Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is the perfect side dish to add to your Thanksgiving dinner table! Creamy and spiced sweet potatoes are topped with a naturally sweetened oat pecan crumble topping that has the perfect crunch. You'll be wanting to make this for all occasions and holidays!
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
For The Sweet Potato Filling
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup almond milk or skim milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil) melted
For The Oat Crumble Topping
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans I used pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
Instructions
Bake Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse and scrub potatoes to remove and excess dirt. Pat dry then poke holes all over each potato using a fork.
- Wrap each potato in a piece of aluminum foil, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until they are completely cooked through. You can test this by inserting a fork or knife into the center of a potato.
How To Make Sweet Potato Filling
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Once the potatoes have cooled, peel off the skin and place potatoes in a large bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer, potato masher, food processor, or a large fork until is looks mashed and almost smooth.
- Add the rest of the filling ingredients and continue to beat together until combined. The mixture should be smooth at this point.
- Spray a 9x9 inch, 9x13 inch, or any casserole baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and pour in the filling. Spread with a spatula to create an even layer on top.
To Make The Oat Crumble Topping
- Combine all of the oat crumble topping ingredients together in a medium bowl and mix until all of the ingredients are mixed together.
- Sprinkle the crumble on top of the sweet potato filling and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the oat crumble is a light golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!