Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission

This spicy sweet potato muffin with a crumbly oatmeal walnut topping will garner rave reviews.

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl mix together the egg, egg white, sweet potatoes, molasses and buttermilk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg mixture, stirring just until well moistened. Transfer batter to prepared muffin tins and top with Crumble Topping (recipe follows). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned.

Topping:
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup old fashioned oatmeal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, butter, oatmeal, vanilla and walnuts until crumbly.
Makes 12 to 14 muffins.

Credits:

Created by Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg.