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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with a Vegan Twist

A delightful Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, perfect for gatherings and adaptable for vegan diets.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 large Organic Sweet Potatoes Roast until tender.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice is an alternative.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can be omitted.
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Swap with whole or oat milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for savory variant.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use coconut oil for vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Organic Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Pure Maple Syrup Honey can be used if not vegan.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Allspice Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Organic Raisins Substitute with dried cranberries.
  • 1 cup Marshmallows Use vegan marshmallows if preferred.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans Can switch to walnuts or almonds.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Drizzle on top for sweetness.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

How to Make Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cube the sweet potatoes and coat with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Roast for 50-60 minutes until tender.
  2. Lower oven temperature to 375°F. Grease a baking dish. Combine sweet potatoes with almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, spices, raisins, and half of the marshmallows in a bowl.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the baking dish. Dot with butter and add remaining marshmallows on top.
  4. In a bowl, mix pecans with maple syrup and sprinkle over the casserole.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15 minutes until golden.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with additional maple syrup for extra sweetness.

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