No Sugar Added Sweet Potato Casserole
Looking for a Sweet Potato Casserole recipe with NO added sugar? We’ve got you covered. No one will miss the extra sugar in this healthier take on the classic Thanksgiving side dish. Mashed sweet potatoes with a nutty topping.
Ingredients
- 7 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes 2 pounds 1⁄2 cup reduced cashew milk
- 5 tablespoons DF Earth Balance, melted, divided 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 ⁄2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 ⁄4 cup pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Bring an inch or two of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add sweet potatoes, cover and steam until very soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove basket and discard water.
- Return sweet potatoes to the pot. Add milk, 4 tablespoons butter, salt, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and pepper; mash until desired consistency. Transfer to a 11⁄2-quart baking dish.
- 3.Stir pecans, pepitas and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the sweet potatoes.
- Bake casserole until hot and the nuts are lightly toasted, 20 to 30 minutes. To make ahead: Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 2 days.