This is a side dish you’re going to want on the holiday dinner table. Or maybe, on your regular fall dinner table. Because who can wait for the holidays? It is sweet potato season after all, which means in this house we’re cooking them a couple times a week. Give me all the sweet potatoes, please. They are the edible equivalent to a big warm hug.
Now that it’s officially November (plus chilly and dark at 6pm…tear…sob), I figure some of us are thinking about happier things…like the holidays and all the delightful holiday food. I know I am. It’s my favourite time of the year to cook and bake. For some reason, I always have oodles and oodles of recipe ideas floating through my mind this time of the year and can’t keep up with testing them all out. You should see my “to make” list…it’s massive!
In preparation for the holidays, I decided to do something I’ve been meaning to do for a long time; I revamped my old sweet potato casserole recipe from 2009. It’s a good recipe, but with 5 years of recipe development under my belt I knew I could improve upon it. This version got lightened up and given a crazy good pecan oat maple crumble topping. It totally blew us away and the previous recipe is all but history in my mind.
Just look at this crunchy crumble…
Here are a few things I changed up:
1) cut sweetener by over half (you won’t even notice)
2) added some heart-healthy virgin coconut oil
3) added a new and improved crunchy topping – gives it a great texture contrast!
4) made this one gluten-free as the old one wasn’t
5) amped up the maple + cinnamon flavours
6) new photos…because 2009 wasn’t my best year for photography…hehe
I recommend serving each portion with a pat of vegan butter or coconut oil on top to really take it over the edge. The butter/oil melts and cascades all over the casserole. Bliss!!
I love you, sweet potatoes.
PS- If you haven’t tried it already, check out my Sweet Potato Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole. Dessert for breakfast!
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Sweet Potato Crumble Casserole
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This is a side dish you're going to want on the holiday dinner table! The crunchy nut crumble tastes just like an oatmeal cookie. I recommend serving this casserole with a pat of vegan butter or coconut oil to really take it over the top. Also try serving it with Coconut Whipped Cream for a decadent twist. In this recipe, I swapped out half the vegan butter for virgin coconut oil to add some heart-healthy fats while still retaining that lovely butter flavour.
Yield
12 large side servings
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Ingredients:
For the sweet potato mash:
- 4 1/2 to 5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 to 5 large)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 mL) vegan butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 mL) virgin coconut oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (37 mL) pure maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain salt, or to taste
For the Crunchy Nut Crumble:
- 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 1/3 cups pecan halves, chopped
- 1/3 cup almond meal or almond flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) virgin coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) vegan butter, melted
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (37 mL) pure maple syrup
Directions:
- Peel and roughly chop sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place into a large pot and cover with water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-high, and gently boil for 10 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart (10-cup) casserole dish and set aside.
- Prepare the crumble topping: Pulse the oats in a food processor until coarsely chopped. In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, oats, almond meal/flour, cinnamon, and salt. Pour on melted coconut oil, melted butter, and maple syrup. Stir until combined.
- Once cooked and drained, place sweet potatoes into a large bowl.
- Mash potatoes with the butter and coconut oil until smooth. Now, stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Adjust to taste if desired. Spoon into casserole dish and smooth out.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping all over the sweet potato mixture, evenly.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375°F (190°C) for 16 to 23 minutes, until the dish is hot throughout. Plate and serve immediately with a pat of vegan butter or coconut oil.
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Tips:
- For a creamy twist, try subbing some of the butter/oil in the sweet potato mash for full-fat canned coconut cream.
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I love sweet potatoes also! And I love your blog, so perfect while I get my menu ready for thanksgiving!
Getting my menu ready to. Love this over the traditional sweet potatoes with the marshmallows on top. Ok, well, I love those too, but this looks delicious and nutritious and it not a dessert like the other one. Went to Outback Steakhouse the other day and couldn’t believe the sugar and butter they loaded on the sweet potato, it’s sweet enough, ya know? And that crunchy nut crumble on top….be still my heart!
I most definitely will be bookmarking this to make for Christmas! I’ve always salivated over other sweet potato casseroles, but would love to do so without feeling like I’m super duper indulging – I would rather save that for the apple pie and ice cream! And chocolate fondue! And eggnog! ;) This looks absolutely fantastic.
It breaks my heart that my fiance doesn’t like sweet potatoes!
Actually – all that really mean is that I get to eat this ALL :)
Yum! Love this holiday-inspired recipe. I’ll be pinning! :)
I eat tons of sweet potatoes recently, I just can’t have enough! This casserole would be perfect for my obsession ;)
Wow! This sweet potato casserole does look SAWWEET! Cannot wait to try it! I think we will have to make this one for Christmas dinner (and before then for sure!). Bye bye outdated marshmallow topping ;)
I have to say that I’ve never really been converted to sweet dishes with sweet potatoes. I like to pair their natural sweetness with more contrasting flavours, like soy sauce or rosemary. That being said, this has inspired to try my hand at a salty sweet potato crumble casserole. Thanks!
