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# Sweet Potato Muffins From Last Night's Leftover Spud
- URL: https://www.beautifullychaoticlife.com/sweet-potato-muffins-leftover/
- Published: 2026-10-25T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-27T04:33:54.000Z
- Description: One leftover baked sweet potato turns into spiced fall muffins, no can, no special trip.
- Author: Tabitha Holman
- Tags: Food, #field-guide

Sweet potato muffins turn leftover roasted sweet potato or canned puree into a soft, gently spiced batch that works for breakfast or after-school snacks. They taste like fall without tasting like dessert overload.

Pantry-friendly here means swaps are welcome. Amounts are still listed so you can cook without guessing.

**Yield:** 12 muffins · **Time:** 15 min · 18-22 min bake

## Ingredients

**Batter**

- 1 cup (240 g) mashed cooked sweet potato
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) oil
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1¾ cups (210 g) flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Optional ½ cup pecans

## Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Prep a muffin tin.
2. Whisk mashed sweet potato with oil, eggs, brown sugar, and milk. Stir in flour, baking powder, spices, and salt just until moistened.
3. Fill cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar or oats on top if you want crunch.
4. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before storing.

## Use-what-you-have swaps

- Canned sweet potato puree OK (not pie filling)

## Serve / store

Room temp 2 days or fridge 4\. Freeze extras. Warm with a pat of butter. If you are packing this for a party or school event, transport in a lidded container and add final toppings on site when you can. Note major allergens on a piece of tape on the lid when you are feeding a group.

Canned sweet potato puree works when leftovers are gone. Drain any watery liquid before measuring. Tip from our chaotic kitchen: read the ingredient list once before you start, preheat before you mix wet and dry, and set a timer even when you think you will remember. Taste as you go when the recipe allows it, and write a note on the recipe card if you changed a spice amount so next time is easier.

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