This delicious sweet potato casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish that is always the star of the show at our Thanksgiving table. The rich & velvety sweet potatoes are topped with a caramelized maple-pecan & coconut sugar topping with a touch of cinnamon spice...the topping is definitely the show stopper!
Some people are all about the turkey, but my family is like, “just give us the sweet potato casserole”. But keep in mind, not all sweet potato casseroles are created equal. There has to be PLENTY of that rich, decadent topping. Trust me, this is not something you want to skimp on. So, don’t judge this little dish until you’ve had it the right way.
What You Need To Make This Sweet Potato Casserole
Here is everything you'll need to make this casserole:
sweet potatoes
coconut milk
eggs
coconut sugar
cinnamon
maple syrup
almond flour
pecans
coconut oil
vanilla extract
sea salt
What makes this traditional dish on the healthier side is the fact that I use maple syrup and coconut sugar, which are refined sugar free natural sweeteners...these two compliment each other very well. The coconut milk adds the perfect creaminess while keeping it dairy free as well. Also, I love incorporating almond flour whenever possible, making my recipes low carb and full of protein. I promise you will never be able to tell this casserole is a healthy version, it's just as delicious and actually better according to my family's opinion.
How To Make This Casserole
Roast sweet potatoes at 425 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
Lower temperature to 350 degrees.
After potatoes have slightly cooled, remove the skin and place potatoes into a food processor.
Add the remaining ingredients and puree until creamy and smooth. If needed, add another tablespoon or two of coconut milk if mixture is too thick.
Transfer to a casserole dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
In a large bowl, combine pecans, almond flour, coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and cinnamon together until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet potato layer and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool a few minutes before serving.
Growing up, sweet potato casserole was always on our Thanksgiving table. I have carried on that tradition with my own family. In fact, I would be in big trouble if I didn’t prepare this every holiday season.
Oh and let me tell you, I made sure to include PLENTY of the cinnamon-sugar topping. Have you ever had one of these casseroles and it was mostly just the sweet potato layer? Well, you can be sure that will NOT be the case with my recipe, I promise.
I’m pretty confident that this little side dish will leave your family completely satisfied and requesting it every year on Thanksgiving day. I hope you give it a try and enjoy this family tradition as much as we do.
Best Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
Author: Christina Eleton
This delicious sweet potato casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish that is always the star of the show at our Thanksgiving table. The rich & velvety sweet potatoes are topped with a caramelized maple-pecan & coconut sugar topping with a touch of cinnamon spice...the topping is definitely the show stopper!
Roast sweet potatoes at 425 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
Lower temperature to 350 degrees.
After potatoes have slightly cooled, remove the skin and place potatoes into a food processor.
Add the remaining ingredients and puree until creamy and smooth. If needed, add another tablespoon or two of coconut milk if mixture is too thick.
Transfer to a casserole dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
In a large bowl, combine pecans, almond flour, coconut sugar, maple syrup,coconut oil, vanilla and cinnamon together until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet potato layer and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
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