I didn’t even know I liked sweet potato casserole until reading this post ;) I definitely want to make this before the holidays – these photos are soo mouth watering!
This looks amazing!!! Can’t wait to make it for the holidays!
Absolutely love the topping! Adds that sweet crunch!
Love that this is not loaded with sugar as a lot of similar recipes are – looks delicious!
Congrats on the nomination. Voted :))) this saweet potato casserole look fan freaking tastic. This is my must have dish during the holidays. This is clean enough to eat all fall though. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my! This looks delicious! My mom is the one that makes sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving and I swear I get a cavity when I take my ‘polite portion.’ I’m going to make this for her and see if I can get her to convert in time! ;-)
I have made your other sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving the last two years and everyone loved it! I had converted it to gluten free by using a really good GF flour with everything else the same. But this looks awesome too. I will try it this year! It looks delicious and healthy and I’m sure it’ll be great. I love that you go to the trouble to improve and update recipes.Thanks for all your recipes, especially with a new baby in the house!
Oh my goodness!! Have been hoping for a sweet potato casserole recipe to pop up! I now have my first dish for Thanksgiving :)
Ooou! This recipe looks very similar to a sweet potato casserole I make every year for Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner. Love the crunchy topping!
Love this. I also made a lightened up version, except mine wasn’t gluten free or vegan. I love that yours is and how creamy and smooth it is. I don’t know about you, but I always eat my sweet potato casserole for dessert. SO good!
Could I throw everything together and just let my slowcooker do the work?
I love the idea of the crumble on top. I’ll skip the nuts, but hopefully the oats give the same effect. Won’t be as crunchy, but I bet it will still be delish. I love sweet potato mash, so this is right up my alley.
I’m usually realllly not into sweet potato casserole, but that topping, SWOON!
Can’t wait to try this new recipe as I luv and make your Sweet Potato Oatmeal Breakfast Cassarole all the time! That’s a staple, classic recipe in my home! I have been following your blog for quite some time now and I make a lot of your recipes from your blog and your book. I especially like that they are toddler-friendly and you provide nut-free and gfree options. Keep up the great work Angela and congratulations on the birth of Adriana!
This looks delicious! Another recipe added to the endless list!
I just voted for your cookbook on “Goodreads”. I have enjoyed every recipe that I have tried from your cookbook and can’t thank you enough for sharing them!!! Hope you win, you deserve it :)
Yes!!! I make a very unhealthy version of this every year. Can’t wait to try this one!!
Sweet potatoes are on my table at dinnertime a few times a week. I’m going to try this recipe – I love the nut crumble!
You had me at Sweet potato! Looking forward to trying this dish out….soooo gooood!
This looks amazing!! Can hardly wait to try it!!
adding this to my thanksgiving menu now!
Love the healthy take on Sweet Potato Casserole, Angela! I have a sensitive sweet tooth and usually find standard sweet potato casseroles far too much for a dinner plate alongside turkey and gravy. I do love sweet potatoes, though – and your recipe highlights the natural flavor without going overboard! Pinning.
Looks absolutely amazing and I will be including it (along with many other of your recipes) at Christmas. My kids say they don’t like sweet potato but I know with that crumbly topping they won’t notice and I’m sure they’ll devour it.
Thanks for all the amazing ideas.
Sweet potato casserole is one of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes, but I have always hated how much added sugar is thrown in! This is the perfect solution ! Can’t wait to try this out on my family!
This looks incredible! I’ve never tried sweet potato casserole, but I think with this recipe, I’ll have to try it!
If I could only have ONE thing on thanksgiving, I would honestly pick this!! Okay and maybe some cranberry sauce I make with merlot in it :) But I’d be SET! This is perfect! Pinned :)
Yum! Looks delicious! I love sweet potato in every way.
mmm, this looks amazing! Definitely bringing this to Thanksgiving! Thanks!
I cannot wait to try this recipe! Thanks so much, Angela :) Any suggestions of a fun main course that would go nicely with this side? Would love your opinion.
Oh YUMMY! This is going on my Thanksgiving “Must Make” list!
Wow. That really looks amazing. If I assembled it the night before, do you think the crumble would get soggy, or would it hold up? This is one is definitely on the list for our American Thanksgiving dinner.
I already voted for your book as soon as another reader said it was nominated in a comment on a previous recipe. Since buying your cookbook, I don’t think I have cooked a single thing from any of my other cookbooks. Congratulations!
It isn’t as crunchy the next day but that being said it’s still yummy as leftovers.
That is what heaven looks like! I can’t wait to try this.
I make your Not Your Grandmother’s Sweet Potato Casserole every year and it is always the biggest hit. My family requests it! I will definitely try this one too. :)
The Grass Skirt
Sweet potato casserole is my #1 must have Thanksgiving food. Hands down. LOVE IT.
Sweet potato casserole is my favorite dish to bring to holiday get togethers! This one looks healthy and delicious, I will definitely be trying out this recipe for Thanksgiving this year. Might have to try it out sooner, I don’t think I can wait until then!
