Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a dreamy, plant-based twist on a classic side dish. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of tender, boiled sweet potatoes with the velvety richness of unsweetened almond milk and vegan butter, elevated by a hint of maple syrup and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly seasoned with a dash of sea salt and black pepper, these mashed sweet potatoes are irresistibly smooth and packed with wholesome goodness. Ready in just under an hour and serving up to six, it’s an ideal addition to holiday feasts, cozy dinners, or as a nutritious alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon for a visually stunning and flavorful finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 0.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons vegan butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1-inch pieces, to ensure 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 for flavor.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let the sweet potatoes simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

While the sweet potatoes are cooking, warm the almond milk in a small saucepan over low heat, or microwave it for about 30 seconds, to prevent chilling the potatoes when mixing.

Step 5

Once the sweet potatoes are tender, drain them well and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a few moments to allow any excess moisture to escape.

Step 6

Add the warm almond milk, vegan butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sea salt, and black pepper to the pot with the drained sweet potatoes.

Step 7

Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning to taste.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnishing with additional cinnamon or a sprig of fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1000.5

Total Fat 34.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1903.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 11.7g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 443.6mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 57.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 64.2%