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Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins

December 12, 2016 By Katie Moseman 18 Comments

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Whole wheat sweet potato muffins with a crunchy granola topping are easy to make even for a beginner.  Made in one bowl and ready in minutes!

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Whole wheat sweet potato muffins with a crunchy granola topping are easy to make even for a beginner. Made in one bowl and ready in minutes!

Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins

Whole wheat flour makes fantastic muffins.  It holds a lot of moisture and adds a pleasantly nutty flavor plus a hearty, satisfying texutre.

I like to make muffins with various squash purees, like pumpkin, butternut, or sweet potato, to give them a nutritional boost.

Whole wheat sweet potato muffins with a crunchy granola topping are easy to make even for a beginner. Made in one bowl and ready in minutes!

Combined with a bit of spice and a splash of vanilla, you have a recipe for muffin heaven.  Kids and grownups love these sweet potato muffins!  Watch this 30 second video to see how they’re made.

To keep it interesting, I’m adding a granola topping.  A granola topping gives the muffins a nice crunchy texture on top.  I used Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds to make the crust.

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All the varieties of Quaker® Simply Granola are hearty, filling, and crunchy.  Try Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Honey Raisin & Almonds and Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Apples, Cranberries & Almonds to create new holiday baking traditions for the whole family to enjoy.

Not only can you use this granola to top muffins, but you can use it in all kinds of applications when making tasty holiday dishes with the family.  Make cranberry bread and top it with granola, or work together to create fantastically layered yogurt parfaits for the breakfast table.

There are so many different ways to use it that each person in your family will be sure to come up with a great idea for Quaker® Simply Granola.  Every generation in the family will enjoy creating and baking together!

Plus, Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds is an excellent source of fiber (9 grams of fat per serving) and 34 grams of whole grains.  Pick up your Quaker® Simply Granola at Walmart on the cereal aisle.

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Making muffins that are as simple as these can be an excellent way to expand your baking repertoire.  Get the whole family involved for an enjoyable baking adventure!

Whole wheat sweet potato muffins with a crunchy granola topping are easy to make even for a beginner. Made in one bowl and ready in minutes!

Tips for Making Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins

  • Since this is made all in one bowl, pretty much all you have to do is dump and stir.
  • I love to use an ice cream scoop for measuring out muffin batter.  It’s much easier than trying to use a spoon or a cup.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of your favorite nuts (such as chopped pecans or walnuts) to the batter if you like nuts.
  • Baby food is a great way to add some veggies to your baking.  It’s super smooth and comes plain, without salt or sugar, unlike some canned foods for grownups.
Whole wheat sweet potato muffins with a crunchy granola topping are easy to make even for a beginner. Made in one bowl and ready in minutes!
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Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins

Whole wheat sweet potato muffins with a crunchy granola topping are easy to make even for a beginner. Made in one bowl and ready in minutes!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 212 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 ounces baby food sweet potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line a muffin pan with liners.

  2. Combine all ingredients except granola in a large mixing bowl.  Whisk to combine, then use a spatula to scrape down the bowl and gently fold batter to combine.

  3. Fill muffin pan liner cups almost full.  Top each with a sprinkle of granola.

  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.  Cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts
Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 123mg5%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 2895IU58%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Get your own Quaker® Simply Granola at Walmart on the cereal aisle, and get more creative ideas here!

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  1. Robin Masshole Mommy

    December 12, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Muffins are a favorite in my house. These ones sound super tasty! I can’t wait to try them.

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  2. Alli Smith

    December 12, 2016 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    Sweet potatoes in a muffin? Yes, please! I’m such a sweet potato lover and these muffins look amazing. I’m always using baby food carrots and sweet potatoes in recipes. They are so much easier to work with than having to chop, dice and/or boil. Yum!

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  3. Jeanette

    December 12, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    What a great way to eat healthier and still enjoy stuff like this. I’m going to have to make this over the weekend. I’m practically drooling looking at the picture.

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  4. candy

    December 12, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    What a great way to use up some of our sweet potatoes. These muffins sound really good and look delicious.

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  5. Mimi Green

    December 12, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    Yummy! I’m a huge muffin lover, I have one daily for breakfast. My sister just gave me sweet potatoes this weekend. I made two pies yesterday but still have some left over.

    Reply
  6. Sarah Bailey

    December 12, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    Ohh I keep seeing people doing amazing things with sweet potatoes of late, I definitely need to try experimenting with them myself.

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  7. Jacqui @FlightsFancyMom

    December 12, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good muffin and this combination looks amazing! Have to love a healthy one with a great taste 🙂

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  8. Bella

    December 12, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    This would be perfect for when I don’t leave enough time for breakfast. I have never baked with sweet potato so I am excited to give it a try.

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  9. Lisa Favre

    December 12, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    I’m a huge fan of sweet potatoes and love incorporating them in desserts. I would totally have these muffins for breakfast. They look delish!

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  10. Maureen @Scoops of Joy

    December 12, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and would make for a healthy breakfast that my son and I will love. I’m a huge sweet potato fan but never knew you could use them to make muffins!

    Reply
  11. Michelle

    December 12, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    These whole wheat sweet potato muffins look delicious and sound nutritious as well. I consider breakfast the most important meal of the day and like to eat something healthy. I am definitely going to give these a try. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. Cai Cansino

    December 13, 2016 at 12:15 am

    This is a great and healthy recipe! I love sweet potatoes and use them a lot in my paleo diet.

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  13. Franc Ramon

    December 13, 2016 at 1:39 am

    The muffins looks really tasty. This would make a really good snack or even after meal desserts.

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  14. ricci

    December 13, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Oh wow! These muffins actually look pretty good!! Great job!

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  15. Chubskulit Rose

    December 13, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    What a healthy way to make muffins! I would love to try your recipe so thank you for sharing it.

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  16. kendall

    December 13, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    These look delicious!! I’ve never thought to make something like this. What a great idea! I need to try them!

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  17. Lori Vachon

    December 13, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    These muffins would make a great lunchbox addition for my kids. I just love Quaker, so many yummy products.

    Reply
  18. Kita Bryant

    December 13, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    These look and sound delicious! I love that you added sweet potato.

    Reply

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