Description
A delicious and healthy Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole that is naturally sweetened and guilt-free, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake them for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl.
- Add coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans and coconut flour.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish and top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the pecans or substitute with seeds.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg