Simple Sweet Potato Casserole

Thanksgiving idea

We lighten up this fall favorite by holding back on the sugar and topping it with toasted oats and pecans instead of sugary marshmallows. Pecans are loaded with healthy unsaturated fat and more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamin B and E, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc! Whether you’re looking for a healthy side or dessert, our simple sweet potato casserole fits the bill. We lighten up this fall favorite by holding back on the sugar and topping it with toasted oats and pecans instead of sugary marshmallows. Pecans are loaded with healthy unsaturated fat and more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamin B and E, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc! Whether you’re looking for a healthy side or dessert, our simple sweet potato casserole fits the bill.

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 to 5 large)

2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided [or coconut oil]

¼ cup 1% milk [or Fairlife nonfat]

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

¼ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon honey

1 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)

¾ cup chopped pecans

Per serving: Calories: 192; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 39mg; Sodium: 127mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 433mg; Iron: 7%; Vitamin A: 3248%; Vitamin C: 4%; Calcium: 6%

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