar.

Recipes Credit

Contributed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service