Sweet Potato Muffins

A delicious sweet treat. The sweet potato adds moisture and a subtle caramel-like flavour, making them perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even a healthy dessert option. They can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 3 days and are also great to freeze in batches.

Credited to: Coeliac UK

Kcal: 219.2

Serves 12
10 mins prep
18 mins cooking time

Ingredients

  • 240g gluten free plain flour* 
  • ½ tsp xanthan gum  
  • 1 tsp baking soda 
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 200g light brown sugar  
  • 2 eggs   
  • 70ml vegetable oil   
  • 225g sweet potato, finely grated  
  • 80ml milk   
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract     
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar 

Notes: *Check Coeliac UK Food and Drink Information for suitable products

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan/200°C/Gas Mark 6.  Line a muffin tin with 12 paper cases or spray generously with non-stick spray.  
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, and cinnamon. 
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, oil, grated sweet potato, milk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined.  
  4. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking cases and fill them evenly between the 12 muffin cases. Bake the muffins for 16-18 minutes or until baked through.  
  5. Cool the muffins for 5 minutes in the muffin tray and then transfer to a cooling rack. 

Nutritional information per serving

Kcal
219.2
Fat
6.7g
Carbs
34.6g
Protein
5.1g
Fibre
0.8g
Sugars
15.5g