Sweet Potato Herb Butter Muffins
Sweet Potato Herb Butter Muffins are a delightful blend of sweet and savory that will transform your mornings. These fluffy muffins, featuring natural sweetness from sweet potatoes and aromatic notes from fresh herbs, are perfect for brunch or a cozy snack. Easy to prepare, they promise a burst of flavor in every bite, making them an irresistible treat for family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweet potatoes (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into small cubes; steam until tender (about 15 minutes), then mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, thyme, and rosemary.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; then fold in the sweet potato puree.
- Fill muffin tins evenly with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor; dried herbs can be used but won't have the same impact. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and taste variations.