Hi Angela,
I’m pretty neutral on coconut oil (don’t consider it health food but think it’s a great vegan option for saturated fat in recipes) and I’m wondering where are you getting the info that it is “heart-healthy”? I’d like to read the research on that because I haven’t seen anything convincing.
Thanks!
Amy
Still wondering about this….. can you link to the papers? Thanks!
I may just have to whip this up for the holidays- and I cannot wait to try your sweet potato oatmeal. Looking back at your previous sweet potato casserole, it is absolutely insane to see how you have grown your photography and recipe-creation skills. You are such an inspiration.
Do you think this could be made in advance and then baked the day of? Or would the topping get too soggy?
I was going to ask this too! Seems it would work if you did everything through step 5 in advance and then put the topping on right before baking perhaps??
I just want to put the crunchy nut crumble over yogurt or pour coconut milk over it for breakfast. This recipe looks awesome! Definitely pinning now :)
This looks fabulous! That new crunchy topping is definitely worth trying. Thanks for sharing this. :)
What can I substitute the oats with if I need it grain free?
OMG ANGELA! This looks so so sooooo delicious!
I’ve never had sweet potato with a crumble on top, and now I’m wondering why not and thinking that I need to make this happen, pronto!
When you mention adding the coconut milk, could I use it instead of the butter or would it then be way too runny?
{Teffy’s Perks} X
Hi Teffy, If you use just the cream portion of the full fat canned coconut milk, it shouldnt make it runny – I would probably add 1/3-1/2 cup of the cream only (not the water). Hope this helps!
It does help, thanks Angela! Will try it with just coconut cream them =)
Oh wow Ange, this looks fabulous! I was a big fan of your earlier sweet potato casserole recipe and love that this is a lower sugar version. I’m definitely voting for you! :)
This casserole DOES scream big warm hug!! I seriously would eat this right now (for breakfast!) because I haven’t used sweet potatoes in almost a week. I know…what is the world coming to!! haha
Oh yum!! I love sweet potatoes. The crunchy crumble topping is such a delicious sounding idea, almost like a sweet and savoury dish combined…which kind of sounds like my idea of perfection!
LOVE this! Such a gorgeous casserole! And I love the crunchy crumble!
“added some heart-healthy virgin coconut oil” May I suggest you read the works of Dr Caldwell Esselstyn Jnr or Youtube him (or watch Forks Over Knives). There is NO SUCH THING as a “healthy” oil – none.
This is very high fat with all the nuts and adding coconut oil is a real killer. Making this but leaving the coconut oil out and also the butter. I know it will be delicious anyway. Thank you! I am afraid I agree with Diane it is not heart healthy. Do more research!!!! Brenda
This sounds SO SO GOOD! I’m going to be the only vegan at Thanksgiving this year… maybe I’ll include this in the list of dishes I’m making to make sure I impress everyone ;)
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can’t wait to make this for thanksgiving! i love your other sweet potato casserole and have made it for the last few years. my family loves–vegan and non-vegans alike!
Mmmm sweet potatoes! I want to shake up this year’s menu anyway, I think this will be perfect for our table! Thanks Angela!
So I had a good ol’ faithful sweet potato recipe for the past 3 or 4 years that I’ve been making each Thanksgiving…but this just might replace it this year!
I love your book Angela and every week I cook at least one recipe from it! Of course I voted for your book.
I’m from the Netherlands and I believe your book should be translated into Dutch, so I can share it with all my fellow country healthy food lovers!
Being from the Netherlands, I have never heard of sweet potato casserole! Love sweet potatoes though. The casserole looks delicious and I look forward to making it. Being a sweet potato casserole newbie, did I understand correctly that it is traditionally eated as a side dish and not a dessert?
Hahahaha I was just saying how I was talking about sweet potato recipes over at Choosing Raw, and then popped over here! This is something I can definitely add to my arsenal of recipes for this chilly fall/winter season! And the crunchy goodness….makes me happy inside
WOW! It looks so yummy! I will definitely try this one for thanksgiving! BTW – I found a great vegan wine at Whole Foods Market, it is called “Deccolio Prosecco” and it will be great aperitif to the holiday dinner.
Voted for you on Goodreads! I am utterly obsessed with your cookbook. :) Can’t wait to try making this sweet potato casserole. Just looking at that pecan crumble is making me swoon.
That is really beautiful. I think I’d like to eat it for dessert.. and breakfast. I never was a fan of the marshmallow topping sweet potatoes, but this I could get behind :)
I am totally making this for Thanksgiving!! Can’t wait :D I know that it is going to be amazzzzing!
I just tried this recipe out tonight and WOW! It is amazing, and it wouldn’t feel out of place at the dessert table. A clear winner and I can’t wait to make it again for Thanksgiving-but since sweet potatoes are already sweet, I might leave out the maple syrup in the mashed potato part next time. Going to eat leftovers for breakfast tomorrow!
(Also, no idea how you’re managing to continue posting (awesome recipes) with a newborn! You’re amazing!)
Okay, yum! I love sweet potato. Can’t wait to make this for Thanksgiving!!!
