Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
This healthy sweet potato casserole is lower in sugar, dairy-free and made with a crunchy oatmeal pecan topping. Vegan + gluten-free.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 8 cups sweet potatoes about 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup canned coconut milk light or regular
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup oat flour or almond flour
- 3-4 Tablespoons coconut oil in solid form
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place the chunks in a large saucepan and cover with cold water, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Simmer until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Once done, drain well and let cool.
- Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a little cooking spray on a 9x13 or 9x9 inch casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pecans, oats, oat flour, and brown sugar. Cut in coconut oil with a fork or knife until the mixture is sandy with pea-sized chunks of oil. Set aside.
- Place sweet potatoes into a large bowl and mash them with fork before adding coconut milk, maple syrup, oil, flaxseed, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl. Mix until everything is combined.
- Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle on the brown sugar and pecan mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are bubbling.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/16 of recipe | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g