Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

This Healthy Sweet potato casserole will become a staple side dish at your holiday dinner table! Enjoy a sweet potato casserole without any guilt what so ever. Easy to make, super tasty, and is topped with the most delicious crunchy topping ever.

This sweet potato side dish recipe is what every dinner table needs over thanksgiving or Christmas. The perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and crunchy. This easy and Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe will be a total hit and can be made vegan-friendly by simply skipping on the eggs.

If you’re looking for other delicious sweet potato recipes, why not also try my Sweet Potato Cheeseburger Sliders or my Chickpea Masala Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!

why this healthy sweet potato casserole is so good

• Super creamy. The sweet potatoes provide the dreamiest, creamiest base – melt in the mouth delicious!
• A yummy crunchy topping. Made with oat flour, maple syrup, and a host of chopped nuts, it’s perfectly sweet, crunchy, and oh so satisfying.
• A healthy casserole. Naturally sweetened and loaded with sweet potato, this is a guilt-free casserole.
• A vegan casserole. I’ve included vegan options below.

ingredients you’ll need

• Sweet Potatoes
• Eggs (skip for vegan option)
• Maple Syrup
• Sea Salt
• Pure Vanilla Extract

for the crunchy topping

• Oat Flour
• Maple Syrup
• Coconut Oil
• Chopped Nuts

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

• Cook the sweet potatoes – Place the chopped sweet potatoes in a pot filled with water just enough to cover them. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Once potatoes are done, drain and mash them.

• Make the sweet potato base – Stir in the eggs, maple syrup salt and vanilla extract. Mix well then spread the mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Make the crunchy topping – In a mixing bowl, add oat flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and nuts. Stir until crumbly then
  sprinkle the topping all over the mashed potatoes.
• Bake – Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tops are golden and crispy. Enjoy!

recipe notes and tips

• Use whatever chopped nuts you like.
• Don’t overwork the mash. You don’t want a super smooth mash for potato casserole because it won’t hold together properly. Also, a coarser mash gives the casserole its character and body.
• You don’t need to add sugar. Although brown sugar is often used in classic sweet potato casseroles, this recipe really does have built-in sweetness!
• Use a preheated oven.
• For a deeper flavor to your nuts, toast them up!
• Ideally, let this Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole stand at room temperature for around 10 mins before serving. 

faq’s

Sweet Casserole Toppings

Some different toppings to use for your mashed sweet potato casserole:

• Flour: Any Flour of choice. Rolled Oats or Oat flour
• Nuts: Use any preferred nuts of choice or mix up a variety. The most common nut used is pecan.
• Oil:  Butter, Coconut Oil, or vegan butter
• Sugar: Brown, cane, or palm sugar. Or Maple Syrup
• Spices: Cinnamon or nutmeg

How long can you keep sweet potato casserole in the fridge

Sweet potato casserole can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

How do you reheat sweet potato casserole

You can reheat your sweet potato casserole in two ways. Either by using the microwave or bake in the oven. We prefer the latter. Baking in the oven will ensure your sweet potato casserole is warmed evenly throughout. Cover the dish with foil to prevent the toppings from over-browning and burning. Then, bake for about 15 minutes.

Can I substitute walnuts for pecans

Yes. Any nuts can be used as your topping. Pecans are what most use because it just has its unique taste. But other nuts work just as well. Even better, mix them up as we did in this healthy sweet potato casserole.

Can you freeze Sweet Potato Casserole

Leftover sweet potato casserole can be frozen. Allow it to cool completely and then wrap it tightly using a plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to have it again, simply remove from the freezer and allow it to thaw in the fridge the night before and pop it back in the oven for about 10-15 minutes to reheat.

what to serve with this casserole

Looking for the main dishes to snuggle up with this delicious and healthy casserole? Here are some ideas:

• Oven Roasted Maple Turkey Breast
• Easy Garlic Herb Turkey Roast Recipe
• Baked Honey Mustard Salmon
• Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Need some more ideas for side dishes? Check these out:

• Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes
• Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
• Garlic Butter Mashed Cauliflower
• Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Eggplant and Zucchini Gratin
• Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

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