I WILL be bringing this to Thanksgiving this year. It looks amazing. The crumble looks like it would be great on some apple crumb pie, too! I will be altering my apple crumb topping. Thanks for posting!
Sweet potatoes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack, I love them so much! This takes them to another dimension, I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you Angela!
Sweet potatoes are my favourite and this is such a fab looking recipe, thank you for sharing it!
What can I use in place of coconut oil? I have a sensitivity to it and notice you use it in nearly every recipe. Thanks!
Could this be made ahead of time?
I cant see why not! I haven’t tried it but I think it should work.
We love this recipe! My husband was given a copy of your new cookbook for his birthday a few weeks ago. We are loving it! The recipes are excellent. The photos are a joy. The book is wonderful. Great job!
Thank you Donna! I’m so happy you are enjoying the recipes.
wow this looks so delicious!!
I tried this with Butternut Squash! It was absolutely amazingly delish!
Thanks so very much
This will definitely be an addition to my Thanksgiving table! That makes FOUR of your recipes I’ll be featuring on my holiday table! :-) I’m also including (from your cookbook) your festive kale salad, your raw pumpkin tart and your recent chocolate cream pie/tart. Thank you so much. I’m grateful for your recipes. It such a pleasure to have delicious food that does not hurt my belly or animals. :-)
The crumble looks amazing….gotta try this!
This has to be one of the most comforting meals ever, both me and my husband (who by the way is a meat eater) could not get enough of it! Even though we live in the warm climate of Dubai, this dish had the perfect balance of a comforting feast we would usually eat snuggled up in the UK but light enough for us not to feel too stuffed and heavy. Thank you for the recipe, we will adding this to the mid week favourites list.
Mmmmm, we can’t do nuts so I always have to leave them out. But, just a tip for those that may have an allergy: we have found crushed cornflakes or crunchy puffed rice cereal makes a pretty good substitute. If you assemble ahead of time, the cornflakes will stay crunchy longer :)
Divine! I made a similar dish for Thanksgiving last year and it was a major hit. Looks downright scrumptious!
You know, I hadn’t ever considered having this together. Apples are a go-to with the nut crumble, but the sweet potato, that’s new to me! This is a great addition to any fall cookbook, and something I intend to wow the family with this year for the holidays.
This looks A-Mazing! I’ll definitely be making this for the upcoming holidays! YUM
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Any One of you girls, would there be a nice recipe win which the Shiitake Mushrooms are used? Either dried or fresh mushrooms. A recipe for a ‘mid-substantial value meal’, e.g. light dinner, would be great.
Shiitake have great nutritional profiles –> very healthy mushroom to digest, providing benefits almost like from the Chaga and Reishi (Lingzhi) medicinal mushrooms. Mainly they taste well i reckon ;–). Thanks girls!
Warm regards
LOVE this recipe. My whole clan loves it. Thank you so much! I’m supposed to avoid nuts due to diverticulitis, so I just make a smaller casserole for myself without the nuts. Still delicious. We devoured it! Thanks! Amybeth Hurst
Would regular flour sub for almond meal/flour?
This recipe was delicious albeit a little too sweet for me. Less sweetener and I’m bringing it to Thanksgiving dinner! Thanks for the recipe. :)
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I made this over the weekend and it was (and is as leftovers) so good. I didn’t use all of the maple syrup it called for and it was perfect. It’s added to the Christmas dinner menu. Thanks again for a great recipe.
That flavor combo sounds fantastic. And the crunchy topping – YUM!
Yum! This looks like it needs to be made for my Thanksgiving dinner : )
Looks amazing! Trying this tonight!
love your blog. your recipes always inspire. my 12 ear old daughter decided to go vegan this spring, after years of being vegetarian, after researching the horrors of animal treatment. Your book came at an ideal moment and I discovered your blog from there. I have tried many of your recipes and have been delighted with the results time and again. Who new that animal free would be the best food we ever tasted and would leave us feeling better than ever wrt our own health, that of the animals and that of the planet. I have one suggestion which might make finding recipes a bit easier: would it be possible to put some reference to the date released on your recipes? Not all recipes can always be found via the recipepage or the index. I ususally remember about when I saw a particularily enticing recipe come out, so knowing where to search chronologically may make the search a little easier for those recipes not easily found with recipepage. BTW, you have the sweetest baby ever. Enjoy every moment; they all grow up way too quickly.
Thanks for your kind words Anne! I will look into adding a date. :)
I just made a 1/2 batch trial run in preparation for Thanksgiving. It is wonderful!! I love the topping. I usually make a traditional southern sweet potato casserole that has whole milk, a couple eggs, over a stick of butter and tons of white sugar and brown sugar. This is so much healthier and tastes so good!
Just wondering…could I use spelt flour instead of almond flour for the topping?
Just made it! So delicious!!! Will definitely be on the Thanksgiving table in a couple of weeks. Probably be in my breakfast bowl tomorrow morning, too! Thank you for such a great recipe.
