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!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Stove-Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs Sweet Potatoes
- 1/4 Cup Canned Full-Fat Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- 2 TB Vegan/Allergy-Free Butter
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- In a large pot, cover the sweet potatoes in water, bring to a boil, and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are soft and tender.
- Drain the potatoes and add them back to the same pot.
- Using a potato masher or mixer, break up the potatoes a bit before adding in the milk, butter, and seasonings. Continue mashing the potatoes until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve hot. Cool completely before storing.
Notes
*I added a dash of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, and Fresh Thyme (see notes for more seasoning options)
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:
- Ground Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, or Allspice
- Add Pure Maple Syrup
- Add a Brown Sugar Sweetener
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
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