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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

A delightful vegan sweet potato casserole that’s perfect for the holiday season, combining sweet flavors and warm spices for a nutritious side dish.

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (add more for sweetness if desired)
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (melted) or vegan butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (or any nuts you prefer)
  • ½ cup rolled oats (optional for a crunch)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into small cubes.
  3. Boil Sweet Potatoes: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the chopped sweet potatoes and cook for about 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Drain and Mash: Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl. Mash until smooth.
  5. Mix Ingredients: Add almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until creamy.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Grease a baking dish with coconut oil and pour the sweet potato mixture in, spreading evenly.
  7. Add Toppings: Mix chopped pecans, rolled oats, and brown sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle over the sweet potato layer.
  8. Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–30 minutes until the top is slightly brown and heated through.
  9. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven, let sit for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Notes

You can prepare the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake. Top with extra pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving for garnish.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: sweet potato, casserole, vegan, holiday, side dish