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Ube Muffins Recipe

Ube Muffins Recipe: Fluffy Purple Treats You'll Love

This Ube Muffins Recipe brings the sweetness of purple yam to your breakfast with fluffy, moist treats you'll love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Ube Puree fresh ube can be substituted with cooked and mashed variety
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour alternative flours can affect texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar other sweeteners can be used, results may vary
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure freshness for best rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust based on taste preference
  • 2 large Eggs flax eggs are a vegan alternative
  • 1/2 cup Milk use any dairy or non-dairy variety
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil can replace with melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut optional topping for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract swap with almond extract for a twist

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin by greasing lightly or lining with paper liners.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ube puree, eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Evenly distribute the ube muffin batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Serve and enjoy with your favorite beverage!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results. Don't over-mix to keep muffins fluffy. Check for doneness around the 20-minute mark.

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