Ingredients

  • t1 large orange-flesh sweet potato (about 1 1/4 pounds), baked until tender, peeled
  • 2 eggs, beaten to blend
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured (light) molasses
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Line 12 large muffin cups with foil muffin papers.
  • Puree potato in processor.
  • Measure 1 cup puree and transfer to bowl.
  • Mix in eggs, then milk, molasses and butter.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups.
  • Bake until springy to touch and tester inserted into center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to rack.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.