Chai Spiced Sweet Potato Muffins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
Sweet potato has such a mild flavor that it’s really providing the moisture and texture in these muffins, while all the spices give them a kick.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) pureed sweet potato
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) black tea
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) butter, melted
Instructions
- Heat over to 350 degrees. Line or oil a muffin tin.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sweet potato puree, melted butter, spices and tea.
- Add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients together and stir until just combined.
- Evenly distribute batter amongst tins.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Eat.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the sweet potato actually contribute to these muffins?
The excerpt explains that sweet potato has such a mild flavor that it primarily provides moisture and texture in these muffins — the 1 cup of sweet potato puree keeps them tender while the five chai spices (ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper) provide all the flavor.
Why does this recipe include black tea in the batter?
The ¼ cup of black tea adds a subtle depth and the slight tannin bitterness that evokes a real cup of chai, tying together the spices and the sweetness of the brown sugar and sweet potato.
