Top Of The Muffin To YOU! Delicious, easy, and fun to make, these muffin tops are vegan, whole-grain and oil-free.
Who knew this would be one of the recipes in Dreena’s Kind Kitchen getting so much attention?
When I created this recipe for Top Of The Muffin To You!, it was one of those inspired kitchen moments. I pulled out some cooked sweet spud and overripe banana, and got to mixing.
Of course, I didn’t write down the measurements. 🙄
When our youngest tried them she said “mom I love these, are they a new recipe?“…
I said, “no, I just winged it“. She replied, “you always do that, mom! You need to write them down.“
Wise words. 🤩 #weegan
But some of the best recipes emerge from me winging it.
And, after many years of creating recipes, I prefer cooking and even baking more intuitively.
Yet, recipes need to be recorded. Thankfully I was able to remember the components of these Top of The Muffin To YOU! and recreate them.
Top of the Muffin TO YOU! segment from Seinfeld
After I made these muffin tops, I just couldn’t resist dubbing them with the full name: Top Of The Muffin To YOU!
Now, shortly after Dreena’s Kind Kitchen was released, I had notes from people making these muffin tops. Including Tami from Nutmeg Notebook. She’s been making them as healthy snacks for her grandchildren. 💚
At first, I thought the recipe was getting attention because of this…
But, it turns out this isn’t the reason. Rather, the recipe and name itself catches the eye!
As for the photo mishap, you have all been very understanding about this issue. Thank you. As promised in the video, I’m now posting the recipe along with several photos.
Recipe Note: In my video that I use my Blendtec to puree the banana and sweet potato. In the recipe, I direct you to mash the banana/sweet potato. You can do either, I like the ease of pureeing in my twister jar. Your choice! If you are looking into buying a Blendtec or twister jar, use this Blendtec coupon code at checkout (20% off): YAY-BLENDTEC
Please click one of the recipe photos and print it off for your cookbook. Enjoy the recipe. x Dreena
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Top of the Muffin to You!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mix of sliced cooked yellow sweet potato flesh cooled, and sliced ripe banana (see note)
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter or other nut butter
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla nondairy yogurt see note
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup pure maple syrup see note
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 11/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Topping (optional)
- 11/2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon unrefined sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potato and banana together. Add the nut butter and mix, then mix in the yogurt and maple syrup (or puree these wet ingredients in twister jar). Add the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined. Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to place generous mounds of the batter on the prepared baking sheet, spaced a couple of inches apart. You should get 8 or 9 mounds. If using the topping, mix the oats and sugar together with your fingers in a cup or small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the batter mounds. Bake for 18–19 minutes, until set to the touch. Remove and let them cool on the pan for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Laura says
Aw, Dreena! Sorry to hear you were upset about the picture in the book. I just thought that you made the muffin tops into muffins for the photo. The book is amazing just like your others and I can’t believe how fast I’ve been working through it. Not sure if you’ve tried this, but the Ninja dressing is really good for kale chips, and the brownie bites are really good unbaked (w/o the baking soda)! 🙂 I was going to say that anyone on the fence about the book should get it for the magical cheesecake alone, but then had that thought about the majority of the other dishes in the book.
Dreena says
Thank you for this, Laura. So pleased those recipes are serving you well – and kind of agree about the cheesecake. Happy new year to you!
Tracy says
can I sub the oats and oat flour for anything? I have an oat allergy.
Mandi says
It’s so funny to me… I was drawn to this one as well. It was one of the first recipes I made from your book and I have made several. I was happy to make it for the kids this morning for breakfast this time knowing what they are supposed to look like! and they loved them!
Dreena says
Hi Mandi, thanks for the note. I’m so pleased you are liking this recipe – thank you!
Yulca says
These are delicious, thanks for posting! Makes waiting for my copy easier, I pre-ordered asap, but am overseas & will only receive it next week(ish).
I had to freeze some to make sure we didn’t eat them all (I got more like 14, maybe my scoop is smaller than yours).
No worries about the pic in the book. I published a book a while back & the first thing I saw after opening the first printed one was a typo, so I can totally relate. But now I think of it almost lovingly, aah, the typo thing.
All the best to you, soooo looking forward to your book! Stay safe!
Dreena says
Well thank you for this kind note! I hope you get the printed copy soon, that’s a bit of a wait. So interesting how we see the errors straight away, our brains so programmed. Good reminder to refocus on the positive! Enjoy the book when it (finally) arrives!
Yulca says
I finally got it yesterday & can’t stop earmarking things! Great work, Dreena, this is a real treasure. Thank you!
Tami Kramer says
Hi Dreena,
As Dreena stated, I am making this recipe weekly for my grandchildren – we all love these and they are just the perfect size for the wee ones! They requested I add raisins and that is a fun addition. I am also doubling the recipe – I did freeze some and they freeze beautifully. Thank you so much for creating amazing healthy whole food plant based recipes. Thank you for the shout out as well. Have a beautiful day! Tami
Dreena says
Thanks for the note, Tami! Lovely to hear from you – and my pleasure.
Myrna says
It looks like a simple recipe. I can’t wait to try it.
Dreena says
Wonderful! Hope you love them, Myrna.