My good friend Kellie shared this recipe with me years ago when we used to worked together. I was looking for some recipes for our Thanksgiving dinner and found it while thumbing through my recipe box. I haven’t seen Kellie in years, but just seeing her name on the recipe card made me giggle. She is one of the funniest people I know! I have so many memories of laughing ’til my stomach hurt with Kellie…and get togethers that revolved around making and eating delicious food!
So I knew I’d love these sweet potatoes. I give you the options to use coconut sugar and coconut oil to make it a little “better for you” but if that’s not your jam use brown sugar and butter! You can adjust the amounts of both to your taste as well!
Simple, yet rich and delicious! The sweet potatoes are where it’s at on my Thanksgiving dinner plate and we’re adding these to the menu this year!
Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like them)
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 3 tbs coconut oil, melted (can also use butter)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until very soft and cooked through; drain. Transfer back into the pot.
- Add maple syrup, coconut sugar (or brown sugar), coconut oil (or butter) and cinnamon, and whip until fluffy and there are no lumps.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 2136 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 35 g | 54% | |
Saturated Fat 22 g | 110% | |
Unsaturated Fat 11 g | ||
Trans Fat 1 g | ||
Cholesterol 92 mg | 31% | |
Sodium 901 mg | 38% | |
Total Carbohydrates 439 g | 146% | |
Dietary Fiber 48 g | 192% | |
Sugars 181 g | ||
Protein 25 g | 50% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Really pretty photos! I love that turquoise with the bright orange sweet potatoes 🙂
Thank you Jennifer!!
Looks phenomenal!! Cant wait to try! and yes your photography is amazing!