Thanks for another delicious recipe! It was just the right amount of sweetness. I loved that I could still taste the sweet potato, and I couldn’t stop eating the crisp! I went ahead and added a little bit of coriander to the sweet potato mixture for giggles. Made this for a potluck and I went home with an empty casserole dish!
Something wonderful to listen to while enjoying this recipe :)
I made this dish last night. I have to say it was a bit to sweet for our taste. I am thinking of a way to make it a bit more savoury. I think I’m eating leftovers for breakfast tomorrow.
I made this dish Sunday night as a Thanksgiving trial run and have to say it’s even better the second day…heated up in the microwave or mixed into my morning bowl of oatmeal. I still miss the traditional Southern recipe with all of the fat, but with this I can do away with all of the guilt.
This was really tasty! I omitted the vegan butter and eliminated the coconut oil in the topping – didn’t want the dish to be too coco-nutty and it turned out perfect. Love the creaminess of the sweet potatoes and the crunchiness of the topping. Looking forward to making this over and over again.
This was great! I made it for an early Thanksgiving dinner and loved it. It made a lot, but leftovers were awesome too. I even ate the last little bit for breakfast, I’ll have to try your breakfast casserole version soon. I only used 1.5 TBS maple syrup in the potato mixture because mine seemed sweet, but followed everything else. Will definitely make this again, thanks!
Eating this as I type- holy cow!!!! Sooooo good!!! I cannot wait to take this to Thanksgiving dinner next week!!! Thank you, thank you!
Curious if i could make this ahead of time and bake it the day of thanksgiving? Possibly make crumble separate until day of baking. thoughts?
Hi Lisa, I think thats a great idea! I would maybe bake the potato mixture on a low oven heat to warm it up then use the topping and bake at 375. Also make sure you bake the crumble topping for 16 min and keep your eye on it after that because the topping can burn fast. Good luck!
Also, does anyone hand mash or use a mixer to whip the potatoes? thanks in advance!!
Hi Lisa, I made this recipe and would recommend using a hand mash because you still want some texture to the potatoes. I personally think a mixer might make it too smooth but I guess thats a personal preference. Enjoy!!
Thank you Tiffany! Will take your advice! happy Thanksgiving!!
Hi Angela,
I am wondering if you think it would be just as fine making this recipe a few days ahead of time and just warming up in the oven on the big day? Or would I lose something if I make it in advance?…
Thanks so much,
Orna.
im sure that would be fine! i would just be careful not to overcook the topping and dry it out.
Angela, this recipe is a true favorite! Thank you!! I cut the recipe in half and it still made plenty! The only change I made is that I added a little more salt in the sweet potato mixture.
Love your recipes so much! Your food is made in my house weekly. :) Any suggestions for an almond meal replacement in this one? It’s so hard for me to justify spending $10 on a bag of it.
Totally making this for my moms thanksgiving! I can’t wait to taste it!
I made this for our firm’s Thanksgiving pot luck and it was a huge hit. I even added a bit of unsweetened coconut shreds and brown sugar to the topping. Everyone loved it!
I made your old recipe for Thanksgiving last year (my first as a vegan) and it was good, but not as dessert-like as I’m used to. Is this version more like a traditional sweet potato casserole despite the reduced sweetener? Also, would it be possible to make this in a crock pot?
Do you think I make this day before and not bake it until the next day? Or do you think I should bake it day before and then reheat it on thanksgiving? Thanks!!
I’d like to take this dish to a potluck. Would it taste okay if not served immediately? Thank you always for the wonderful recipes.
Made this for Friendsgiving last weekend and it was a huge hit! No one would ever have guessed it was a healthy take on sweet potato casserole ;) Thank you for another great recipe!
hi! I am very excited to make this for thanksgiving. I was wondering if whole wheat flour will work instead of almond flour?
thank you!
I used whole wheat flour and it was amazing
I’m allergic to almonds. Could I use a gluten free flour instead?
While I’m not vegan, (gluten free/refined sugar free), this is EXACTLY what I went looking for. Yay! Hands down, my favorite Thanksgiving dish!
Can you make this the night before?
Vegan Thanksgiving for the win! I made this today in preparation for tomorrow’s feast and I love it, Angela! I made the recipe as you suggested, and added some acorn squash since I was about a pound short on sweet potatoes. I did not put the oat crumble on yet– mashed everything in my crock pot and will add the crumble mixture tomorrow and then turn it on the keep warm setting to free up oven space. I snuck a spoonful already and it is delish! Also, my mom just bought me the oh she glows cookbook and I want to bake and eat everything in it! Mouth watering recipes and photos… Can’t wait to cook my way through it! So thankful for your fantastic blog!
Those are not sweet potatoes you are cooking my friend. … Those are YAMS! Big difference! But nonetheless I tried it and your recipe is FAnTasTiC!!
Made this for my family today; it was a hit! Love the maple flavor! I kept licking the spoon while mixing the crumble and the sweet potato mix….so good!
This was on my Thanksgiving menu today and OH MYYY….this has become a new favorite dish in my house. I can’t believe I hadn’t tried this till now. Absolutely amazing!
