5 from 141 votes
The BEST Vegan Mashed Potatoes (+ Variations!)
These Vegan Mashed Potatoes use russet potatoes boiled with whole garlic cloves, then mashed with plant-based milk, vegan butter, salt, and pepper. The garlic softens during cooking and adds mellow flavor, while the plant milk and butter create a creamy, smooth texture. This simple method yields rich, comforting mashed potatoes without dairy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
- 8
Calories:
251 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potato washed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 cup plant-based milk unflavored, unsweetened
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1-inch potatoes and whole garlic cloves, and completely submerge them in water. Bring to a boil and cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are completely tender.
- When potatoes are completely tender, drain out the water with a colander. Place the potatoes and garlic back into the pot, add plant-based milk, vegan butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash potatoes and garlic with a potato masher or a large and sturdy fork until you reach your desired consistency.
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Notes
- Warm the plant-based milk before adding to keep mashed potatoes hot and aid smooth mixing.
- Infuse vegan milk with herbs such as rosemary by simmering with sprigs, then strain before use for extra flavor.
- To avoid watery mashed potatoes, after draining, return the potatoes to heat and stir to evaporate excess moisture before mashing.
- Test new plant-based milk types on a small portion first to ensure tasting preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
1087mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 - 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1087mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.