Vegan Date Sweet Potato Muffins

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing each cup or lining with paper liners. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a small saucepan, combine the diced sweet potato with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the sweet potato is tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain the sweet potato thoroughly and set aside to cool slightly. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and ground cinnamon until well combined. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the sunflower seed oil and granulated sugar until evenly incorporated. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped dates and the cooked sweet potato. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Evenly divide the muffin batter among the prepared muffin cups. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Bake time: 20 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cool time: 10 minutes)