These savoury sweet potato muffins are a perfect mix of comfort, flavour and convenience. Packed with sweet potatoes, these muffins are soft, moist, and incredibly satisfying. With a blend of fresh herbs and garlic, they’re a delicious and nutritious option for any meal.
If you’re not into overly sweet treats, a savoury muffin is a welcome break. While sweet muffins can sometimes feel too heavy or cloying, savoury muffins are lighter and offer a more balanced taste experience without overwhelming your palate.
These savoury muffins are made with sweet potatoes and instead of wheat flour, I used coconut flour, almond flour and ground hazelnuts. Consequently, the muffins are rich in nutrients and high in fiber.
Savoury muffins for lunch, dinner or breakfast
Savoury muffins are also a versatile and delicious option for a sweet muffin for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. Choosing a savoury muffin over a sweet one can be a great decision for a variety of reasons, depending on your mood, needs, and taste preferences. Here are some reasons why someone might opt for a savoury muffin instead of a sweet one:
First, savoury muffins can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, herbs, vegetables and meats, making them adaptable to different dietary needs and preferences.
Second, they can also be a great way to sneak in vegetables or other nutritious ingredients. For example, adding zucchini, carrots or spinach can enhance their flavour and nutritional value.
Third, savoury muffins work well with a variety of beverages, from coffee to tea to soups and salads. They can be served as a satisfying alternative either as a side dish or as a main course.
If I intrigued you trying a savoury muffin, you might check out this beetroot bacon muffin recipe, as well.
A flavourful twist with fresh herbs
Last but not least, try using fresh herbs if you can. They make such a big difference in food. Using fresh herbs like coriander, chives, dill and green onion in cooking offers several benefits that enhance the flavour, too. For example, coriander adds a fresh, citrussy and slightly peppery flavour, chives adds a slightly garlicky taste, dill brings a slight anise-like undertone and green onions bring a crisp, fresh and mildly pungent flavour.
Ingredients for savoury sweet potato muffins:
- 4 eggs
- 150 g sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
- 14 ml apple vinegar
- 55 g coconut oil
- 5 g maple syrup
- 2 pinches of salt
- 2 g of black pepper
- 30 g fresh coriander (finely chopped)
- 20 g fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 30 fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- 2-3 garlic cloves (finely chopped or grated)
- 25 g coconut flour
- 100 g almond flour
- 20 g ground hazelnuts
- 5 g baking soda
Homemade savoury sweet potato muffins
To start, preheat your oven to 180°C. In a larger bowl, combine the wet ingredients. Whisk together eggs, mashed sweet potato, apple vinegar, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Once well combined, stir in the finely chopped fresh herbs and garlic.
Then, in a separate bowl, whisk together coconut flour, almond flour, ground hazelnuts and baking soda. At this point, gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Using a spoon, pour the batter into greased muffin tins (I used different forms) and bake for 20-22 minutes. Then, lower the heat to 170°C and bake for 5 more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Afterwards, let the muffins cool in the tin form for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Finally, pair the savoury sweet potato muffins with a green salad, fish or chicken. Maybe serve them with a spoonful of sour cream.
Enjoy.
