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November 18, 2015 By Nancylynn 8 Comments

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

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This 21 Day Fix Sweet Potato Casserole is a healthy and delicious holiday side dish recipe, made with clean ingredients and butternut squash for some extra veggie power. Topped with pecan streusel, this is just as good as (or better than!) traditional sweet potato casserole. This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.

White casserole dish with a 21 day fix healthy sweet potato casserole topped with pecans on a white wooden table.

We went to a fabulous Friendsgiving party this past weekend – my first one ever.

Who is the genius who started this tradition?  Why did we never think to celebrate Thanksgiving twice before now?

White casserole dish with a 21 day fix healthy sweet potato casserole topped with pecans on a white wooden table set in the background. In the foreground is a Thanksgiving style place setting.

Anyway, we had an awesome time and the food was incredible.  I literally couldn’t stop eating the mashed sweet potato casserole.  My husband had to cut me off.

Oh my heavens, it was freaking delicious.

And of course, I have been thinking of my own Fixed version ever since.

A sheet pan with sweet potatoes and butternut squash cubes

I have a thousand things I should be doing today, but I couldn’t wait any longer to make this sweet potato mash.  I researched several other recipes for inspiration, and found Minimalist Baker’s version to be super helpful.  Have you ever seen her blog? She is a super talented blogger with awesome, simple recipes…and lots of them are gluten and dairy free.  I highly recommend checking it out.

To make this sinful side dish healthier and FIX friendly, I used half sweet potato and half butternut squash for extra veggie power.  To keep this safe for my son, there is no butter, and I also skipped the brown sugar in favor of maple syrup and a little honey.  Finally, instead of marshmallows, I topped this with just the right amount of honey toasted pecans.

White casserole dish with a healthy sweet potato casserole topped with pecans on a white wooden table.

OMG.  Sweet potato Heaven. 

The result was SO good – much cleaner and healthier than traditional sweet potato casseroles, but definitely yummy enough for all of your guests to enjoy.  In fact, this squash and sweet potato mash tastes so much like dessert, I enjoyed mine with a cup of coffee.

Actually, I am wrapping this up now so I can have more before nap time is over!

A woman's hands holding a small bowl of healthy sweet potato casserole over a white table. In the background, there are white pumpkins and a gold candle stick.

Looking for more 21 Day Fix Approved or Gluten Free recipes for your Thanksgiving?  Check these out:

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Healthy Pumpkin Pie [Gluten-free | Dairy-free | 21 Day Fix]

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Here’s the Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe. Enjoy!

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21 Day Fix Sweet Potato Casserole

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Nancylynn Sicilia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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This 21 Day Fix Sweet Potato Casserole is a healthy and delicious holiday side dish recipe, made with clean ingredients and butternut squash for some extra veggie power. Topped with pecan streusel, this is just as good as (or better than!) traditional sweet potato casserole.


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Ingredients

Sweet Potato-Squash  Mash

  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 6 cups butternut squash, peeled and chopped (about 1 squash or use frozen)
  • 2 T melted coconut oil or butter, divided
  • pinch each sea salt + black pepper
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1–2 T maple syrup (to taste)
  • 1–2 T vegan butter (or you can use more coconut oil instead)

Pecan Topping

  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped (you can increase this to 1 cup if you want)
  • 1 T coconut oil
  • 1 T of honey
  • 1 T maple syrup
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Pinch sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Cut sweet potatoes in half, place them on one half of large baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and 1 T of coconut oil. Bake for 25 mins.
  3. Next, add butternut squash to the other half of the baking sheet and drizzle the remaining coconut oil over top and sprinkle with salt. Toss to distribute evenly. Put the tray of potatoes and squash back in the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  4. When potatoes and squash are finished, they will be fork tender and easily mashed. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temp to 350.
  5. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped pecans and toast for a few minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
  6. Add coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Peel sweet potatoes and add to a large mixing bowl with butternut squash. Use a fork, potato masher, or whisk to mash. You could also use a food processor.
  8. Add another pinch salt + pepper, ground cinnamon, maple syrup and vegan butter. Mash once more to combine, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  9. Transfer mashed squash and potatoes to prepared baking dish and top with toasted pecans.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes, or until completely warmed through. Let cool briefly and then serve.

Notes

Adapted from Minimalist Baker

Store leftovers for 2-3 days in an airtight container.  Reheat in a 350 degree oven, or in the microwave.

Each 1 cup serving:  21 Day Fix – 1 GREEN, 1 YELLOW, 1/4 blue, 2 tsp

WW – 9 Freestyle Points


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup

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Comments

  1. May says

    October 21, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    How many servings does it make?

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    • Nancylynn says

      October 21, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      Hi May – this makes around 6 servings! 1 cup each 🙂

      Reply
  2. Darcy says

    November 13, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    Looks amazing!! The toasted pecans are the best.

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    • Nancylynn says

      November 18, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks! I agree!

      Reply
  3. Chandy says

    November 16, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Would there be a faster way to cook the sweet potatoes? I want to make this tonight, but I’m not sure I have enough time to get it done.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      November 16, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Yes – follow the microwave directions! https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/peanut-butter-banana-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/

      Reply
  4. Carrie says

    November 28, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    We love this casserole! I made it for thanksgiving and since there was so much food at our fest, I went home with nearly a full casserole dish, it was barely touched. Lucky for my hubby and I, we’ve been able to enjoy the leftovers for several meals already! I love it that now I can fully enjoy and appreciate the wonderful flavors in it cuz I’m not overstuffed with all of the other overindulgences of thanksgiving day! Thanks NancyLynn, I’ll be making this again, for sure!

    ★★★★★

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