PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO MUFFINS (LOUISIANA)

Pineapple Sweet Potato Muffins (Louisiana) image

Provided by Sydney Mike

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sweet potato, pureed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes, pineapple, orange zest, eggs & sugar, stirring until well combined, then stir in walnuts.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt, then pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients & fold until dry ingredients are JUST moistened.
Spray muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray, then spoon 1/4 cup of the batter into each cup, & if there isn't enough batter, put a small amount of water in the empty cups.
Bake 16-20 minutes, then cool slightly & serve.