Low Sodium Vegan Sweet Potato Muffins with Vanilla Glaze

Total time47 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time22 min

Low Sodium Vegan Sweet Potato Muffins with Vanilla Glaze

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the flax eggs

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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6 tbsp water

For the muffins

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
1 cup sweet potato puree (from about 1 medium sweet potato, roasted and mashed, or canned)
½ cup organic cane sugar
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
¼ cup plant-based milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the vanilla glaze

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tbsp plant-based milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 6 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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