Savoury Sweet Potato & Cheese Lunchbox Muffins

October 30, 2026

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins

Ingredients

300 g sweet potato mash, cooled to room temperature (skin is ok left on)

2 eggs

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup milk

1 1/2 cup plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

150 g grated cheese of your choice

1 pinch sea salt and cracked black pepper

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 180°C fan-forced. Line or grease a 12-hole mini muffin tray.

2In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, eggs, olive oil and milk until smooth.

3Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Fold until just combined.

4Stir through the grated cheese, reserving a small handful for the tops if desired.

5Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cases, filling each about ¾ full.

6Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.

7Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

8Cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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