Hi Friends!
I have a delicious recipe to share with you guys today! A microwave sweet potato muffin recipe to be exact.
That’s right…I finally had some success with the microwave muffin/mug cake. I consider this more of a muffin than a cake, but as you can see, I’ve been enjoying it for both a pre-workout snack and dessert….so take your pick!
Here’s the recipe:
PrintMicrowave Sweet Potato Muffin
A simple, microwave muffin with basic ingredients. Perfect for a pre-workout snack or a post-dinner dessert!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp mashed sweet potato
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp applesauce
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 Tbsp white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1–2 tsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sweet potato, peanut butter, applesauce and milk and mix well.
- Add the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop into a greased ramekin and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
I’ve found it easiest to just microwave a whole sweet potato and then just scoop out a few tablespoons every time you want to make one!
If you’re having it for dessert, top it with a scoop of ice cream 🙂
You can also make this in a small mason jar, which works out great when you add the ice cream. I rarely take the time to take it out of the ramekin or jar like I did for the photo above so don’t be fooled!
I haven’t tried it, but I would assume this could easily be make vegan by using almond or soy milk and probably gluten-free by using a GF flour…but you’ll have to do your own experimenting for that one.
Let’s chat: Are you a fan of microwave muffins/cakes?
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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I have never made a microwave muffin or cake, but they seem fun. I will have to try this with GF flour and vegan milk, but I will let you know how it goes!
yes! please do let me know!
I love microwave muffins! My favoritre is my chocolate protein or the carrot cake protein… can’t belive I haven’t done a sweet potato one! Can’t wait to try this out.
your carrot cake one looks awesome!
Oh my gosh mug cakes are the bomb! They’re so easy and the texture is always perf! I’ve never had a sweet potato one before. This one looks so good that my mouth is watering 😉 Can’t wait to try it!
woohoo! let me know what you think!
Oh yum! I have been loving mug muffins/cakes. I made a savory sweet potato and spinach one with oat flour a few weeks ago and it turned out to be quite delicious. This recipe sounds awesome!
oooh never thought about the savory versions!
I actually have a huge bowl of steamed sweet potatoes I’m using in kale salads for dinner this week so this is happening tonight!
woohoo! hope it was wonderful!
yum!! i don’t make many mug cakes because they never seem to turn out – may have to try this one!
i’ve made some bad ones as well…but had good luck with this one!
I so am!
and yet? IVE NEVER MICROWAVED THE SWEET TATERS!!
what?!get on it lady! so easy 🙂
I usually have horrible outcomes when it comes to microwave muffins. Gonna give this a try. Fingers crossed it doesn’t end up an explosion like usual! 🙂
eeek! i hope it doesn’t explode. I’ve made some bad ones but this one worked well for me.
This looks great! I love having sweet potato after my workouts so this would be a great post workout meal!
yes! perfect! enjoy 🙂
This looks so good! I’ve never tried a microwave mug muffin/cake before but I definitely might have to soon! I might even try this one with banana if I don’t get a chance to buy sweet potatoes soon. Thanks for the recipe!
i would have used banana instead of applesauce but I wanted hubby to try it and he’s not a banana fan. i know it’d be delish!
Sounds divine!! Especially with a scoop if ice cream. You just can’t go wrong with that combo.
agree 100%!
I’m a big fan of the mug muffin! What do you know, I have a leftover sweet potato in the fridge now. Can’t wait to try this!
yay!!! Enjoy kim!
I do enjoy microwaveable things because like I’ve rambled about for a while I’ve been super busy and they are easy to make at work. Sweet potatoes are one of my favorites because they are nutritious and you can pop them right into the microwave.
yes! i love that about them as well 🙂 ready in minutes!
I’ve never even heard of microwaveable cake or muffins! Interesting idea. It seems easy enough. I might have to try this out!
it is interesting isn’t it!! i never would have known about them if it weren’t for the blog world 🙂
Wow, that looks really good! I’ve never made a microwave cake or muffin, but I’m seeing them everywhere. I may need to add it to my list for the week!
yay! give it a try. hope you enjoy it!
I definitely plan to try this! May add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to give it even more fall flavor. 🙂
yes!!! i def should have added cinnamon to mine!
OMG…I seriously need to try this! I think I have all the ingredients at home too! I’m thinking breakfast for tomorrow! 😉
yay!!! hope you liked it!
Oh YES!!! This is what I’m talking about!
you know it girl 🙂 enjoy!
Yum! I’ve made a microwave pumpkin muffin before, and it was fabulous. I’m sure this is great too!
yes! i was contemplating whether this would work with pumpkin or not!
