Superfood Purple Sweet Potato Longevity Muffins (Gluten-Free!)
APPROXIMATE MACROS per muffin (1 of 9)u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003ecalories:u003c/strongu003e 316u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003ecarbs:u003c/strongu003e 42.8 gu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003efat:u003c/strongu003e 12.9 gu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eprotein:u003c/strongu003e 8.6 gu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003efiber:u003c/strongu003e 4.6 g
Servings 9 servings
Calories 316kcal
Ingredients
- muffin ingredients (makes about 9 muffins) 1 cup mashed roasted purple sweet potato (roast whole until soft, peel, and measure) 1 large ripe banana 2 large eggs 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth with wet ingredients) 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups gluten-free oat flour 1/2 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of sea salt 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax (optional but recommended) optional: 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, or dried fruit
- frosting ingredients 1 small roasted purple sweet potato (roast whole until soft, peel, and measure) 1/2 cup cottage cheese, farmer’s cheese, or cream cheese 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- preheat the oven to 350°f and line a muffin tins.
- in a food processor, combine the roasted purple sweet potato, banana, eggs, cottage cheese, oil, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla. blend until smooth and creamy.
- in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, sea salt, and chia/flax if using.
- pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. avoid overmixing.
- fold in the chia seeds and divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them to the top.
- bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- add the roasted purple sweet potato, cottage cheese (or farmer’s cheese/cream cheese), honey, and vanilla to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. spread the frosting on cooled muffins and enjoy!