Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, buttery, and made with just a handful of real-food ingredients. Quick to whip up and perfect as a healthy side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday meals alike!
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted or walnuts
Instructions
- First, bring a pot of water over high heat to a boil. Peel the sweet potatoes. Dice into 1 to 2-inch pieces. Add the potatoes to the water and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the water and puree the potatoes with an electric mixer or hand masher.
- Mix in the butter, syrup, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined and smooth being careful not to over mix.
- Finally, top with the pecans and serve!
Notes
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- For more texture, feel free to leave the skins on the sweet potatoes.
- Boil until fork tender.
- Use an immersion blender or hand masher to get creamy potatoes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition FactsMashed Sweet Potatoes RecipeAmount Per ServingCalories 204 Calories from Fat 90% Daily Value*Fat 10g15%Saturated Fat 3g19%Cholesterol 10mg3%Sodium 96mg4%Potassium 427mg12%Carbohydrates 27g9%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 7g8%Protein 3g6%Vitamin A 16195IU324%Vitamin C 3mg4%Calcium 47mg5%Iron 1mg6%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.