Sweet Potato Muffins - Mildly Spicy (BLW Recipe)
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Some Sweet Potato Facts
Sweet potatoes are an exceptional choice when it comes to providing children with essential nutrition. Packed with an array of important vitamins and minerals, sweet potatoes offer numerous health benefits for growing bodies. These vibrant tubers are a great source of dietary fibre, which promotes healthy digestion and helps prevent constipation in children.
One of the standout qualities of sweet potatoes is their high vitamin A content. This nutrient plays a vital role in maintaining good eyesight and supporting a healthy immune system. Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin C, which aids in the growth and repair of tissues, as well as boosting the immune system's defences against common illnesses and infections.
Additionally, sweet potatoes contain a notable amount of potassium. This essential mineral supports proper muscle functioning and plays a role in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Including sweet potatoes in a child's diet can contribute to their overall cardiovascular health and help prevent the development of hypertension later in life.
Another key benefit of sweet potatoes is their antioxidant content. These antioxidants, including beta-carotene and anthocyanins, help protect the body's cells against damage from harmful free radicals. By providing ample amounts of antioxidants, sweet potatoes support children's overall health and may even aid in reducing the risk of chronic diseases later in life.
I always use sweet potatoes to make sweet potato fries or wedges, anyone else? I thought this time I would make sweet potato fritters, yes fritters you heard that right! Sometimes a recipe doesn’t always go to plan, and this most certainly didn’t go to plan.
I was set to make these fritters for my son’s lunch, and then halfway through decided to make sweet potato muffins instead! They turned out better than expected and actually are the most deliciously moist muffins ever!
I love the fact they are savoury muffins too, so can be the main part of a lunch or a picky dinner! These are perfect for a picnic, or if you wanted to try something different t that isn’t a sandwich for lunch!
These are so versatile and so moreish I am so pleased my mind changed and I somehow made these muffins so tasty!
The desiccated coconut for me finishes the muffins off nicely and gives the sweet nuttiness that they need, but it is optional if you do not have it!
Incorporating sweet potatoes into children's meals can be done in various ways. They can be roasted, mashed, or even sliced into fries and baked for a healthier alternative to traditional French fries. Whether added to soups, stews, or used as a side dish, sweet potatoes are both versatile and delicious, making them a popular choice amongst children. For this recipe, I set out to make one thing with sweet potato and ended up making something completely different, but equally delicious!
Ingredient information
Sweet potato - Packed full of fibre and antioxidants, this is the perfect base to a moist muffin!
Garlic powder - I love to use garlic powder in recipes as it is so much easier and quicker to throw in than chopping a clove!
Onion granules - The same reason with the garlic powder, this is great as it is easily mixed than if you were using chopped onions that may have to be blended for this recipe.
Curry powder - I have used a mild curry powder, and this is a staple in most peoples homes so you’re likely to have it in the cupboard.
Coconut oil - This adds a delicious flavour to the muffins and adds the moisture to the muffin.
Free range egg - I have used a free range egg as this is what In all my recipes, but use what you have.
Plain flour - I have used plain flour as this is a great base for a muffin.
Baking powder - A touch of raising agent so that the muffins rise!
Serving suggestion
These are great served on their own, or you could serve them as part of a lunch or even a picky dinner! Great for summer months. You could serve alongside steamed greens or cucumber sticks and pepper sticks!
Storage instructions
The lovely news is these can be frozen, they can be frozen for up to 3 months in the freezer in an airtight container and up to 3 days in the fridge also in an airtight container.
Recipe | Sweet Potato Muffins
Ingredients
Makes 6 muffins
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
3 heaped tablespoons plain flour
1 free range egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons Desiccated coconut (optional)
Instructions
Pre heat your oven to 180 degrees.
Prepare your muffin tin, line with silicone cases if not you can use paper muffin cases.
Start by boiling your potato cubes in boiling water for 10 minutes until soft and cooked.
Drain the potatoes and leave to cool slightly for a few minutes.
Pop the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes using a fork.
Add in the coconut oil, onion powder, garlic powder, curry powder and mix together.
Next, add in the flour and baking powder and mix well.
Add in the egg and mix well again.
Divide the mixture into the prepared muffin tin and pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Sprinkle with desiccated coconut if you like.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
Recipe notes
If curry isn’t your thing, you could substitute the curry powder for dried mixed herbs and leave out the desiccated coconut altogether!
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