I’ve been dying to make this and finally made it yesterday for Thanksgiving. It was amazing! It was my favourite part of the meal and the favourite part of a lot of my guests too-
Such a hit! Also, for those of you wanting to do some advanced prep I did baked, mashed my potatoes the night before and prepared the dry crumble ingredients then on the big day I just had to melt the oil, butter and syrup and mix up the crumb topping. Note that I did cook it for about 15 mins longer to ensure it was well heated through. Thanks Angela for the excellent recipe! You never disappoint!
Oh my goodness, this looks delicious! I’m definitely making this! thanks for sharing! A healthier option for a family favorite.
I made this and brought it to Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. Everyone loved it! Thank you!!
Made this for my family yesterday (Thanksgiving) everyone LOVED it and said the recipe is a keeper. Leftovers are even good cold right out of the fridge!
Wow, made this yesterday and LOVED it!!! thank you so much for a great recipe!
Angela, I made this saweet potato casserole this weekend for our US Thanksgiving and it was delicious!! The crunchy nut topping was by far my favorite part. It matched perfectly and contrasted the mashed sweet potatoes well. I feel like that nut topping would make a really great granola base. Thanks again for the amazing recipe. Can’t wait to make this for years to come!
Made this for Thanksgiving…AH-MA-ZING! Will now be a holiday staple in our house.
I have been craving a vegan seasonal dessert and this totally hit the spot! So easy and delicious. I think it’s my new favorite :)
I took this to a Thanksgiving potluck this year and at first everyone was reluctant to try it as it wasn’t wearing marshmallows and coated in sugar, but once people tried a little, it ended up being the most popular side dish. Thank you for being the first person to show me that plant-based food can be savory and delicious :-)
I made this for my vegan/non-vegan family for Thanksgiving and it was INCREDIBLE. This is an absolute keeper.
I made these today to bring to my family’s small group meeting for church. Sweet potato casserole is one of my favorite dishes for thanksgiving, and this being my first vegan thanksgiving I must say these are great! It seemed an easy enough dish to veganise, but I really liked that you also didn’t even use sugar for sweetening it. It was perfect, in my opinion! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I forgot to mention!–the rest of my group (all omnivores) enjoyed these too!
Oh my goodness! Was introduced to this last night and my socks were completely blown off! A fantastic combination of flavours and a wonderful way to indulge in my favorite tuber. I can not get enough of this. In planning out my weekly menu I noticed that I have this listed for 3 meals and two snacks…. a day….. for the next seven days.
I made this for our extended family for Thanksgiving – my first sweet potato recipe, as I’ve traditionally made squash in the past. I received raves from everyone who tried it, and my 10-year-old daughter absolutely LOVED it (she said to put LOVED in all caps, that’s how much she loved it :).
Made this for Thanksgiving last week. All of my non-vegan relatives (which is all of them) were very impressed.
Thanks for this awesome recipe. It was a big hit at Thanksgiving for vegans and non-vegans!
Amazing recipe! Just had this for an early Christmas dinner and it was the talk of the table! Made no changes – perfect as is! Thank you for sharing!
I made this for the first time at Thanksgiving and it was so so delicious – will definitely be added the the menu for years to come. Thank you for this recipe and your wonderful blog!
Are these sweet potatoes or yams? Yams are more orange. Just curious. Thanks!
Hey :) sorry if this has already been asked, I did have a little look – just wpdering whether this could be frozen before cooking? Trying py get a load of Christmas prep done! Thanks x
I remember making something like this before and my culinary skills have improved also so will give it a try again. It seemed like effort the last time and I nearly ate all the sweet potato mash before it went in the casserole dish haha. This time it looks easy and delicious. Thanks for the lovely pics for inspiration. I feel this will be making an appearance on the 25th!
Very good. I did not make any adjustments to the recipe, and I added a little dab of coco oil on top of some leftovers. This dish has lasted my partner and I 3 days, and it tastes even better the next day. Thanks AGAIN, Angela! 5 stars!
First time to prepare this Saweet! Potato Casserole with Crunchy Nut Crumble after searching for vegan menu. After reviewing menus, I consider it very healthy food, I prepared it for the holiday party yesterday. My friends and I love it. Right now I am prepare a second one for Vegan Society holiday party this evening.
I am wondering if I could use coconut nectar instead of maple syrup ?
I used to make a recipe called Pumpkin Pie Cake. It was an awesome pumpkin mixture topped with a cake mix, butter and nuts – full of sugar and bad fats. This tastes almost like that decadent dessert. AWESOME! I would eat this guilt free as a dessert any day.
Can I just say this is the bomb?! I just made it for Christmas Eve tomorrow and I really wish I made more because my boyfriend and I can’t stop eating it! Thanks for the recipe!
This is crazy good!
I just tried it tonight and I must say it was delicious! I didn’t sweeten the mashed potato and added a bit of hazelnut to the crumble and it was very tasty!
Based on what I’ve read, it seems to be quite a traditional dish in the US, but here in Québec we’ve never heard of it. That’s a shame really!
