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Candied Sweet Potatoes
Delightfully spiced and mashed Candied Sweet Potatoes topped with sweet and buttery pecan streusel is the perfect holiday snack or side dish. Bring your sweet potato game to the next level with this easy vegan holiday recipe that everyone will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the sweet potatoes
- 3 ½ pounds sweet potatoes rinsed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup plant-based milk any variety
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
For the topping:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8x8 casserole dish.
- In a medium pot, submerge the sweet potatoes in water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are softened, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Drain the water using a colander and place the potatoes back into the pot. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes. Pour in the milk, vanilla, ¼ cup of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and powdered ginger, and mix together until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the 8x8 dish and spread until it’s evenly leveled.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, vegan butter, brown sugar, and pecans, until thoroughly mixed. Evenly spread the mixture onto the prepared sweet potatoes and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy!
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Notes
- To save time, prevent food waste, and maximize nutrition, I don’t peel the sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
741mg
(21%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
28431IU
(569%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 28431IU | 569% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.