Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These easy vegan mashed sweet potatoes are super smooth and creamy with a delicious sweet and savory flavor and plenty of customization. A perfect side dish for weeknight meals and the holidays! Plus, 100% dairy and gluten-free!
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 5kcal
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2/3 cup plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted vegan butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup or taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Over medium high heat in a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the salt.
- Carefully add the sweet potatoes to the boiling water.
- Bring back to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for 25 minutes. When the potatoes are soft, carefully drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or with a hand mixer.
- Slowly add ¼ cup of plant-based milk at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Add the brown sugar or maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon.Mix well and serve hot or cold.
Notes
- Drain potatoes well: To ensure the vegan mashed sweet potatoes don’t end up watery.
- For thicker/thinner mash: Adjust the amount of added liquid you use.
- Adjust the consistency: By adjusting the method used to mash the sweet potatoes. A fork will be thicker/chunkier than a potato masher, which is less fluffy than a potato ricer.
- Experiment with flavor profiles: Refer to our long list of flavor options and play around to find your favorites.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.03mg
