Sweet Potato Zucchini Muffins

Sweet Potato Zucchini Muffins

Inspired by Starbucks® zucchini bread. I thought sweet potato would be the perfect complement to the zucchini. This is just a great breakfast treat that even the kids will enjoy! Serve with a little butter and syrup. Yum!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
16 muffins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 2 cups biscuit mix (such as Pioneer®)
  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.

Step 2
Cook sweet potato in the microwave until tender, about 6 minutes. Peel and dice sweet potato; transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3
Mix biscuit mix, brown sugar, milk, zucchini, eggs, margarine, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg into sweet potato. Spoon 1/3 cup batter into each muffin cup.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

143
Calories
5g
Fat
24g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol25mg 8%
Sodium228mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate24g 9%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars13g
Protein3g
Vitamin C2mg 12%
Calcium61mg 5%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium127mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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