Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This healthy mashed sweet potato recipe is a delicious holiday side dish made with 6 ingredients. Easy to prepare for the holiday season!
Servings: 6 5 oz servings
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- 2.5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee optional but recommended
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While water is boiling, peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
- Once water is boiling, add sweet potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes, until they are fork tender.
- When potatoes are done cooking, drain the water. Return the potatoes to the pot or add to a stand mixer.
- Mix the potatoes using a handheld or stand mixer until they are smooth. Once mixed, slowly add in milk, maple syrup, spices and butter until everything is combined.
- Serve + enjoy!
Notes
Add a dash of cayenne pepper for a little bit of sweet heat in this delicious sweet potato mash!
Top this dish with a little more cinnamon and butter for some added fall flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 5.3oz | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 21450IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
