Sweet Potato Apple Muffins

Submitted by actress_singer_danc

"Low in fat, high in fibre, and very moist."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 muffins

ingredients

• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup skim milk
• 1⁄2 cup granulated unbleached cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees celsius.
2. Steam sweet potatoes until soft. Mash until consistent.
3. Meanwhile, cook apples in a saucepan and just enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan, until the water has all but evaporated. Mash or process the apples.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the baking soda, baking powder, and flour. If the dough is too dry, add a bit of milk.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, apples, and vanilla, until consistent.
6. Gradually add the egg mixture to the the sweet potato mixture, and whisk together.
7. Pour batter into greased muffin tray, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Enjoy!

Reviews

[madelyn80]

I added 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cloves, and 1 teaspoon ginger to mine. They are good. I may put smashed bananas in next time and cut the sugar down.