Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?

Yes. Make the sweet potato filling, add it to your baking dish and then cover so that it's airtight. Make the crumble topping and store it separately. Store both in the fridge overnight. Once you're ready to cook, assemble your casserole and bake (it may take 5 - 10 minutes longer).

How Long Should I Bake My Casserole?

Bake it for 40 - 45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the potatoes are hot. The topping should be crunchy and fully browned.

How Do I Know When My Potatoes are Cooked?

Boil your potatoes until a fork inserted into one goes all the way through without resistance. The potatoes should be fully cooked through and tender. Depending on how large your potato chunks are, they may take longer or shorter to cook.

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with BEST Pecan Crumble Topping

Description

This simple vegan sweet potato casserole is made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy oat and pecan crumble topping. It's delicious, healthy, and will quickly become a favorite tradition on your holiday table!

Ingredients

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5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 - 5 large potatoes)
¼ cup dairy-free butter ((or ghee if not vegan))
½ cup dairy-free milk ((I used oat milk))
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt

Crumble Topping

½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
½ cup roughly chopped pecans
¼ cup almond flour ((or any flour))
¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
4 tablespoons coconut oil (solid, not melted)

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Instructions

Cook the potatoes: bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into about 1” cubes. Add the potatoes to the pot and gently boil for 20 - 30 minutes, until cooked through.
Make the topping: while the potatoes cook, make the crumble topping. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the oats, pecans, flour, and coconut sugar (or brown sugar). Press the coconut oil into the oats with your fingers until there are small (pea-sized) lumps. If using a flour besides almond flour, add a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9” x 13” baking dish.
Mix the potatoes: drain the potatoes and then add them to a large mixing bowl. Add the vegan butter and mash by hand or with an electric mixer until no lumps remain. Stir in the milk, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt into the potatoes.
Assemble: spread the sweet potato mixture into your greased baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping in an even layer on top.
Bake: bake for 40 - 45 minutes, until the crumble topping is golden brown and the potatoes are heated through. Serve warm, optionally topped with another drizzle of maple syrup.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Side Dish

Keywords: holiday, pecan, side dish, sweet potato, thanksgiving