Sweet Potato Casserole

This Lighter Sweet Potato Casserole is a family favorite! A classic holiday side dish that tastes just as satisfying as traditional sweet potatoes, but without any refined sugar and a wholesome pecan streusel topping!

This Lighter Sweet Potato Casserole recipe might be the family's favorite Thanksgiving side dish! Silky, comforting and spiced to perfection with cinnamon and nutmeg. Traditional sweet potato casseroles are often loaded with butter, brown sugar and mini marshmallows, but we have lightened this recipe up using maple syrup as a natural sweetener along with a crunchy pecan crumble

One of the great things about sweet potato casseroles is that you can easily prep this ahead of time for stress-free holiday hosting! Here are some prepping options.

What goes in

• 4 to 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 4 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup oat flour
• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons butter

How it comes together

1. Boil the sweet potatoes. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 2-inch chunks and place them in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
2. Mash potatoes. Place the sweet potatoes in a wide bowl and and mash using a potato masher or fork. Add in the eggs, maple syrup, milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, mixing well with an electric mixer (or stand mixer) until smooth. Feel free to add in a splash of milk if you want a creamier texture.
3. Make pecan streusel topping. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, chopped pecans and butter. Mix together using a pastry blender or your fingers until you get pea-size crumbles.
4. Assemble casserole. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer mashed sweet potatoes to a 9×13-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Sprinkle the oat topping over the sweet potato mixture in an even layer.
5. Bake. Place the sweet potato casserole in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until topping is crisp and lightly browned. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Keep in mind

Storage and Reheating: To Store: Store leftover sweet potato casserole in an airtight container or cover the casserole dish tightly with foil. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. To Reheat: Individual portions in the microwave until warmed through, or cover the casserole with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes. Remove the foil for the last few minutes to help crisp up the pecan topping. To Freeze: Let the casserole cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe conta