SWEET POTATO MUFFINS WITH CANDIED GINGER

Sweet Potato Muffins With Candied Ginger image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup chopped candied ginger (or dates, raisins pineapple)
1/4 cup butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (or winter squash)
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt-may need to add a little water if thick)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or use all purpose flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375*F.
Oil or spray muffin tins.
Mix the ginger and wet ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl.
Combine the contents of both bowls together, mixing gently until well blended.
Spoon the batter into the muffin tins and bake on the middle shelf of oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 362.6, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.5, Protein 4.6