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    Home » Recipes » Vegetables

    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole

    Published: Oct 13, 2022 Modified: Oct 13, 2022 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Need a delicious Thanksgiving side dish? This dairy free Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole will not disappoint. It's filled with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and topped with a sweet, crunchy oatmeal topping. Drizzle it with maple syrup and you have a winning side dish. {gluten free, dairy free}

    Gluten Free dairy free Sweet Potato Casserole topped with oatmeal crumb topping

    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole

    The holiday season is right around the corner and it's time to start planning that holiday menu.

    I love adding a healthy sweet potato casserole to my holiday table. This is based on the traditional sweet potato casserole recipe my mom always used. The perfect side dish!

    I try to never serve anything that I haven't tested out before. Trust me your Thanksgiving table will look gorgeous with this Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole on it. No one will know this is gluten free or dairy free because you cannot tell!

    The sweet potato filling is smooth and creamy and just sweet enough with the delicious topping of pecan, coconut oil, and maple syrup.

    Gluten Free dairy free Sweet Potato Casserole recipe one serving on small white plate

    If you are looking for more easy gluten free Thanksgiving recipes check out a few of my favorites: Gluten Free Corn Casserole, Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes, and Cranberries, Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce, and this Kale and Apple Salad.

    Following a gluten and dairy-free diet? Check out my 100 Gluten Free Dairy Free Breakfast Ideas.

    gluten free dairy fee sweet potato caserole

    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients

    • large sweet potatoes
    • milk - I use Califia Unsweetened Almond milk but you can use dairy milk, coconut, or oat milk.
    • melted coconut oil - This gives such a warm and unique flavor but you can also use melted butter or vegan butter.
    • egg - large egg, room temperature
    • quick oats - Make sure your oats are gluten free, they need to be labeled gluten free. Learn more here 45 Healthy Oatmeal Toppings.
    • almond flour - I use Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour.
    • pecans - Feel free to substitute walnuts or almonds.
    • maple syrup - I use pure maple syrup.

    How to Make Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and place the rack in the center of the oven.
    2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into halves or fourths with a sharp chef's knife.
    3. Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Boil for about 6-9 minutes checking occasionally by poking with a fork. You want the sweet potatoes to be fork-tender. Remove and drain potatoes and put them into a large bowl.
    4. Add almond milk, melted coconut oil, egg, and salt. Use a hand mixer to blend or you can mash with a hand potato masher. You could also use a food processor for this but not necessary.
    5. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and add the sweet potato mixture. Spread the filling evenly in the greased casserole dish.
    6. In a small bowl make the pecan topping by mixing the quick oats, almond flour, pecans, and maple syrup. Spread evenly over the top of the casserole.
    7. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 17-20 minutes or until the topping turns golden. You can place on a baking sheet if you are worried about it spilling over into your oven.
    8. Serve immediately with a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

    gluten free sweet potato casserole recipe in orange le crueset dutch oven

    Ingredients for sweet potato crumb topping in small brown bowl

    Substitutions

    • For a dairy-free option, you have to use non-dairy milks like coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, or rice milk AND a vegan butter, like Earth Balance or coconut oil.
    • You can use any type of nuts that you like: pecans, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, peanuts or hazelnuts.
    • This is not a super sweet recipe and is considered refined sugar-free so if you prefer your sweet potato casserole sweeter you can add a few tablespoons of brown sugar or coconut sugar to the topping mixture.
    • If you want to make a vegan sweet potato casserole you can replace the egg with a flax egg or an egg replacer like Bob's Red Mill. You can find these at most grocery stores.

    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole recipe fresh from the oven

    Looking for More Easy Thanksgiving and Christmas Recipes?

