Sweet Potato, Pumpkin & Spinach Muffins (Healthy & Savory-Sweet)
These Sweet Potato, Pumpkin & Spinach Muffins are moist, fluffy, and naturally nourishing. Made with roasted sweet potato, pumpkin purée, and hidden spinach, they’re lightly sweet, not spicy, and perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or healthy snacks. Mediterranean-friendly and kid-approved.
⏱ Time & Servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 22–25 minutes
Total: ~40 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins
🧾 Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
¾ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter
¼ cup milk (or plant milk)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, mild sweetness)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Veggies
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped or blended
Dry Ingredients
1¾ cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
½ tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
¼ cup feta or goat cheese (savory version)
¼ cup walnuts or pumpkin seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk sweet potato, pumpkin, eggs, oil, milk, honey, and vanilla
Stir in spinach until evenly distributed
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt
4️⃣ Make Batter
Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined
Gently stir in cheese or nuts if using
5️⃣ Bake
Divide batter evenly into muffin cups
Bake 22–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean
Cool 10 minutes before removing
🌟 Why These Muffins Are Great
Naturally moist from sweet potato & pumpkin
Hidden greens without strong flavor
Balanced sweet-savory taste
Freezer-friendly & meal-prep perfect
📝 Tips
Roast sweet potatoes for best flavor (200°C / 400°F, 35 min)
For baby-friendly muffins, skip honey and spices
For extra protein, add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
Don’t overmix—keeps muffins tender
❓ frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes—use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Can I make them savory only?
Absolutely—omit honey and add feta + herbs.
Storage?
Room temp: 2 days
Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: up to 2 months
🥗 Nutrition information
Calories: 165
Protein: 4 g
Carbs: 22 g
Fat: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g