On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, lay the sweet potatoes in a single layer. In a medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes with avocado oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roasting the sweet potatoes: Instead of steaming the sweet potatoes, try roasting them. Use coconut milk for added flavor and creaminess.
Use another milk: Any type of dairy-free milk works.
Leave the skin on the sweet potatoes: for a more rustic taste, simply leave the skin on the sweet potatoes. Hand or stand mixer: Similar to the food processor, this will lead to a smooth and creamy texture.Immersion blender: This will give you a smoother texture than using the potato masher but not as smooth as the food processor.Food processor: Using a food processor will lead to an ultra-smooth texture but be sure not to over-process, otherwise you'll end up with a gummy-like texture.Fork: This is a great alternative if you don't have a potato masher and also prefer a slightly coarse and chunky texture.Potato masher: This will give you a chunkier texture depending on how long you mash it.Each technique will lead to a different texture: There are a few ways to mash the sweet potatoes once they are cooked. I find that steaming sweet potatoes is the easiest and quickest way to cook them - less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Roast: Cooking the sweet potatoes in high dry heat in the oven until they are cooked through. Quick and easy without losing any of the nutrients in the water.ģ. Steam: Exposing them to hot steam without submerging them in the boiling water below them. Boil: Submerging the sweet potatoes in boiling water to cook them.Ģ.
If you scour the internet for recipes on how to make mashed sweet potatoes, you'll find a few different methods for cooking the sweet potatoes:ġ.
To reheat: When you're ready to enjoy the mashed sweet potatoes, warm it on a skillet on medium-low heat, the microwave, or enjoy at room temperature. To freeze: mashed sweet potatoes store well in the freezer for up to 3 months. To store: Store leftover sweet potato mash in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3 days. Adjust seasoning and sweetness, if needed. Add remaining ingredients: Add almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and mix until well combined. Mash the mixture until the desired texture is achieved.ģ. Mash the potatoes: In a medium-sized bowl, add the steamed sweet potatoes. Cover the lid and steam on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.Ģ. Insert steamer basket and place the chunks of potatoes on top. Cook the potatoes: In a large pot, pour enough water to cover an inch of the base. Once you have the ingredients, making them is pretty straightforward:ġ.