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Gluten free sweet potato muffins on a small wire rack topped with marshmallow glaze

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Muffins with Marshmallow Glaze

4.66 from 38 ratings
Perfectly spiced Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins make a flavorful breakfast at any time of the year. They’re easy to make and freeze great for meal prep!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 1 dozen muffins
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Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 1 3/4 cups 237g gluten-free flour (see notes)
  • 3/4 teaspoon 3g xanthan gum - omit if your flour blend contains it
  • 1 teaspoon 5g baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon 3g fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon 3g ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans omit for nut-free
  • 1 cup 200g light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil or neutral oil of choice
  • 1 cup sweet potato purée
  • 1/3 cup milk regular or unsweetened coconut milk beverage
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar

For the Glaze (optional)

  • 1/4 cup Marshmallow Fluff or Marshmallow Creme
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon milk or water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners or spray generously with non-stick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk in the chopped pecans if using then set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, oil, sweet potato purée, milk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and distribute them evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Bake the muffins at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes or until baked through.
  • Cool the muffins for 5 minutes in the pan and then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before adding the glaze.
  • To make the glaze, mix the marshmallow fluff and 1/4 teaspoon milk or water together in a small bowl. Add an additional 1/4 teaspoon liquid if the marshmallow isn't thin enough to drizzle from a spoon. Drizzle the marshmallow glaze over the muffins before serving.
  • Store the muffins at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. See notes for freezing instructions.

Notes

  1. I used my nightshade-free gluten-free flour blend in this recipe. If your gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan gum, omit what I called for in the recipe.
  2. To freeze: Cool the muffins to room temperature and skip the glaze. Once cool, transfer the muffins to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before eating.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 308kcal

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