Dairy Free Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This dairy free mashed sweet potatoes recipe uses coconut milk, maple syrup, and spices to create a sweet side dish with lots of warmth!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup full fat unsweetened canned coconut milk plus more if needed
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 Tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Prep and Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.4 medium sweet potatoes
- Using a fork, gently press into the sweet potatoes all over to allow the steam to escape.
- Roast in the oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool until they are cool enough to handle.
Mash the Sweet Potatoes:
- Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and add them to a large bowl.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with a masher or fork until smooth.
Mix in the Ingredients:
- Add the unsweetened canned coconut milk, maple syrup, fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), and sea salt to the mashed sweet potatoes.3/4 cup full fat unsweetened canned coconut milk, 3 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 Tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Mix until smooth. For extra fluffy potatoes, use a hand mixer on low speed.
Adjust Consistency:
- Add an additional splash of coconut milk until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
