Best 7 Toddler Sweet Potato Muffins Recipes

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The vibrant orange vegetable, sweet potato, is a nutrient-rich food. It is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. As parents, it can be challenging to incorporate more nutritious meals into your toddler's diet, and sweet potato muffins are an easy and delicious way to do just that. We have compiled a list of the best sweet potato muffin recipes that are packed with flavor, moisture, and numerous health benefits. Whether you're looking for classic sweet potato muffins, ones with hidden vegetables, gluten-free options, or muffins made with whole wheat flour, we have got just the recipe you need.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET-POTATO MUFFINS



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Delicious muffins that are a little bit different than you'd expect.

Provided by jen

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ⅛ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups peeled, shredded sweet potato
½ cup raisins
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin tins to hold 12 muffins.
  • Whisk together brown sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs in a small bowl.
  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, spices, salt, and grated sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the egg mixture. Stir the egg mixture, gradually incorporating it with the flour mixture. Stir in the raisins and walnuts
  • Spoon the batter into the tins. I like to fill each tin to the rim to make a large cap. Bake the muffins for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Take the muffins out of the oven and run a paring knife carefully around each muffin, then invert the pan, and knock one edge against your work surface to release the muffins. Serve the muffins right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 221.4 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

SPICED SWEET POTATO MINI MUFFINS FOR BABY + TODDLER



Spiced Sweet Potato Mini Muffins for Baby + Toddler image

These mini muffins are moist and tender and absolutely perfect for baby's first muffin.

Provided by Michele Olivier

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup Beech-Nut just sweet potato puree ((see notes for alternatives))
1 egg
3 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray or line 16 mini muffin cups with cooking spray or paper liners.
  • In a blender, add in the oats, banana, puree, egg, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger and allspice and blend on high for 1-2 minutes, scrapping down sides when needed, or until the oats are completely broken down and the batter is smooth.
  • Add in the baking powder, baking soda and salt and blend on low for 20 seconds.
  • Pour batter into muffin cups until they are 2/3 of the way full. Place muffin tin in over.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Let cool and enjoy.

SWEET POTATO MUFFINS



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Mini sweet potato muffins that are naturally sweetened with fruit and delicately spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.

Provided by Amy Whiteford

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 13

85g (1/2 cup) Sultanas / Raisins (*SEE NOTE 1)
125g (1/2 cup) Sweet Potato Puree (*SEE NOTE 2)
65g (1/4 cup) Ripe Banana, mashed
1 Egg (*SEE NOTE 3 (for tested egg alternative))
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
185ml (3/4 cup) Milk (*SEE NOTE 4 (for tested dairy-free alternative))
125g (1 cup) Whole Wheat Flour
50g (1/2 cup) Oat Flour (*SEE NOTE 5)
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Ginger
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190C / 375F and grease a 24 cup mini muffin tray with cooking spray or butter.
  • Place sultanas in a bowl and soak in boiling water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, mashed banana, coconut oil, , eggs and vanilla extract. Mix them with a whisk/fork until they are combined. Add the milk and mix again until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl add the flour, oat flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg baking powder. Gently stir to mix through
  • Drain the sultanas.
  • Add the dry flour mix to the wet ingredients and fold in gently until just combined. Then add the sultanas giving it one more gentle stir.
  • Divide the batter evenly between 23 muffin cups. Bake muffins for 12-15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 9 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FLUFFY SWEET POTATO MUFFINS



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Plan to prepare the sweet potatoes at least an hour-and up to 3 days ahead-before you start making the muffins so it has time to cool. See the Notes for options for the sweet potato. These are very lightly sweet. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar if desired to make them sweeter.

Provided by Amy Palanjian

Categories     Snack

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mashed sweet potato ((very smooth and cool or at room temperature))
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter ((slightly cooled; 1/2 stick))
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 egg ((lightly beaten))
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon ((or pumpkin pie spice)
1/4 teaspoon salt
optional: chocolate chips or fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a standard size 12 cup nonstick muffin tin well. (I use classic Pam spray.)
  • Add the sweet potato, milk, butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Stir together, going slowly and gently, until fully combined together.
  • Stir in the flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • To add chocolate chips, sprinkle a few on top of each muffin before baking. To add lemon zest (without chocolate), stir 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest into the batter.
  • Divide among the prepared muffin tin, using about 1/4 cup batter in each, and bake for 16-20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out cleanly. (In my oven it was right at 18 minutes. To make as mini muffins, bake for about 12-14 minutes.) Let cool for a minute in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 145 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 252 mg, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

KIDS CAN BAKE: SWEET POTATO-CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS



Kids Can Bake: Sweet Potato-Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins image

These sweet potato muffins are a lot like chocolate chip cookies but small enough to just pop into your mouth. For little and big kids: Let them help with measuring the ingredients, mixing the batter and filling the muffin tins.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield Makes 48 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canned sweet potato puree
1/3 cup sour cream
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the cups of two 24-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda and chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Whisk together the butter, sugar, sweet potato, sour cream and egg in a large bowl until well mixed. Fold the flour mixture into the sweet potato mixture, and stir until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps).
  • Fill each muffin cup with a generous tablespoon of batter. Bake until the muffins have pulled away from the sides of the tins and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 12 to 16 minutes. Tip the muffins out onto a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TODDLER RECIPE: SALMON & SWEET POTATO MUFFINS



Toddler recipe: Salmon & sweet potato muffins image

Get your toddler eating fish with these salmon and sweet potato muffins that are rich in omega-3. They're easy to hold, so ideal for baby-led weaning

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

oil, for greasing
1 lightly smoked salmon fillet
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes (about 125g)
4 eggs
a few chives, snipped

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180 fan/gas 6, grease a baking tray and six holes of a muffin tin. Put the salmon on the tray and cook for 10 mins or until cooked through. Allow to cool enough to handle, then flake the fish, removing any bones and skin.
  • Meanwhile, put the sweet potato in a steamer over boiling water and steam for 8-10 mins or until tender. Drain.
  • Beat the eggs with a little black pepper and the chives. Stir in the salmon and potato and spoon the mixture into the muffin tin. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the eggs are set. Leave for a minute or two and then use a knife to carefully remove the muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium

DELICIOUS SWEET POTATO MUFFINS



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I adapted a pumpkin muffin recipe to come up with this delectable sweet potato concoction that is a true muffin, and not a cake! I think the sweet potato lends even more flavor than pumpkin. Added bonus: this recipe just happens to be dairy free, a plus for those who are intolerant to dairy.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup water
2 eggs, beaten
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  • Combine sugar, sweet potato, olive oil, water, and eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a second bowl. Add flour mixture and pecans to the sweet potato mixture. Fold gently until just moistened, being careful not to overmix. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe and sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
  • Microwave the potatoes until they are very tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Mash the potatoes until they are very smooth, with no lumps.
  • Use a muffin tin that has been greased or lined with paper liners.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  • Bake the muffins at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These sweet potato muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast treat for toddlers. They are made with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes, oats, and applesauce, and they are sweetened with honey. They are also easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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