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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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
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!
Lindsay says
yes! please do let me know!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
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.
Lindsay says
your carrot cake one looks awesome!
Maggie @ Sunnyside Up Smile says
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!
Lindsay says
woohoo! let me know what you think!
Amy @ The Little Honey Bee says
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!
Lindsay says
oooh never thought about the savory versions!
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
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!
Lindsay says
woohoo! hope it was wonderful!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
yum!! i don’t make many mug cakes because they never seem to turn out – may have to try this one!
Lindsay says
i’ve made some bad ones as well…but had good luck with this one!
MIZ says
I so am!
and yet? IVE NEVER MICROWAVED THE SWEET TATERS!!
Lindsay says
what?!get on it lady! so easy 🙂
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
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! 🙂
Lindsay says
eeek! i hope it doesn’t explode. I’ve made some bad ones but this one worked well for me.
Danielle @ Clean Food Creative Fitness says
This looks great! I love having sweet potato after my workouts so this would be a great post workout meal!
Lindsay says
yes! perfect! enjoy 🙂
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
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!
Lindsay says
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!
The Candid RD says
Sounds divine!! Especially with a scoop if ice cream. You just can’t go wrong with that combo.
Lindsay says
agree 100%!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
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!
Lindsay says
yay!!! Enjoy kim!
HollieisFueledByLOLZ says
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.
Lindsay says
yes! i love that about them as well 🙂 ready in minutes!
Amy @ Long Drive Journey says
I’ve never even heard of microwaveable cake or muffins! Interesting idea. It seems easy enough. I might have to try this out!
Lindsay says
it is interesting isn’t it!! i never would have known about them if it weren’t for the blog world 🙂
Kelly @ Kelly Runs for Food says
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!
Lindsay says
yay! give it a try. hope you enjoy it!
Beth Stark says
I definitely plan to try this! May add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to give it even more fall flavor. 🙂
Lindsay says
yes!!! i def should have added cinnamon to mine!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
OMG…I seriously need to try this! I think I have all the ingredients at home too! I’m thinking breakfast for tomorrow! 😉
Lindsay says
yay!!! hope you liked it!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
Oh YES!!! This is what I’m talking about!
Lindsay says
you know it girl 🙂 enjoy!
Tiff @ Love Sweat & Beers says
Yum! I’ve made a microwave pumpkin muffin before, and it was fabulous. I’m sure this is great too!
Lindsay says
yes! i was contemplating whether this would work with pumpkin or not!
Kristin @ W [H] A T C H says
I’ve never made a microwave muffin before, but this sounds delicious!
Lindsay says
give it a try! it’s kinda fun!
Amanda @runtothefinish says
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!
Lindsay says
haha love it!
Alexis @ Hummusapien says
I am so pumped to make this! Sweet tater and dark chocolate chips = match made in heaven.
Lindsay says
wheeee! i agree!
Becky @ Olives n Wine says
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!
Lindsay says
yes! i think raisins would be delish!
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life says
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!
Lindsay says
yay! let me know how it turns out!
She Rocks Fitness says
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! 🙂
Lindsay says
woohoo! change is good 🙂 enjoy!
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
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!
Lindsay says
hope you like it. i’ve had a brownie one fail too 🙂
Laura @losingrace says
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 🙂
Lindsay says
oooh like the idea of a flax seed one!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
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!
Lindsay says
me too! i’ve made some bad ones…but this one was a winner!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
MICROWAVES are probably one of the BEST INVENTIONS on the face of the planet, aside from the refrigerator!
Helen says
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.
Lindsay says
i agree! the faster the better!
Jillienne @ ChasingRaspberries says
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!
Lindsay says
Thanks Jillienne. Hope you like it!
Jennifer F says
Looks YUM. BTW, Chocolate chips are not optional at my house. They’re mandatory 🙂
Lindsay says
same here 🙂
Heather @Pinkaholic Fitness says
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
Lindsay says
they’re getting quite popular! all sorts of yummy combos out there!
Carley @ Optimistic Health says
This is just the answer to my 3 whole sweet potatoes that’re waiting to be used in the fridge!
Lindsay says
woohoo! perfection!
Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie says
This looks so delicious – Can’t wait to try it out! <3
Lindsay says
let me know what you think!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Yum!! I love the idea of making it a mason jar, too!
Lindsay says
that makes it way more fun!
Jody - Fit at 55 says
YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
I have never thought to use sweet potato!! Looks delicious girl. Must try!
Lindsay says
it’s sweet potato everything in my world 🙂
Leigha says
Yay! I’ve been looking for a mug cake!
Lindsay says
woohoo! enjoy!
Mandy @ fatgirlgonehealthy says
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.
Lindsay says
i think that’d be a delicious addition!
elle | nutritionella says
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. 🙂
Lindsay says
well it was worth burning my finger to get it out then 😉
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says
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 🙂
Lindsay says
awesome! the possibilites are endless!
Brad "IronGoof" Minus says
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.
Lindsay says
someone told me they made it last night with coconut flour and it worked well. you could also try almond meal or oat flour!
Brad "IronGoof" Minus says
Thanks Lindsey. I will give that a try.
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
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!
Rachel @ Health My Lifestyle says
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!
Kristen says
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!!
Lea says
that looks so good! pinning for future reference. I HAVE to try this!
Robyn says
Okay this sound awesome! I love sweet potato mash from Tara Styles aswell!
Ashley says
This looks wonderful – what a great take on a microwave cake 🙂
Diana says
wow! great food, great shares and great recipes!! I ve added quite a few to my must try list! 🙂
Lindsay says
awesome! hope you enjoy them!
Travis says
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. =)
Lindsay says
awesome! glad you liked it!