Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole (Vegan)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    3041 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole (Vegan)

Baked sweet potato casserole just got a makeover with an amazing chipotle maple pecan topping. Don't miss out on this one! It also happens to be vegan (with non-vegan options included).

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Ingredients

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The chipotle pecans:

  • ¾ cup raw pecan halves roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon kosher salt

The sweet potatoes

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup lite coconut milk (sub with regular milk or your preferred milk alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder

The topping:

  • ¾ cup chipotle pecans (see above)
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter- not vegan)
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Instructions

The chipotle pecans:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the chopped pecans in a medium bowl. Add the maple syrup, chipotle chile powder, cinnamon and salt. Toss to coat the pecans.
  3. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake until the pecans are just golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Take care not to brown them too much because they will be browned additionally when the casserole is baked.

The sweet potatoes:

  1. Line a baking sheet with foil. Keep the oven at 400 degrees F.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes, then pat dry. Pierce each potato with a fork in 6 or 7 places. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Turn the oven heat to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 1 ½ quart baking dish with cooking spray. You can also use a deep pie dish or 8- by 8-inch baking dish.
  5. Place the potatoes on a cutting board and allow them to cool slightly before handling. Cur the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop the flesh out and place into a large bowl.
  6. To the sweet potato flesh, add the coconut milk (or alternative). With a hand mixer, mix until the potatoes are very smooth. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg and chipotle chile powder. Mix again until combined.
  7. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the potatoes.
  8. Bake until the topping is light golden brown and the potatoes are heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

The topping:

  1. In a bowl, combine the chipotle pecans, oats, flour, sugar and melted coconut oil. Toss to until the ingredients are completely combined.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 9 (Blue – Freestyle Points) / 4 (Green) / 6 (Purple)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 304.1kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 51.7g (17%) Protein 1.7g (3%) Fat 11.8g (18%) Saturated Fat 4.3g (22%) Sodium 186.6mg (8%) Fiber 7.7g (31%) Sugar 14.9g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3041 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 304.1kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 51.7g 17%
Protein 1.7g 3%
Fat 11.8g 18%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 22%
Sodium 186.6mg 8%
Fiber 7.7g 31%
Sugar 14.9g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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