Name: Sweet Potato Oatmeal Muffins
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2½ cups Oat flour; 1 tablespoon Baking powder; ¼ teaspoon Coarse salt; ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon; 1 cup Dark brown sugar (packed); 1½ cups Mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 large); ½ cup Oat milk; ⅓ cup Neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)

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These Sweet Potato Oatmeal Muffins are soft, cozy, and packed with warm spices. They’re made with wholesome ingredients like free oats, canned sweet potato puree, and healthy fats. These potato muffins are a must-bake for anyone craving a feel-good treat!

Pair your muffins with Rice Coffee or a side of Ginisang Repolyo. It’s a comforting combo!

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Sweet Potato Oatmeal Muffins

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These sweet potato muffins are vegan-friendly, dairy-free, and made with simple pantry ingredients. No mixer needed - just one bowl and a spoon!

Sweet potato adds fiber, vitamins, and natural sweetness. Oat flour makes it hearty but still soft. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of sea salt give them that warm, spiced flavor you’ll love.

This recipe is perfect if you’re looking for healthy muffin recipes or want to explore new recipes with easy swaps. Add-ins like pecans, chocolate chips, or a swirl of peanut butter can level them up fast.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need: (affiliates)

Oat flour
Baking powder
Coarse salt
Ground nutmeg
Ground cinnamon
Dark brown sugar
Sweet potato
Oat milk
Neutral oil

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the sweet potato into chunks. Boil or steam until very soft, then mash and let cool.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners or grease lightly.

3. In a large mixing bowl, mix brown sugar, oat milk, and mashed sweet potato until smooth.

4. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and oil until the mixture is well combined.

5. Add oat flour and baking powder. Stir dry ingredients until no lumps remain.

Mixing bowl filled with flour and spices

6. Divide batter evenly in the muffin tray, filling each almost to the top. You can sprinkle some brown sugar on top.

7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins rest in the pan for 30 minutes.

8. Then serve and enjoy!

Substitutions & Variations

Ingredient Swap
Swap oat milk with almond or soy milk.
Don’t have oat flour? Use whole wheat flour or a gluten-free blend.
Variation
You can add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or even canned pumpkin for flavor twists.
Mistake to Avoid
Avoid overbaking or they’ll dry out.
Storage Tips
- These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temperature.
- Or keep them in the refrigerator to stay fresh longer.

FAQs

Why do you need flour in muffins?

The all-purpose flour gives the muffins structure. Stir just until no dry spots of flour remain, but avoid over-mixing so that the muffins remain tender.

Is sweet potato a good substitute for bread?

Cooked sweet potato slices make an excellent and tasty substitute for bread buns, especially with burgers. They may also be used in a variety of recipes for grain-free breads and flatbreads.

Can I eat sweet potatoes on a sugar-free diet?

During 30-day no sugar challenges, participants are encouraged to fill up on whole, nutrient-dense foods, including:
- Vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, carrots, asparagus, zucchini, sweet potatoes.
- Fruits: apples, oranges, berries, grapes, cherries, grapefruit.