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APPLE CINNAMON SWEET POTATO MUFFINS

Also see Article: Louisiana Sweet Potatoes

Makes approximately 20 muffins.

• 3/4 cup oat bran
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup apples, skinless, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh sweet potatoes (yams), cooked and mashed OR 1 (15 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup plain yogurt


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, combine bran, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apples.

Add sweet potatoes, egg, egg whites, oil, and yogurt.

Stir all ingredients thoroughly.

Spray muffin tins with vegetable cooking spray and spoon 1/4 cup of batter per muffin.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done. 

Variation: Add 1 cup of raisins.

Per serving: CAL 98 (24% from fat); FAT 3g; PROTEIN 4g; CARB 18g; CHOL 11mg; SODIUM 119mg

Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - www.sweetpotato.org