I’ve never made a microwave muffin before, but this sounds delicious!
give it a try! it’s kinda fun!
i have one recipe i haven’t posted yet that finally worked for me…but i tend to get to eating the dough before I bake things!
haha love it!
I am so pumped to make this! Sweet tater and dark chocolate chips = match made in heaven.
wheeee! i agree!
Oh my goodness, yum! This looks great and I love the idea of adding in chocolate chips and topping it with ice cream 🙂 I bet raisins would be a good addition too!
yes! i think raisins would be delish!
I’ve never baked with sweet potatoes before, but seeing how much I love them, I’m definitely going to try out this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
yay! let me know how it turns out!
I haven’t made a microwave muffin in a long time, but I’ve seen them popping up more recently again, so I may try this one out just to change things up a bit. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
woohoo! change is good 🙂 enjoy!
I tried to make a mug brownie once and it just turned out so so. I’ve been loving baked sweet potatoes in the microwave lately, so this muffin sounds like something I’d really enjoy. Great recipe idea!
hope you like it. i’ve had a brownie one fail too 🙂
I love this idea! I do flax seed muffins in the microwave all the time, perfect with a little Greek Yogurt or Ice cream!
Microwave muffins are perfect for me, easy and quick to make on the go 🙂
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oooh like the idea of a flax seed one!
LOVE microwave muffins/cakes – only if they’re truly good though. I really like that they are fast and easy, and are great for one person!
me too! i’ve made some bad ones…but this one was a winner!
MICROWAVES are probably one of the BEST INVENTIONS on the face of the planet, aside from the refrigerator!
This looks delicious! I love sweet potatoes! Thanks for the recipe. I love microwave recipes since it’s so much faster to microwave things than it is to bake things! I usually want my food right away when I get hungry.
i agree! the faster the better!
I’ve been wanting to try one of these microwave muffins… this recipe looks amazing. Who would have thought sweet potatoes in a muffin?! Love the unconventional!
Thanks Jillienne. Hope you like it!
Looks YUM. BTW, Chocolate chips are not optional at my house. They’re mandatory 🙂
same here 🙂
yum! I have never made a microwave muffin or even heard of this before!!!
I’m excited about this one! Who am I kidding I’m excited about all foodies lol
they’re getting quite popular! all sorts of yummy combos out there!
This is just the answer to my 3 whole sweet potatoes that’re waiting to be used in the fridge!
woohoo! perfection!
This looks so delicious – Can’t wait to try it out! <3
let me know what you think!
Yum!! I love the idea of making it a mason jar, too!
that makes it way more fun!
YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have never thought to use sweet potato!! Looks delicious girl. Must try!
it’s sweet potato everything in my world 🙂
Yay! I’ve been looking for a mug cake!
woohoo! enjoy!
I haven’t gotten into the whole microwave muffin/cake thing but this sounds too yummy to pass up. I bet throwing in a few raisins would be delish too.
i think that’d be a delicious addition!
Ha! I’d never take it out of the container too – but I want you to know that photo convinced me I need Sweet Potato Muffins with vanilla ice cream in my life asap. 🙂
well it was worth burning my finger to get it out then 😉
Yes I’ve made 2 different versions in the last week and I think I’m going to make my own version as they are great 🙂
awesome! the possibilites are endless!
Maybe someone already asked this, but have you or anyone tried this with an alternative to the whole wheat flour? This looks so good, I have to try it but I do not eat gluten.
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someone told me they made it last night with coconut flour and it worked well. you could also try almond meal or oat flour!
Thanks Lindsey. I will give that a try.
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This looks awesome – I’ve had no luck with my mug cake/muffin attempts recently and this is really close to what I’ve been looking for. I’ll have to try this for sure!
I’ve never made my own microwaved muffin/cake but I love the Betty Crocker Warm Delights. Those topped with ice cream are delicious! Not so healthy though. I’ll have to try this sweet potato muffin sometime!
This looks so yummy and my husband and toddler loooove sweet potatoes. I will be trying this soon. What a good idea making a veggie into a dessert! Thanks!!
that looks so good! pinning for future reference. I HAVE to try this!
Okay this sound awesome! I love sweet potato mash from Tara Styles aswell!
This looks wonderful – what a great take on a microwave cake 🙂
wow! great food, great shares and great recipes!! I ve added quite a few to my must try list! 🙂
awesome! hope you enjoy them!
I had some leftover (canned) sweet potatoes in my fridge and decided to give this a try. After draining out the excess syrup, I found that I had about 8 tablespoons worth, so I subbed the extra in place of the applesauce (for which I had none) and just made a double batch. Perfect!
Thanks for the great recipe. =)
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awesome! glad you liked it!