Sweet Potato Muffins

I love sweet potatoes. This is surprising because, in general, I only eat raw vegetables. I enjoy them so much that I went on a sweet potato binge a few years ago. I tested recipes for baked sweet potatoes, sweet potato casserole, sweet potato pie, sweet potato rolls, sweet potato biscuits, and sweet potato fries. My favorite, by far, has been this Sweet Potato Muffin recipe. Although these muffins are fairly plain, without any added nuts, fruits, or chips; I adore them for their simple goodness. And, with sweet potatoes being plentiful and inexpensive this time of year, they are perfect for Thanksgiving.

Sweet Potato Muffins

½ cup melted butter

¾ cup raw sugar

¾ cup mashed sweet potatoes

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour

¾ tsp. salt

2 ¼ tsp. baking powder

1 ½ tsp. cinnamon

Whisk together butter, sugar, sweet potatoes, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir until combined. Scoop into greased muffin pan and bake at 350˚ for 18-20 minutes, or until golden. Yield: 12 muffins.

Frugal Tip: When you find sweet potatoes on sale, purchase enough to cook, mash, and freeze in ¾ cup portions for Sweet Potato Muffins.