Homemade Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

This is a healthy version of slow cooker sweet potato casserole with crunchy pecan topping. Refined-sugar free, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Recipe, Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 358
Author: Julia

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Wash the sweet potatoes and peel them. Remove any dark spots as these will turn black when cooked. Dice them.
  • Throw them into slow cooker and pour ¾ cup of water over. Close the lid and cook them on HIGH for 3 hours or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through. I recommend mixing them 1 or 2 times while cooking.
  • Meanwhile: In a food processor, combine the oats and pecans. Process until coarse-like texture. Transfer this mixture into a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Set aside for later.
  • When the sweet potatoes are ready, drain some of the excess water (if you feel there is too much) and puree them using a potato masher or electric mixer/blender. Smoothen them and top with pecan mixture.
  • Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 30-60 minutes (the time can be adjusted to your needs. Taste it after 30 minutes to see, if the topping is hot enough. If not, leave for a further 30 minutes).
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  1. I got about 6 cups of peeled and diced sweet potatoes out of 2 pounds. You can use slightly less if you want but I don’t recommend using more.
  2. The larger the sweet potato cubes, the longer they take to cook.
  3. For gluten-free version you will have to buy gluten-free oats.
  4. This sweet potato casserole is a healthier version of the classic dish. It’s sweet but not overly sweet. I like to serve it with extra maple syrup or honey either drizzled on top or served aside so each person can decide if they want to add the extra sweetness to the dish.
  5. This recipe was developed for a 4-quart (3.5-liter) slow cooker. You should get 6 portions out of it.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 87mg4%
Potassium 639mg18%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 21460IU429%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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