Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins

Introduction

Swap your traditional muffins for an array of these beautifully baked, nutritional galore, Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins. Brimming with syrupy sweet potatoes, a touch of cinnamon, and crunchy pecans, they’re a treat to your taste buds and an enchanting departure from typical muffin varieties. Let’s embark on a delightful baking journey!

The Ingredients

1. 2 medium sweet potatoes (approximately 1 cup pureed)
2. 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (preferably a mix of rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch)
3. 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
4. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
5. 2 large eggs
6. 1/4 cup canola oil
7. 1/4 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
8. 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
9. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10. 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (only if your flour mix doesn’t already contain it)
11. 1/2 teaspoon salt
12. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
13. 1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus more for topping)

Step by Step Guide

Follow these steps carefully to ensure your Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins turn out perfect every time:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Bake sweet potatoes until they’re soft. Let them cool completely before peeling and pureeing them.
3. In a large bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum (if using), salt, and cinnamon.
4. In another bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, applesauce, eggs, canola oil, and almond milk. Whisk until you get a smooth mix.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just until combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with more pecans if you like.
7. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy Your Muffins!

These delightful Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins are best enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. Their moist texture and sweet flavor make for a delicious breakfast or snack that everyone will love. Enjoy!

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