I’ll certainly make it again! Happy Holidays! :)
This is fantastic! I had ~1/2 lb. of some leftover diced butternut squash that I threw in with the sweet potatoes to boil, and then mixed in two diced Corland apples (skins intact) after the potato/squash was done and ~1/2 lb. I added 1 1/2 tsp. of Flax seed to the crumble mixture and decreased butter/maple syrup by a tad. It still came out as great as the original! Angela, you have such a way of crafting recipes and inspiring us to experiment in the kitchen. It’s all great!
Made this for a family get-together and I got so many compliments, it was almost embarrassing! :) Thanks for a great recipe!
These were so perfect for Christmas. Just the right amount of sweetness, but not to the point that you felt like you were already having dessert and therefore could not have a “real” dessert too ;). Thank you!
Took this recipe to a potluck and it was fabulous!
To finish the casserole in the over I put it in my Cast Iron skillet and it worked perfect!
Thank you for sharing!
Oh yumm. Sweet potatoes and oats in the same recipe! And some added sweetness, mmm. ;)
I have some sweet potatoes that will go bad in a few days if I don’t cook them. Definitely making this!
I can’t wait to try this tonight!
This sounds lovely. Going to give this a go. thanks for sharing this recipe.
Simon
Oh my goodness! This is so so good :-) Tastes so divine. Thank you for such a taste explosion Angela.
This looks delicious! Any substitutions for all the nuts for a person with a severe nut allergy? (I’m allergic to all peanuts and tree nuts)
I made this for a Thanksgiving potluck, and it was a delicious, under-the-radar-healthy, crowd pleaser. I used coconut flour instead of almond (solely because it’s 1/3 of the price), and it came out great!
Can’t wait to try this one!! Can I use coconut flour instead or almond?
Everyone loves this dish. My MIL was in love with the taste!! This will be my second time making. I just wish the topping was a little crunchier. I plan on not adding as much wet topping (butter and coconut oil).
Holy cow these are AWESOME! It’s not the point when cooking *healthy*, but my boyfriend and I ate the whole batch in, um, maybe one day and really didn’t feel that bad about it ;)
I didn’t have the *butter* and just used extra coconut oil in place and it was still just divine. I’ve already shared it three times and will be including it in some of my social media shares.
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I made this yesterday to ‘test’ for my Christmas Eve menu. It is wonderful! The smoothness of the sweet potato with the crunchiness of the topping is just fabulous. This will certainly be on the Christmas Eve menu. Thank you!
Sounds great! I’m going to try this for Christmas. I don’t usually keep almond flour at home; could I substitute regular all purpose flour, or something else?
Hi, can you use oat, plain, rice or tapioca flour instead of almond flour? Also, does it work OK with macadamia or almonds instead of pecans?
I’ve made this the past two Thanksgivings… since it’s been up on the blog. It is a wonderful crowd pleaser and your non-vegan family members will love it. Not too sweet, and you use real sweet potatoes (none of that canned stuff). The lovely crust it makes on the top is to die for.
I made this! My tip? Increase the maple syrup and add coconut whipped topping, its a dessert. For a side dish, decrease the syrup by half and its perfect.
I also omited the margarine…still delish! Great recipe all round.
Any options if no vegan butter is available? (small town, no stores that carry it!)
Hi Zahra, I’d say you could replace the vegan butter with more coconut oil. Or for the mash, simply omit the butter altogether (especially if you don’t want the coconut flavour to be too strong). Another option is to try full-fat coconut cream, or if you aren’t a fan of the coconut flavour, try refined coconut oil which is flavourless. Hope this helps!
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Thanks for the options Angela!
Loved the recipe and it came out great. I used my kitchenaid to whip the potatoes and mix everything in. Loved the crumble topping, it would be perfect on a fruit dessert as well.
Pretty easy to throw together, too
Yay! Glad it was a hit. :)
I just made this using walnuts (ran out of pecans..) and it was sooo good. Thank you for a wonderful recipe! :)
Glad you enjoyed it Anya!
Love this recipe and have made it for the last few years at Thanksgiving! This year I need to make accommodations for a friend with a coconut allergy. Is there another vegan option?
This looks amazing and I am definitely planning on making this for Thanksgiving! I have family with nut allergies, would the recipe work with vegan marshmallows on top?
Hi Emily, sincere apologies for not getting back to you sooner! Did you end up trying it with the marshmallows? I’d love to hear how it went. :) (I expect the results would be pretty delish!)
I really love this recipe! I’m trying to remember though that I thought you offered a variation on the crust topping. Was there one with walnuts? and possibly brown sugar with oats.
This is the third Thanksgiving in a row that I am making this for my husband’s family! It’s such a crowd pleaser for ALL the palates (including my brother-in-law, who doesn’t like sweet potatoes, but loves this dish!). The whole family also likes the Double Chocolate Coconut Torte, but I was too lazy to make that one too this year :) Thanks for your awesome recipes!
