Sugar-Free Sweet Potato Mash
Elevate your side dish game with this creamy, flavorful Sugar-Free Sweet Potato Mash, a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with natural sweetness from perfectly tender sweet potatoes, this recipe skips added sugars and relies on a luscious blend of unsweetened almond milk, olive oil, and warming ground cinnamon for a wholesome, velvety texture. A hint of garlic powder and black pepper adds subtle savory notes, balancing the dish perfectly. Ready in just 30 minutes and packed with nutrients, this low-calorie mash is dairy-free, vegan, and perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or meal prep. Serve it piping hot alongside your favorite protein or enjoy it as a comforting stand-alone dish.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 2 lbs) Sweet potatoes
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
Step 2
Place the sweet potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Step 3
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 4
Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Step 5
Add the unsweetened almond milk, olive oil, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Step 6
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the sweet potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. For a creamier texture, blend the mash with the immersion blender.
Step 7
Taste the mash and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or cinnamon as needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a healthy side dish, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3723.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3379.3 |
| Total Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3215.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 739.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 109.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 163.8g | |
| Protein 55.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1211.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 40.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories