A “Cleaned-Up” Holiday Classic: Sweet Potato Casserole

Go ahead, keep the family tradition alive!

Here is a Sweet Potato Casserole to add to the Family Recipe Box.

A guilt free version of a classic holiday favorite.

Clean Eating Sweet Potato Casserole

(Makes 8 small servings)

Topping Ingredients
1 cup pecan pieces
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 tbsp. safflower oil
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Filling Ingredients
3 lbs sweet potatoes
1/2 cup clean orange juice
1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tbsp. honey

TOPPING DIRECTIONS

Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, combine all topping ingredients together using a wooden spoon.

It will be clumpy and sticky.

Step 2 – Spread out mixture the best you can on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Step 3 – Bake at 350 degrees F. for approximately 10-15 minutes. The mixture should have a nice

golden color to it.

Step 4 – Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Step 5 – Transfer small portions to a large cutting board and chop roughly. Set aside.

CASSEROLE DIRECTIONS

Step 1 – Wash the sweet potatoes and rub with oil. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake

until easily pierced with a fork (about 30-40 minutes).

Step 2 – Remove from oven and allow to cool until you can handle them without burning yourself.

Step 3 – Peel the potatoes and place the inside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4 – Add all other filling ingredients and mash with a potato masher or blend with a hand

blender.

Step 5 – Transfer the potato mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the potatoes.

Step 6 – Serve.

 

Note: you will most likely have some topping left over depending on the size of the dish you use.

The leftovers are great for topping oatmeal or mixing in with granola.

 

Eat and Enjoy!

by The Gracious Pantry

NOTE ON NUTRITIONAL CONTENT:
I separated the counts for the filling and the topping in case you decide not to use all of the topping.

Filling Nutritional Content
1 serving = 1/8 of the recipe (does not include topping)

Calories: 162
Total Fat: 0 gm
Saturated Fats: 0 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 93 mg
Carbohydrates: 38 gm
Dietary fiber: 5 gm
Sugars: 11 gm
Protein: 3 gm

Topping Nutritional Content
1 serving = 1/8 of the recipe (does not include filling)

Calories: 154
Total Fat: 12 gm
Saturated Fats: 1 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 1 mg
Carbohydrates: 13 gm
Dietary fiber: 2 gm
Sugars: 9 gm
Protein: 2 gm

Have a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving,

Julia

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