Vegan Date Sweet Potato Muffins

Ingredients and Weight:

• Sweet potatoes: 250 grams (about 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes)
• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (packed, 200 grams)
• Vegan butter substitute: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 125 grams)
• Dates: 1 cup (pitted and chopped, about 150 grams)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Non-dairy milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
• Mixed nuts or seeds (optional): 1/4 cup (for topping)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation time: 45 minutes (includes baking time)
• Cooking time: 25 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tray with paper cups or grease it lightly.
2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces. Steam them until tender and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4. In another bowl, mix the brown sugar and vegan butter substitute until creamy. Add the cooled sweet potatoes and blend well.
5. Add the chopped dates and non-dairy milk to the sweet potato mixture and blend until smooth.
6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Fill the muffin cups with the mixture and top with mixed nuts or seeds (if using).
8. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information: (Per muffin, assuming no additional toppings) Calories: 350 kcal | Carbs: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Vegan-friendly
• Glutenous and sweet taste from the combination of sweet potatoes and dates
• Light and fluffy texture due to baking powder and baking soda
• Optional topping of mixed nuts or seeds adds a crunchy element

User Comments:

1. "These muffins are so delicious! The combination of sweet potatoes and dates gives them a unique flavor."
2. "I love how easy it is to make these vegan muffins. They are perfect for a weekend baking session."
3. "These muffins are a great way to start the day or as a snack. The texture is light and fluffy, and they are not too sweet."
4. "I added some chia seeds on top for extra nutrition and they looked great too!"
5. "I made these muffins for my family and they loved them. Everyone enjoyed the unique flavor combination."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to steam the sweet potatoes until they are tender but not overcooked, which could affect the texture of the muffins.
• Be careful not to overmix the ingredients after combining the wet and dry ingredients, as this can lead to tough muffins.
• For a more pronounced sweet potato flavor, you can use fresh sweet potatoes instead of canned or frozen ones.