AIP Sweet Potato Casserole
I may be biased, but I think AIP Sweet Potato Casserole is even better than the original. The maple and coconut sugar in this AIP Sweet Potato Casserole naturally compliments and enhances the flavor of the sweet potatoes without making the sweet flavor too intense. The streusel on top is sweet and crispy and adds a nice texture to the AIP side dish. It is perfect for a holiday meal or makes a great breakfast or brunch side, plus it is AIP, Paleo, and vegan!
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes
- 2 lbs Sweet potatoes about 4-5 potatoes
- ½ Cup Coconut milk
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut oil
- ¼ Cup Maple syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Streusel
- 3 Tablespoons Palm shortening
- ¼ Cup Coconut sugar (plus 1 tablespoon for topping)
- ¼ Cup Cassava flour
- 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot flour
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Start with medium to large pot (3.5 quart+) and fill it about halfway with water. Set it on the burner on high heat to get the water boiling.
- While the water is heating, wash or peel your sweet potatoes (reference the notes on which to do) and chop into medium sized chunks. Once they are chopped, add them to the pot and let them cook for 17-20 minutes or until you can easily spear them with a fork. The longer you boil them, the easier they will be to mash.
- While the potatoes cook, in a small bowl, mix the streusel. Start by mixing the salt, sugar, and palm shortening together. Mix until fully incorporated. Next, add in the flour to the butter and sugar mixture and mix again until the flour is well combined. It may come out more dough like than crumbly streusel, but that is ok.
- When the potatoes are cooked, take them off the burner and drain the water from the potatoes. Add the coconut oil and coconut milk to the potatoes and mash with a spoon, food processor, or mixer.
- Once it is well mixed add in the cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup into the potatoes. Mix again until everything is well incorporated.
- Add the mashed sweet potatoes to an 9X9 baking dish or use a 10 in skillet. Press the potatoes flat, then add the streusel on top. Finally sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until the streusel starts to brown.
- When you take it out of the oven, the streusel will be soft, so let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the streusel to set. You can also store this in the refrigerator for up to a week and heat it back up in the oven of microwave.
Notes
Whether you peel your potatoes or not really depends on your personal preference. I honestly like a little texture in my sweet potato casserole and not peeling the potatoes cuts down on prep time and adds a little extra nutrients. If you keep the peels on, it is easier to use a large food processor to mash the potatoes. If you peel the potatoes it makes for a smoother texture in your sweet potato casserole. So if you like texture, leave the peel on. If you like smooth, the peel the potatoes.
When it comes to mashing the potatoes there are a few methods you can use. I like a little bit of a texture, so I just used a wooden spoon to mash the potatoes. If you like a smoother texture then you can use a food processor, just be careful not too overprocess as this can make them gummy or sticky. If you like a smoother texter, you can also use a hand mixer to make your potatoes.