Can you microwave the sweet potatoes
You don’t have to bake the sweet potatoes for Sweet Potato Streusel Muffins, you can just cook them in the microwave if you’re in a hurry. Wash them, poke holes with a fork and microwave for about five minutes, depending on how large they are. I prefer to bake the sweet potatoes in advance and refrigerate them until you’re ready to make the muffins, but the microwave will work if you’re in a hurry. The sweet potatoes not only add a great flavor but the texture is so moist and magically will stay that way so that you can enjoy them for two mornings in a row.
How do you make Sweet Potato Streusel Muffins
If you have already cooked the sweet potatoes, you can prepare these awesome muffins in just 15 minutes. First, combine your dry ingredients in one bowl. In a separate bowl mash the sweet potatoes and add molasses, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. Then to top off all those delicious flavors, add a pecan streusel to the top. The sweet potatoes add natural sweetness so they don’t require as much sugar.
These were amazing right out of the oven and still kept their great texture when reheated the following morning. Of all the muffins I’ve tried these kept their texture the best after freezing, although they are still best right out of the oven.
How should you store muffins
Even these muffins will start to get stale after a day or two. What I suggest is to store what you can eat the next day on the counter in a sealed container and freeze the rest. Try freezing them in an individual sealed baggies that you place in a larger plastic sealed container. Then take out the number you need the night before and let them thaw at room temperature. Eat as is or warm in the toaster oven. Avoid the microwave unless you want rubbery muffins. If you need a breakfast treat but don’t want to get up early to make it, these are just what you’re looking for.
More muffin recipes
- If you love banana bread, then try Chunky Monkey Muffins
- Blueberry Muffins with a streusel topping are always a favorite
- If you’ve got apples around, try these unique Apple Spiced Muffins
If you love all things STREUSEL, than check out this Streusel Coffee Cake, or Cherry Streusel Bars.
If you make Sweet Potato Streusel Muffins, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! I would love to see your creation.
Sweet Potato Streusel Muffins
Ingredients
STREUSEL
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
MUFFINS
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes 2 small sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup sorghum molasses
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
STREUSEL:
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl and combine with fingers.
- Preheat oven to 375º. Line 18 muffin tins with liners.
MUFFINS:
- In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, oil and sugar. Add sweet potato and molasses and stir until well mixed. Add to the flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the pecans.
- Using an ice cream scoop fill muffin cups to about 3/4 full. Add a large tablespoon of topping to each muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out dry. Serve warm.
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