Peel a raw sweet potato and chop it into large pieces. In a small pot add about 2 inches of water and bring it to a simmer. Add the raw chunks of sweet potato to a steamer (or metal) basket and steam the sweet potato until soft. Alternatively, you can bake a medium sweet potato then peel it.
Mash the cooked sweet potato with a fork and set it aside.
Cook your choice of bacon
Mix together all of the dry ingredients into a bowl using a fork.
In a separate larger bowl, beat together the wet ingredients. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients using a spatula. Then, fold in any of the “extra” ingredients using a spatula. Ensure the batter is completely mixed but be careful not to over-mix the ingredients.
Spray a muffin mold with cooking spray or coconut oil, then evenly divide the mixture among the molds.
Bake for 15 minutes at 400F or until you can pierce the muffins with a toothpick and it comes out clean.