Let’s be honest—most muffins taste like sad cake that forgot to be good. These sweet potato muffins refuse to be mediocre. They’re rich, moist, and subtly spiced, with a natural sweetness that actually makes them worth eating. And just when you think they’ve peaked, coffee syrup enters the scene. This glossy, slightly bitter drizzle cuts through the sweetness, making every bite ridiculously addictive. They work as breakfast, dessert, or a sneaky midnight snack. If your muffins need a glow-up, this recipe is here to fix them. Because life is too short for bland baked goods.
Sweet Potato Muffins with Coffee Syrup
Moist, spiced sweet potato muffins drizzled with a rich coffee syrup. Sweet, slightly bitter, and dangerously addictive.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk or non-dairy alternative
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
For the Coffee Syrup:
- ½ cup brewed coffee strong
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, simmer coffee, maple syrup, butter, cocoa, and sea salt in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
- Let muffins cool slightly, then drizzle with the coffee syrup.
- Eat immediately or pretend you’ll share them later.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Muffin)
- Calories: ~180
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Muffin)
- Vitamin A: 150%
- Potassium: 8%
- Iron: 5%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add chocolate chips if you want extra indulgence.
- Swap maple syrup for honey if that’s your vibe.
- Store in an airtight container, but let’s be real—they won’t last.
