5 from 24 votes
Healthy Mashed Potatoes
Healthy Mashed Potatoes use Yukon gold potatoes combined with almond milk, butter, and Greek yogurt to create a creamy, smooth mash with subtle garlic and onion undertones. The use of almond milk and yogurt reduces traditional cream or milk while maintaining moisture and flavor. Chives and butter topping add fresh color and richness. This recipe suits those seeking a balanced, softer mashed potato side dish with a slight tang from the yogurt.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
240 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces, Yukon gold variety
- ½ cup almond milk plus more as needed, unsweetened
- 2 Tablespoons butter plus more for topping
- ½ cup yogurt 2% or 5%, plain, Greek
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste, fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste, ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- chive for topping, fresh
Instructions
- Place chopped potatoes in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and heat until water is boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and add back to pot.
- Add milk, butter, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the potatoes and mash using a potato masher or fork until you reach your desired texture, adding more almond milk if needed. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender or mixer.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if preferred. Transfer to a bowl, top with chives and additional butter and serve.
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Notes
- Peeling the potatoes creates a smoother texture; however, leaving the skins on results in a more rustic mash.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.