7-ingredient vegan mashed sweet potatoes. They're so tasty, smooth, creamy and ready in about 30 minutes. It's the perfect side dish!
I really LOVE mashed potatoes, it's one of my all-time favorite side dishes and I ate it a lot when I was a child. However, I've onlye eaten mashed sweet potatoes, maybe 2 or 3 times in my entire life and although I think it tastes great, I've never made it at home and I'm so happy with this recipe, it's AMAZING!
This is comfort food, so delicious, simple and satiating, and is ready in about 30 minutes. Besides, it's a great side dish. I prefer to eat it with some veggies (raw or steamed) and some plant-based protein like tofu or canned legumes. Mashed sweet potatoes are delightful hot or cold, so it's a perfect food to include in your lunch box.
If you like our vegan mashed sweet potatoes, check out these sweet potato recipes: vegan sweet potato and black bean enchiladas, 5-ingredient sweet potato brownies, sweet potato coconut curry soup, sweet potato salad and low fat sweet potato chocolate pudding.
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Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup plant milk of your choice, I used soy milk
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chopped walnuts and dried dill for topping, optional
Instructions
- Peal and dice the sweet potatoes and steam (or boil) them for about 20 to 25 minutes or until they're soft.
- Add the steamed sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mash. We used an immersion blender, but feel free to use a potato masher, a fork or even a regular blender.
- Top with some chopped walnuts and dried dill (optional) and serve.
- Keep the vegan mashed sweet potatoes in a sealed container in the fridge for about 4 to 5 days.
Notes
- Use any sweetener instead of the maple syrup or omit this ingredient.
- Add your favorite herbs and spices.
Colleen says
These are our go to for mashed sweet potato, great receipt!
Iosune Robles says
Thanks for your comment 🙂 I'm glad you liked it!
Attila says
Hi there,
Could you tell me what is the purpose of the nutritional yeast please?
Thanks!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! Nutritional yeast tastes similar to cheese 🙂
Jennifer G says
Made this for Christmas dinner and it was the best side dish we had! Will be making this for many years to come and adding this as a staple!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Jennifer! I'm so glad you liked it ☺️
Chateau Evalyn says
Wow! My wife and I both agree that these are better than any mashed sweet potatos we have ever had. Unreal. Our house guests had no idea they were vegan. We did use quite a bit more coconut milk for our corrent consistancy. So delicious. -
Iosune Robles says
Hi! I'm so glad you all liked 🙂 Thanks for your kind words!
MichelleBakesWithAltitude says
My roasted sweet potatoes were overcooked & I wanted to revive them. This was the perfect solution.
I didn't have the nutritional yeast, but used the other ingredients. It was a smashing success (pun intended). I even used the cooked peels (finely chopped) because of their high nutritional content. Delicious, healthy & filling. Thanks for a great site with great recipe ideas.
Daniel says
Thanks for posting this recipe. I'm gonna try it tomorrow. Can I use almond milk (sweetened with agave)?
Iosune says
Hi Daniel! You're so welcome 🙂 Almond milk is okay, but it's better to use unsweetened milk for this recipe.
Cheryl Alessi says
Can I substitute canned organic sweet potato purée if I’m short on time?
Iosune says
Hi Cheryl! I've never tried them, so I can't help you, sorry!
Aura says
Yummy!! Will do less pepper and garlic pepper next time.
Iosune says
Hi Aura! So glad you liked it 🙂
Mari says
This recipe was great! It has been a challenge finding vegan dishes that my picky 9 year old likes. This was a winner! Thanks.
Iosune says
Hi Mari! So glad you and your child liked it 🙂 Have a nice day!
Kat says
Yummm this is my fave version of vegan mash! It is divine. Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Kat! I'm so sorry, but I didn't see your comment 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Julie Sellers says
Made these for our 14th annual College Thanksgiving yesterday, and they were delicious... for vegans and non-vegans alike. Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Julie! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!
jill Russell says
will this recipe work with the yellow sweet potatoes, the Hannah yams?
thanks
Iosune says
Hi Jill! Yes, feel free to use any type of potatoes you want 🙂