Sweet potato muffins

Sweet potatoes are a true superfood, loved by both vegetarians and athletes for their rich nutritional value and versatility. This recipe is perfect for any time of the day, whether you're looking for a nutritious breakfast, a tasty brunch, or a healthy side dish. Sweet potato muffins are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibers, and provide a slow release of energy, ideal for active lifestyles.

How to make sweet potato muffins?

Sweet potato muffins are easy to make, and you can eat them both warm and cold. Additionally, they reheat well in the microwave. So, go ahead and make a larger batch right away.

Preparing the vegetables

First, we peel the sweet potatoes. Then, we grate them finely. This is, of course, the main ingredient of our muffins.

We remove the roots and the top green part from the spring onions. Then, we cut them into fine rings.

Finally, we finely chop the red chili peppers. First, we remove the stem. Then, we halve them lengthwise. We scrape away the seeds. Then, we cut the remaining part into fine pieces.

Making the dough

First, we mix the flour and the grated sweet potatoes. Once the flour is well distributed over the sweet potatoes, we add the spring onions and the red chili peppers.

Mix everything well again, and then add the eggs to the dough. We mix once more until the dough becomes smooth. Finally, we add the cottage cheese and the grated Parmesan.

Preparing and baking the sweet potato muffins

Now it's time to preheat the oven to 180°C.

We transfer the dough to the greased muffin molds. Finally, we decorate the sweet potato muffins with some pumpkin seeds and poppy seeds.

Now the muffins can bake in the oven for 40 minutes. After that, take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then you can eat them right away, or remove them from the molds and set them aside for later.

As a breakfast, Bruch or side dish

Actually you can eat these savory sweet potato muffins at any time of the day. Because they are both savory and sweet, they fit any time of the day.

On a festive Sunday, you can start with them as breakfast. Maybe you already made the dough the night before. Then you just need to put them in the oven, and 40 minutes later, you have the tastiest breakfast in ages.

A little later on a similar festive day, you can also integrate them into a brunch. Usually, you have both sweet and savory dishes at a brunch. Sweet potato muffins combine both in one.

But you can also serve them as a side dish with a main meal, lunch, or salad. It's something different from a traditional potato.

And for athletes and active people, these sweet potato muffins are an ideal energy source. Both before and after the workout. Whether it's a long run or walk, a bike or mountain bike ride. You need to refuel, and these healthy muffins are an ideal choice.

What are sweet potatoes

At Christmas, we often like to make caramelized potatoes. But that is, of course, something entirely different from a sweet potato. But also something you should really try!

Sweet potatoes, also known as batatas, are tuberous crops known for their sweet taste and rich nutritional value. They are an excellent source of vitamins, such as vitamin A and C, and also contain a lot of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes belong to the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) and have orange, purple, or white skin and flesh.

Sweet potatoes can be prepared in various ways, such as baking, roasting, boiling, or mashing, and they fit well in both sweet and savory dishes. They are popular in many cuisines around the world and are often used in dishes like sweet potato fries, stews, and even desserts.

Read more about sweet potatoes in the following articles:

• Sweet potato (Wikipedia).
• The nutrition source: sweet potatoes (Harvard school of public health).
• Are sweet potatoes healthy? (BBC Good food).
• Sweet potato - a brief history (University of Missouri)

Are you meanwhile in love with sweet potatoes? Then you should for sure also try this recipe:

• Green lentil soup with sweet potatoes.

If you speak Dutch, you can find the Dutch version of this recipe on gerechtenweb.blog.