These Vegan Sweet Potato Date Muffins are wholesome and delicious — a great way to use leftover sweet potatoes and sneak in extra nutrients. They’re soft, cozy, and full of flavor, perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike!
🌟 IntroductionCraving something sweet, healthy, and satisfying? These Vegan Sweet Potato Date Muffins are the answer! Packed with the goodness of mashed sweet potatoes and naturally sweetened with soft Medjool dates, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.They’re moist, spiced just right, and 100% plant-based — no refined sugar, eggs, or dairy needed. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly and toddler-approved!
Servings: 8
Cost: 200
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato cooked and cooled
- ½ cup pitted Medjool dates about 6–8, soaked in hot water for 10 mins
- ½ cup plant-based milk almond, oat, or soy
- ¼ cup neutral oil sunflower or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp raisins or mini vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Work
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.
Step 2: Blend Wet Ingredients
- In a blender, add soaked dates, plant milk, mashed sweet potato, oil, and vanilla.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
Step 4: Bake
- Spoon the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Warm them up and spread with a bit of vegan butter or nut butter
- Crumble into plant-based yogurt for a quick breakfast
- Serve with a cup of chai or herbal tea for a cozy snack
💡 Pro Tips
- Be sure to fully cool the sweet potatoes before blending — this helps with muffin texture.
- Use silicone muffin cups for easy cleanup.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a date syrup glaze!