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Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole

Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole

Enjoy a healthier version of a classic with this Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole, featuring creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy oat topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 3-4 medium sweet potatoes about 2 lbs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • Pot for boiling
  • Mixing bowls
  • Masher

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Boil peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
Topping Preparation
  1. In another bowl, combine oats, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted coconut oil or butter to bind the mixture.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spread sweet potato mixture in the baking dish and top with oat-pecan mix.
  2. Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 6g

Notes

Feel free to personalize with nutmeg or dried cranberries for additional flavor.

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