Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

The easiest Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is also the best! Just 3 ingredients for these healthy, creamy, dairy-free mashed sweet potatoes! Gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free, you can make this side dish savory or sweet! Kid-friendly and perfect for a simple weeknight meal or a holiday dinner!

I don’t know about you, but potatoes, in all their varieties and forms, are the most delicious food on this planet. That’s the truth and deep down I know we all can agree. One side dish everyone loves is mashed potatoes! Kids and adults can all agree that mashed potatoes are one of the best sides during the holidays and make a humble weeknight dinner 10x better! Let’s jazz it up and make the classic creamy mash with sweet potatoes instead!

Only 3 Basic Ingredients

Keeping this recipe easy and basic so you can decide if you want more of a savory mash or amp up the naturally sweet flavors of the potatoes!

• Sweet Potatoes
• Canned Full-Fat Unsweetened Coconut Milk (this is the key to creamy dairy-free mashed potatoes!)
• Allergy-Free Butter

Make it savory:

• Add Fresh Thyme, Sage, or Dried Rosemary
• Add Garlic and Onion Powder
• Add Salt and Pepper
• Swap the Butter with Olive Oil

Make it sweet(er):

• Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, or Allspice
• Add Salt (this enhances the flavor!)
• Add Pure Maple Syrup
• Add a Brown Sugar Sweetener

Dairy-Free Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Yes, you can have AMAZING mashed potatoes without any dairy! Not only is this recipe dairy-free, but it’s also:

• Gluten-Free
• Vegan
• Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free)
• Sugar-Free
• Paleo

Make it without Oil or Butter

You can use dairy-free yogurt, sour cream, or cream cheese in equals parts to make this recipe oil-free and butter-free too!

 

Fresh or Frozen Potatoes

If you’re in a pinch or you want a super quick side dish solution, using pre-peeled, cubed, and frozen sweet potatoes on A-OK! Of course, using fresh sweet potatoes will give you way more flavor!

Peeled or Unpeeled

When it comes to mashed sweet potatoes, I prefer the potatoes to be peeled. If you want a rustic mash, you can leave the skin on, however, I find this to be a better route if making traditional mashed potatoes.

How to Cook Your Sweet Potatoes

• If you’re using frozen, you can simply steam them in the steam bag they came in or boil them (depending on the type).
• To boil your sweet potatoes, peel the potatoes, chop them into even-sized pieces, and boil them covered in a pot of water of medium heat for about 20 minutes until they are fork-tender. Drain them completely before adding them back to the pot to mash.
• To roast the sweet potatoes, you can leave them whole, wrapped in foil, and roast at 425°F for 35-45 minutes until they are soft. Then you’ll be able to cut them open and scrape out the cooked flesh (making the mashing even easier!)

How to Mash the Sweet Potatoes

• Hand-Held Potato Masher or Fork: This is what I like to use. It gives you a nice rustic texture and isn’t 100% smooth.
• Hand-Held Electric or Stand Mixer: This will give you a smooth, ultra-creamy texture.

If you roasted the potatoes, scoop out the flesh and add it to a bowl. If you boiled the potatoes, drain and add them back into the same pot (one-pot mashed sweet potatoes are a thing!) Then while the potatoes are still hot, use your preferred mashing device to mash or blend the potatoes to get things combined a bit before adding the milk, butter, and seasonings you choose. Then continue mashing until you get your desired consistency.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

• Storage: You can store any leftover mashed sweet potatoes in an airtight container for 5-6 days.
• Reheating: If you’re just reheating a small serving, you can warm it up in the microwave. If you made the mash ahead of time, you can reheat larger amounts in a pot or skillet on the stove over medium heat until warmed through!
• Freezing: You can freeze the finished mashed potatoes, flat, in a Ziplock freezer bag for up to 6 months. Let it thaw in the fridge before reheating!

Easy Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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I highly recommend adding that dash of black pepper, cinnamon, and some fresh thyme leaves! The perfect balance of flavor with these naturally sweet, sweet mashed potatoes! Now you just have to decide if you’ll want some purple mashed potatoes, regular mashed potatoes, or this fluffy orange mash (possibly a little of all three!)

Complete Your Thanksgiving Menu:

• Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
• The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing
• Healthy Green Bean Casserole
• Easy Creamy Mushroom Gravy
• Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf
• Crustless Pumpkin Pie

So tell me:

+ Will you be enhancing these sweet or keeping your mash more on the savory side?

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