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Dairy Free Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These dairy free mashed sweet potatoes are incredibly creamy and a great side dish for your Thanksgiving table!

Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a white bowl on a white counter

If you like your side dishes sweet like sweet potato casserole, you’re going to love these mashed sweet potatoes!

Personally, I like my mashed sweet potatoes sweet, but not too sweet. However, if you have a serious sweet tooth, feel free to add more maple syrup.

If you like this dairy free mashed sweet potatoes, you may also like my mashed sweet potatoes with oat milk, which are slightly different.

You may also like my large selection of dairy free mashed potatoes!

Do I peel sweet potatoes before boiling?

Unlike many types of white potatoes, which can be boiled with the skin on and even mashed without removing the skin, sweet potatoes should be peeled before boiling.

What can I use in place of milk?

Like in this recipe, you can use the starchy water that the sweet potatoes were boiled in instead of milk. You can also use dairy free milk.

WATER TEMPERATURE

Believe it or not, it’s best to begin cooking potatoes in cold water. It doesn’t have to be chilled, just the cold side from the tap.

While this may sound counterintuitive, cold water helps the potatoes cook more evenly.

How to Store  

Store the leftover mashed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. 

How to Freeze Mashed Sweet Potatoes 

Allow the mashed sweet potatoes to cool completely, then transfer them to zip-top bags or other freezer-safe containers.

Freeze flat for up to six months. After six months, the mashed potatoes are still safe to eat, but the quality begins to degrade.

Thaw in the refrigerator.

Yield: Serves 6

Dairy Free Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a white bowl on a white counter

These dairy free mashed sweet potatoes are incredibly creamy and a great side dish for your Thanksgiving table!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ¾ cup dairy free milk or water, or as needed
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Drain the water from the potatoes, but reserve the water.
  3. With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes. Slowly add the reserved water until you get a nice creamy consistency.
  4. Add maple syrup to taste and cinnamon. Blend until evenly incorporated.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 4gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g

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