Southern Sweet Tater Muffins

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the South with these Southern Sweet Tater Muffins—perfectly moist and spiced to perfection. Made with roasted sweet potatoes, a hint of cinnamon, and a blend of brown and granulated sugars, these homemade muffins deliver a rich, caramel-like sweetness in every bite. The tender crumb comes from buttermilk and melted butter, while the sweet potatoes lend natural creaminess and depth. These easy-to-make muffins are the ultimate treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, making them a must-try recipe for sweet potato lovers. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature, these golden muffins are sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.

Step 2

Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast them directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes, or until soft and tender. Once cool enough to handle, peel the skins and mash the flesh until smooth. Set aside 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes for the recipe.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to combine evenly.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, mix the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and the reserved 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes until smooth and well-combined.

Step 5

Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1145.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3078.5

Total Fat 113.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 650.5mg	0%
Sodium 3217.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 473.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 242.5g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 177.2IU	0%
Calcium 488.9mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 784.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 60.9%