These incredible dairy free mashed sweet potatoes are a MUST for the holidays or a regular weeknight dinner! Cozy, creamy and packed with flavor, these savory taters will have you coming back for more. An easy and healthy side, they’re also gluten free, soy free and vegan.

Raise your hand if you consider mashed potatoes an ESSENTIAL part of any holiday meal.

Or, really, any cozy, comforting dinner made during cooler weather.

I mean, there’s just something about them. 

Which is why today we talk a spin on the classic dish with these incredible dairy free mashed sweet potatoes!

Because I already have a go-to recipe for regular dairy free mashed potatoes and figured it was high time to let my favorite orange veggie shine.

So, let’s talk about these taters.

They’re creamy, velvety and packed with savory goodness. And a little pop of freshness thanks to some sliced green onion. 

But the best part? They have a rich, buttery flavor thanks to a special ingredient – olive oil. 

I promise, they’re so good that you definitely won’t miss the butter, sour cream or cream cheese in this delicious dish. ♡♡♡

How To Make Dairy Free Mashed Sweet Potatoes

So, let’s talk about how this simple side goes down:

Boil potatoes. First up, we’ll add some sliced sweet potatoes to a stockpot and boil until nice and tender. 

Add mix-ins. We’ll drain the potatoes and then add in some olive oil, almond milk, green onion and spices.

Mash away. Next, we’ll mash until smooth and creamy, pouring in additional milk as needed to achieve that perfect level of creaminess. 

Adjust seasonings. Finally, we’ll give the potatoes a taste and then add additional salt / pepper to really make the flavors pop. 

Tips & Tricks

1. You can absolutely peel your sweet potatoes – I just prefer the added texture from the skins plus all the extra nutrients (not to mention it’s easier!).
2. A different non dairy milk can be used in place of the almond milk.
3. Don’t be afraid to salt your potatoes – it will really bring out all the flavors. I’d estimate that I usually add about ½ teaspoon more salt after mashing.
4. Finally, feel free to garnish your potatoes as desired. Instead of the listed green onion / drizzle of olive oil, try chives, cilantro or even a pat or two of dairy free butter. You can’t go wrong.

How To Store

Let the potatoes cool to room temperature then transfer to an airtight container. They’ll keep in the fridge for about 4 days.

I’ve found that mashed potatoes can sometimes dry out after sitting in the fridge (although this tends to happen more with regular mashed potatoes versus mashed sweet potatoes).

However, if you find you need it, you can add in a splash or so more olive oil or almond milk to get the potatoes back to their desired creaminess when reheating. 

Additional Dairy Free Side Dish Recipes:

• Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
• Dairy Free Sweet Potato Casserole
• Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
• Dairy Free Corn Casserole
• Dairy Free Apple Walnut Stuffing
• Dairy Free Broccoli Casserole
• Holiday Corn

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