This sweet potato egg puffs recipe is a healthy, low-carb alternative to muffins.
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Have you ever had an egg puff? They are baked in ramekins or muffin tins. They are like a light and fluffy muffin only much higher in protein. Many egg puffs can be like mini quiches, but since this recipe includes sweet potato puree and cinnamon, it has the flavor and texture of a pastry. Egg puffs make a tasty breakfast or a healthy snack.
You can often find canned sweet potato puree near the pumpkin puree. Some stores carry it year round, other only carry it during the fall.
Sweet Potato Egg Puffs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup sweet potato puree
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Grease the ramekins. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the eggs to a medium bowl. Beat them with a fork or whisk.
- Add the sweet potato puree, brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Divide the mixture between four 4-ounce ramekins or three 6-ounce ramekins.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are puffed up, with golden tops, and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
You can eat them warm or cool. I like to serve them warm and eat them right out of the ramekin.
Storing and Reheating:
How to Store Egg Puffs:
Once cool, place the egg puffs in a lidded container or resealable bag. Then store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze the egg puffs, first allow them to cool completely. Then wrap each egg puff individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped egg puffs in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. You can store the egg puffs in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Egg Puffs:
To reheat a thawed egg puff, unwrap it and place it on a plate, and microwave on high for 20 – 30 seconds.
To reheat a frozen egg puff, unwrap it and place in on a dish, and microwave it at 50% power for 2 minutes.
Printable Recipe for Sweet Potato Egg Puffs
Sweet Potato Egg Puffs
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup pureed sweet potato
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grease ramekins. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Divide the mixture between 4 – 4 ounce ramekins or 3 – 6 ounce* ramekins.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are puffed up, with golden tops, and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
My kids think these taste a bit like French toast. I think it is a great way to get vegetables in them at breakfast time!
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Deb says
Would this recipe work with pumpkin puree?
Alea Milham says
Yes, it definitely works with pumpkin puree. You may want to add just a little more sugar since pumpkin isn’t quite as sweet as sweet potatoes.
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Butterpoweredbike says
Well, if your little one approves of these "cupcakes," that enough seal of approval for me 🙂 Fun recipe.
Aubree Cherie says
You did it again Alea… You're recipes continue to amaze me! I added these puffs of awesomeness to my blog's favorite recipes from last week post. 🙂
~Aubree Cherie
Alea says
Iris, you can make these in regular 6 ounce coffee cups. I know egg puffs can be made in a casserole dish, but this recipe is for pretty small quantities so I think it would need to be doubled to work in even a small casserole dish.
I am still playing with egg puffs so I will let you know as I learn more.
BTW, my youngest who doesn't care for sweets calls these his "favorite cupcakes". 🙂
Iris says
Don't stop making things with sweet potato! It's one of my favorite ingredients too!
Do you think these could be made in a regular baking/casserole dish? Alas, my ramekins are back in storage in MA.
Alea says
I have never thought of cooking an egg puff in the microwave. I will definitely have to give that a try!
ellie rose says
oh wow! my sister and I make a similar puff in the microwave (2 minutes on high). I love your idea of adding cinnamon, must try that next time!