Sweet potato casserole is delicious, and on many Thanksgiving tables! Many of these casseroles have 500 to 600 calories! That’s just 1 serving! Though it does have all the benefits of sweet potatoes, it is usually packed with extra sugar and fat from butter, cream or milk. Dont worry… we got your covered with this DELICIOUS healthier Sweet Potato Casserole that everyone will love! And it only has 164 calories! If you make it, post it and tag us! Healthier Sweet Potato CasserolePrep Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 1hr 40minutesIngredients 2lbs sweet potatoes3 TBS butter (or coconut oil, Earth Balance or Ghee) melted1 cup unsweetened applesauce2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp saltPinch of ground nutmeg (fresh is best)1 cup chopped pecansExtra salt, cinnamon and sugar optional for toppingInstructionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees FWrap sweet potatoes in foil and bake until soft (about 60-90 minutes)Once sweet potatoes are done, remove from ove, cut in half and allow to cool. Once cool enough to handle, remove the skins and set sweet potatoes aside.Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees F.Using a blender or food processor blend sweet potatoes with applesauce until smooth.Add melted butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and blend until well combined. Pour mixture into a 9 inch square baking pan.Sprinkle with pecans and a little extra salt, sugar, and cinnamon if desired. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes begin to slightly bubble and topping is slightly brownedEnjoy! Calories per serving: 164Fat: 12 gramsCarbs: 12 gramsFiber: 3 gramsProtein: 2 grams
Sweet potato casserole is delicious, and on many Thanksgiving tables! Many of these casseroles have 500 to 600 calories! That’s just 1 serving! Though it does have all the benefits of sweet potatoes, it is usually packed with extra sugar and fat from butter, cream or milk.
Dont worry… we got your covered with this DELICIOUS healthier Sweet Potato Casserole that everyone will love! And it only has 164 calories! If you make it, post it and tag us!
Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1hr 40minutes
Ingredients
- 2lbs sweet potatoes
- 3 TBS butter (or coconut oil, Earth Balance or Ghee) melted
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch of ground nutmeg (fresh is best)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Extra salt, cinnamon and sugar optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Wrap sweet potatoes in foil and bake until soft (about 60-90 minutes)
- Once sweet potatoes are done, remove from ove, cut in half and allow to cool.
- Once cool enough to handle, remove the skins and set sweet potatoes aside.
- Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees F.
- Using a blender or food processor blend sweet potatoes with applesauce until smooth.
- Add melted butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and blend until well combined.
- Pour mixture into a 9 inch square baking pan.
- Sprinkle with pecans and a little extra salt, sugar, and cinnamon if desired.
- Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes begin to slightly bubble and topping is slightly browned
- Enjoy!
Calories per serving: 164
Fat: 12 grams
Carbs: 12 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 2 grams