One note to make this recipe even easier: roast the sweet potatoes in the oven a day ahead. If you roast them a bit extra, the skin will come right off when they’re cool, and it’s way easier! They’re also easier to mash this way.
Hi Kristen, Thanks so much for the lovely comment! And for sharing the great tip, as well. :) I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with the family!
Can you cook this in a slow cooker?
Could you substitute veggie broth for the oil and butter?
Newbie trying to eliminate oils.
Hi there! I think you try omitting the butter and coconut oil from the mash, and then if it looks like it needs a bit more moisture, add some veggie broth a bit at a time–but be careful, you don’t want your potatoes to end up on the watery side (the butter and oil and moisture, but they also add a richness that you can’t really mimic with veggie broth). Actually, what I would probably try first is to swap the oil and butter with coconut cream (the white cream), as it’s oil-free yet still really rich! As for the crumble topping, a good swap may be harder to find…pure maple syrup, maybe, and then watch it closely as it may bake faster?
The sweet potato casserole is amazing! I made that last night with the vegan caesar salad recipe! Both were amazing! Happy Canadian thanksgiving!
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Hey Denise, I’m so happy to hear this (and the salad) were hits! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Do you think I could sub olive oil for coconut oil? My husband only eats olive oil if any oil is used. Thanks so much! Looks delicious!
Hey Carrie, I think it would depend on the olive oil most likely…some are quite strong tasting, but if you use a light olive oil I think that would probably be okay. :)
Hi, what is a better substitution for rolled oats, quick or steel cut oats? Thank you!
Hi Irina, Steel cut oats wouldn’t have enough time or liquid to cook so those are out. As for quick cook, I find those tend to get quite mushy so I’m not sure about those either. It would be an experiment!
I suggest baking the sweet potatoes on a foil covered sheet pan at 350F for 2 hours. Just put them on the pan and let them bake. They caramelize so beautifully and almost jump out of their skins! I think it’s best to peel them soon after they cool and then store them in the fridge if necessary.
I’m slicing the sweet potatoes after they are baked, adding a recipe of your warm nacho dip as a “cheese” sauce and covering with a pecan crumble. Your topping looks excellent so I’m switching to it. We’ll see whether folks like it or not …
Hey Steve, Oh I love that method of roasting sweet potatoes…you’re so right! I can almost taste them the way yo’ve described it. So good. So fun that you’re creating a dish with the cheese sauce and pecan crumble…sounds incredible!
This was fantastic! Not that I had any doubts. I’ve actually enjoyed the leftovers more today than I liked the right-out-of-the-oven creation last night. I followed the recipe as written, except added about 1/4 cup of coconut sugar and 1/4 cup of sweetened coconut flakes CAUSE IT’S THE HOLLIDAYS YA’LL! Thanks for the great recipe!
haha love your additions…why not right? And I agree with you that the leftovers are so good. Really nice topped on a hot bowl of oatmeal, too!
can’t wait to make this for christmas day! what do you think about using coconut butter instead of something like earth balance?
Hey Heather, Oh that’s a great question. I’m not sure if it would be too “coconut-y” or not if using coconut butter. I find it can have a strong taste, but maybe the potatoes would mellow it out. If you try anything please let me know how it goes!
Great recipe!!! I absolutely love it!!! However, I was slightly disappointed because I was searching for a main dinner dish and this one was suggested. My BF and I really loved it but really thought we were having dessert for dinner… But hey, no harm done!! We enjoy breaking the rules on occasion!! Thanks Angela!!
Hey Ve-Jen, Oh thank you so much for trying it! Glad it was a hit. And also thanks for the mention that it’s coming up under a main dish (it shouldn’t be!), so I will go fix that now.
Can you make this ahead of time without baking and then bake it the day of? Would you leave the toppings off until ready to bake?
How would you go about preparing it the day before? Thank you!!
Hey Stephanie, Yes you certainly can! I’ve done this the day before (wrap it up well so it doesn’t dry out) and then I let it come to room temperature before baking it (or I simply tack on some extra bake time to make up for the chilled state).
Hey Angela! Hoping to bring this to a potluck…would it work in a slow cooker?
Oh wow, that’s a fun idea!! I’m really not sure. I wonder if the slow cooker would allow the crumble to get crunchy enough? If you try anything I would love to hear how it goes.
Hi Angela!
SO love your blog and your recipes. Quick question – any issues with just skipping the nuts? Or a swap idea? We have to be nut-free due to allergies…
Thanks!
Crissie
Hey Crissie, Oh good question! I would probably swap the nuts for sunflower seeds, but I haven’t had a chance to try this out I don’t think. I think if you totally omitted them you might miss the crunch factor. ;) I would probably try 3/4 cup sunflower seeds (just so they don’t overwhelm the flavours as they are more bitter) and omit the almond flour (potentially replace it with a tablespoon or two of oat flour).
This will be my 3rd Thanksgiving making this dish and it’s always a hit! Just reread the recipe and can’t wait for next week! I always double the topping which pushes this into borderline dessert territory. Thanks for the recipe and sweet potatoes rule!!!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Scott! Happy cooking :)