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Chocolate Sweet Potato Avocado Muffins: A Healthy Treat!

Delicious and healthy muffins made with sweet potato, avocado, and cocoa powder, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, mashed avocado, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, consider adding an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder.
  • You can substitute the maple syrup with honey or agave syrup for a different sweetness profile.

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