    • Gluten Free Corn Casserole
    • Buttery Roasted Acorn Squash
    • Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
    • Arugula, Orange and Pomegranate Salad
    • Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
    • Cranberry Relish
    • Apple Cider Sangria
    • Fall Wild Rice Salad
    Sweet Potato Casserole

    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole

    Need a delicious Thanksgiving side dish? This Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole will not disappoint. It's filled with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and topped with a sweet, crunchy oatmeal topping. Drizzle it with maple syrup and you have a winning side dish. {gluten free, dairy free, vegan}
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Vegetable
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: sweet potato casserole
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 178kcal

    Equipment

    • hand mixer

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 large sweet potatoes
    • ½ cup coconut or almond milk
    • 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • For the Topping:
    • 1 cup gluten free quick oats
    • 3 tablespoon Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
    • ⅔ cup chopped pecans
    • 2-3 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and place the rack in the center of the oven.
    • Peel and cut sweet potatoes into halves or fourths with a sharp chef's knife.
    • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Boil for about 6-9 minutes checking occasionally by poking with a fork. You want the sweet potatoes to be fork-tender. Remove and drain potatoes and put into a large bowl.
    • Add almond milk, melted coconut oil, egg, and salt. Use a hand mixer to blend or you can mash with a hand potato masher. You could also use a food processor for this but not necessary.
    • Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and add the sweet potato mixture. Spread the filling evenly in the greased casserole dish.
    • In a small bowl make the pecan topping by mixing the quick oats, almond flour, pecans, and maple syrup. Spread evenly over the top of the casserole.
    • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 17-20 minutes or until the topping turns golden. You can place on a baking sheet if you are worried about it spilling over into your oven.
    • Serve immediately with a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

    Notes

    • For a dairy-free option, you have to use non-dairy milks like coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk or rice milk AND a vegan butter, like Earth Balance or coconut oil.
    • You can use any type of nuts that you like: pecans, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, peanuts or hazelnuts.
    • This is not a super sweet recipe and is considered refined sugar-free so if you prefer your sweet potato casserole sweeter you can add a few tablespoons of brown sugar or coconut sugar to the topping mixture.
    • If you want to make a vegan sweet potato casserole you can replace the egg with a flax egg or an egg replacer like Bob's Red Mill. You can find these at most grocery stores.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. annie@ciaochowbambina

      October 28, 2016 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of sweet potatoes and this casserole hits the mark, my friend!! So delicious! Pinned!

      Reply
    2. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      October 30, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Lovely and such a great side for entertaining or every day! Love the maple syrup 🙂

      Reply
    3. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      November 04, 2016 at 7:46 am

      I'm sure this is a hit at your Thanksgiving table Karen! Sounds delicious. I love the pecans and the maple syrup in the topping!

      Reply
    4. Megan - The Emotional Baker

      November 07, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving must at my house. This version looks great! I'm sure I couldn't stop with just one serving 🙂

      Reply
    5. Lisa

      November 10, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      I grew up on sugary buttery sweet potato casserole too! Now I love them more plain and simple so I can appreciate their wonderful flavor and not marshmallow flavored sweet potatoes! Going to have to give this a try...thanks for the recip! Also love that it's sugar free!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 11, 2016 at 6:38 am

        Thanks Lisa!

        Reply
    6. Everyday Sarah Jane

      November 10, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      Sweet potato casseroles are one of my favorite dishes for Thanksgiving. I would be 100% satisfied eating just that...everyone else can have everything else! Your version looks delicious, yum!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 11, 2016 at 6:38 am

        I totally agree Sarah Jane!

        Reply
    7. certifiedpastryaficionado

      November 10, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Yesssss. I love sweet potato casserole. But I had no idea how easy it was to make! I gotta try it out for the Friendsgiving I'm hosting!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 11, 2016 at 6:37 am

        Hope you love it!

        Reply
    8. Renee Nicole's Kitchen

      November 10, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      I'm loving that this isn't loaded with sugar! A little goes a long way with sweet potatoes and it sounds like you've got it just right. I definitely want to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 11, 2016 at 6:37 am

        Thanks, Renee!

        Reply
    9. Sharon

      November 16, 2016 at 9:53 am

      It's vegan if you omit the egg! 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 16, 2016 at 9:55 am

        You're right Sharon. Thanks for pointing that out!

        Reply
    10. Deborah K

      November 17, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      I am making sweet potatoes for a group of college students and need to keep it warm in crock pots. Do you think I could finish them off in the crock pots?

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 17, 2017 at 3:35 pm

        Deborah, I think that would be fine - just pop them in the crock pot on warm and they should be fine!

        Reply
    11. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      October 19, 2022 at 9:43 am

      Yum! You're putting me in the Thanksgiving mood, and it's not even Halloween yet. (Speaking of, I've already seen a Christmas tree put up in a fast food dining area, a foot of snow has already fallen in a neaby state, and i woke up to 35F temps this morning).

      Reply

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