Lightened-Up Sweet Potato Casserole (Printable Version)
Creamy sweet potatoes with crunchy oat-pecan topping, a wholesome twist on the classic holiday side that's lightly sweetened.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Base
01 - 3 lbs (1.4 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
04 - 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
07 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
08 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Streusel Topping
09 - ⅓ cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
10 - ¼ cup chopped pecans
11 - 2 tbsp almond flour or oat flour
12 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
13 - 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
14 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
15 - Pinch of salt
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
02 - Boil sweet potato cubes in a large pot of water until tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain well.
03 - In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in Greek yogurt, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a small bowl, mix oats, pecans, almond flour, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato base.
05 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in under an hour with minimal prep
- Uses naturally sweet ingredients to reduce added sugar
- Packed with nutrients while maintaining classic comfort food appeal
- Flexible enough for modifications to suit dietary needs
02 -
- Contains significantly less sugar than traditional versions
- Provides excellent source of vitamin A beta carotene and fiber
- Can be prepared up to two days ahead and reheated
03 -
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after baking this helps the flavors settle and makes serving neater
- Broil for the final 2 minutes to get an extra golden topping but watch carefully to prevent burning
- Reserve a few whole pecans to arrange decoratively on top before baking for an elegant presentation