Sweet Potato Casserole turned whole food plant-based! This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole has no marshmallows, but is still packed with flavor using only a few simple ingredients. This gluten-free and vegan dish is a Thanksgiving staple!
Sweet potato casserole is just an excuse to eat dessert at dinner. I mean, if you think about it, sweet potato casserole is the slightly healthier version of sweet potato pie.
The sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, and you add some maple syrup to make it even sweeter. So the dish ends up tasting like dessert. But I'm not mad. This vegan sweet potato casserole is delicious.
It's made with whole food plant-based ingredients like sweet potatoes, nut butter, maple syrup, and spices. And this gluten-free sweet potato casserole is topped with a simple pecan topping.
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I won't tell anyone if you go back for seconds of this casserole when it's time for dessert!
Why I Love this Dairy Free Sweet Potato Casserole
- Dietary needs - this recipe is dairy-free, plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
- Decadent side dish - this casserole is almost like eating sweet potato pie, but it's a bit lighter, so it's perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish
- Really simple - there are only a few ingredients in this casserole, but the result tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen
- No Marshmallows - you can use vegan marshmallows for your casserole if you'd like, but personally I don't want sweet potato casserole that has marshmallows on top. Instead there's a simple pecan topping that adds a nutty crunch to the dish
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Filling Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: usually I recommend leaving the skins of your potatoes on for extra fiber, but since we want a smooth casserole filling, we'll peel the potatoes first
- Maple Syrup: some extra sweetness helps create that almost dessert-like taste. You can also use date syrup for a completely fruit-sweetened casserole.
- Nut Butter: some nut butter like cashew butter or almond butter adds some nuttiness and helps create a deeper flavor
- Vanilla Extract
- Spices: salt, cinnamon, nutmeg
Topping Ingredients
- Pecans: chopped pecans create a nutty topping that pairs perfectly with the sweet potatoes
- Maple Syrup: you can also use date syrup
- Kosher Salt
How to make Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole without Marshmallows
Step 1. Steam the sweet potato until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
Step 2. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash thoroughly.
Step 3. Stir in the maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 4. Spread the potato mixture into a casserole dish (I used this dish). Sprinkle the chopped pecans in an even layer onto the sweet potatoes. Drizzle evenly with maple syrup, then sprinkle with the salt.
Step 5. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then serve and enjoy!
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this casserole. Thank your for this meal and our celebration of thanksgiving. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole (No Marshmallows)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Large Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed (about 3 ½ pounds)
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Nut Butter
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ⅛ Teaspoon Nutmeg
Topping
- 1 Cup Finely Chopped Pecans
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Steam the sweet potato until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash thoroughly.
- Stir in the maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spread the potato mixture into a casserole dish (I used this dish). Sprinkle the chopped pecans in an even layer onto the sweet potatoes. Drizzle evenly with maple syrup, then sprinkle with the salt.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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