1-1/4 C old-fashioned rolled oats, divided
1-1/4 C all-purpose flour, divided
1 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t ground nutmeg
1 can (15 oz) sweet potatoes or yams, drained and mashed
1 C packed light brown sugar, divided
1/3 C vegetable oil
1/4 C skim milk
1 egg
2 t vanilla extract, divided
1 T butter, melted
Recipe
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup oats, 1 cup flour, the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in the sweet potatoes, 3/4 cup brown sugar, oil, milk, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until well moistened. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full with the batter. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the butter; mix well and sprinkle over the batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm or allow to cool.