Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

Published 11/16/2021 • Updated 12/5/2023 Our goal with all of our recipes is to keep classic flavors while using wholesome, nourishing ingredients when possible. Trust me when I say this healthy sweet potato casserole doesn’t taste “healthy!” We’ve perfected this wholesome version of a holiday classic know you’ll love it, too. In addition to creating a healthier version, our sweet potato casserole recipe is also simple – we’ve streamlined much of the process! While the diced sweet potatoes roast in the oven, you’ll make the crunchy pecan topping in a food processor. We actually prefer an oat + pecan topping for sweet potato casserole as opposed to marshmallows. One taste and you’ll know why! Once the sweet potatoes are tender, use the same food processor (less dishes!) to combine the potatoes with Greek yogurt and almond milk to create a super creamy base. Top the mashed sweet potato mixture with the crumbly topping and bake until warmed through. The crunch, sweet yet savory flavor, texture, and overall coziness of this casserole is all just so good.

What You Need for Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

There are 2 parts to this sweet potato casserole. Here’s what you need for each:

Sweet Potato Base

Sweet potatoes Olive oil Almond milk Greek yogurt Salt

Pecan Streusel Topping

Pecans Oats Bacon Butter Spices Brown sugar

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole Variations

Where to start? There are so many ways to customize this casserole to your tastes, preferences, and what you have on hand. Here are just a few swaps and substitutions we recommend:

Replace the pecans with the same amount of walnuts. Sweeten the casserole with brown sugar, coconut sugar, or maple syrup. Use butter or coconut oil. Omit the bacon for a vegetarian option. While the bacon adds a delightful burst of savory flavor, this casserole tastes great without it. Make it dairy free! Use a plain non-dairy yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt, coconut oil or vegan butter in place of the butter, and omit the bacon (add a little salt).

Storage

Store any leftover sweet potato casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Favorite Thanksgiving Salad Cornbread Stuffing Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Butternut Squash Quinoa Stuffing Green Beans Almondine Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

For best results, we do NOT recommend freezing this sweet potato casserole.

Keeping sweet potato casserole warm

After your sweet potato casserole has cooked all the way, remove it from the oven and cover it with foil. It should stay warm for up to 30 minutes. You can also keep it in the oven at 160ºF until the rest of the meal is ready!

Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole

We recommend making the sweet potato casserole up to 2 days before you’d like to serve it. Here’s how:

Serving Suggestions

It’s not Thanksgiving without sweet potato casserole! Serve this healthy version alongside other classics like cheesy scalloped potatoes, healthy green bean casserole, lemon ginger cranberry sauce, and smoked turkey breast.