Sweet Potato Banana Nut Muffins

Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth but with a healthy twist? Check out these Sweet Potato Banana Nut Muffins.

Sweet Potato Banana Nut Muffin
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
• 1 banana, mashed (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/3 cup nut butter
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts, optional
• ½ cup optional add-ins – chocolate chips, dried cranberries, raisins or coconut flakes.
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lin muffin tin with paper liners or grease with oil.
2. In a bowl combine sweet potato, banana and almond butter and stir until smooth.
3. Stir in eggs, syrup or sugar and vanilla and continue to stir.
4. Mix in flour, cinnamon, baking soda and nuts (optional).
5. Bake 16-18 minutes.
Nutrition information:
Serving size: 1 muffin
Calories: 177
Fat: 10g
Sodium: 124mg
Carbohydrates: 18g
Sugar: 8g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g