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Chocolate Sweet Potato Avocado Muffins: A Healthy Delight!

Delicious and healthy muffins made with chocolate, sweet potato, and avocado, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato about 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 ripe avocado mashed
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato and mashed avocado until smooth.
  3. Add the honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and almond flour.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, substitute almond flour with oat flour or a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or a few chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.

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