MAPLE-KISSED SWEET POTATO MUFFINS

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The sweet potatoes, maple and hint of cinnamon capture every flavor that makes Fall heavenly. The delicate orange color also blends right in with the changing leaves outside your window. From from Happy Herbivore blog. For instructions to make "flax eggs" check out: http://low-cholesterol.food.com/recipe/flax-vegan-egg-substitute-104832

Provided by annh53182

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 12 Muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 flax eggs
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup sweet potatoes (mashed) or 1 cup yam (mashed)
3/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Lightly grease muffin pan or spray paper cups with oil-spray to prevent sticking.
  • In a small bowl, prepare "eggs" and set aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Add sweet potato, applesauce and maple syrup on top.
  • Then add "eggs" and stir until just combined.
  • Gently spoon the mixture into the cups or pan, filling 3/4 of the way.
  • Baking 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 241.3, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 17.9, Protein 3.3

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