Healthier Cinnamon Maple Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes (V, GF)

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What better way to enjoy comfort food than warming and delicious creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes, all jazzed up with maple syrup, cinnamon, pecans and almonds!!!!

It’s a great colourful one-pot side dish that can be easily whipped up, with minimal prep and only need 2 essential ingredients. However the flavor can be enhanced with plenty of common add-ins. Bonus is that no draining of water needed, you mash them right in your crockpot. Frees up your oven or stove top for other dishes.

All that remains is to bring it out as a side dish for quick weeknight dinners, potlucks or the upcoming holiday and festive dinners, fall lunches and quick breakfast treats.

Why You’ll ♡ It

• Affordable – It is frugal enough that you can double this gluten free Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe without much extra spend.
• Leftovers – It’s a great way to use up any of your leftover sweet potatoes, simply cook in advance and store in the fridge.
• Minimal ingredients – Only 2 ingredients needed, but adding in warming spices, butter and maple syrup really jazzes this up.

Tools Needed

• An awesome Crockpot.
• Measuring spoons and cups.
• A sharp knife.
• A handy cutting board.
• Meal prep containers for storing.

So, are you ready to find out just how simple it is to make mashed sweet potatoes slow cooker style? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you……

How To Make Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

You need:

• Sweet Potatoes
• Maple Syrup
• Cinnamon (optional add in)
• Dairy free butter (optional add in)
• Pecans and almonds (optional add in)
• And water for cooking (optional add in)

Instructions

1. Wash, peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
2. Add them to the slow cooker, followed by the water and then cover the slow cooker.
3. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
4. Open the lid and add the dairy free butter, maple syrup and cinnamon and mash (do not drain the water!).
5. Serve Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes mash warm topped with pecans and extra maple syrup to taste.

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

If you prefer to cook Pressure Cooker Sweet Potatoes Mash instead of slow cooker mash, you certainly can! You still only need two ingredients. Just check out this recipe for Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes to find out more.

Recipe Tips

A few tips to help you get the best ever crockpot Sweet Potatoes Mash of your life.

• You don’t need to peel your sweet potatoes. You can just cut them up and add in. Try it both ways and see.
• Make sure to scrub the sweet potatoes clean if u are leaving the skin on as you don’t want to be tucking into gritty potatoes.
• I prefer to cook the sweet potatoes directly in the insert to avoid washing up, but feel free to cook them on a trivet if you prefer.
• Use a potato ricer to end up with a smoother fluffier mash.
• Sweet potatoes are sweet enough as is, but adding a little bit of maple syrup just enhances their flavor that tiny bit extra.

Delicious Variations

You can flavor your Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes in many other ways. Here are just a few mix-in suggestions to try:

• Spices like nutmeg, cardamom and allspice.
• Dried herbs such as oregano, basil and parsley.
• Cayenne pepper, or a dash of hot sauce for those who like some heat.
• Date syrup, or honey if not vegan.
• Coconut milk.
• Sour cream or heavy whipping cream (if not vegan).

Storage

This of Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes is great for prep ahead, meal prep and freezing.

• Refrigerator: Let the sweet potato mash cool down completely before transferring it into an air tight container and storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
• Freezer: Alternatively, you can portion the mash into freezer bags,  remove all the air, label them and freeze for up to 6 months. Feel free to freeze this in even smaller portions and defrost as you need.
• Reheat: Make sure it is thawed. Simple mix in a tablespoon or two of water or dairy free milk to loosen it up and reheat in the microwave for about 2 – 3 minutes at a time and mix after every reheat. It should take about 5 – 6 minutes.

FAQs

How Long Do You Cook Sweet Potatoes in Crockpot for Mashing

This is going to depend entirely on what setting you will cook your mashed potatoes on and the size of the sweet potato chunks. Bigger chunks will take a little longer.

Cook them on high for 2-3 hours or 4-5 hours on low. Start with the shorter time, test with a fork and decide if you want to cook for a little longer.

Topping Ideas

• Crunchy toasted nuts
• Toasted seeds
• A dusting of cinnamon
• A sprinkle of brown sugar
• Dairy free butter
• Marshmallows
• Gluten free granola

Other Slow Cooker Recipes

• Slow Cooker Korean Beef Short Ribs.
• Slow Cooker Curried Tomato Soup.
• The Best Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.
• Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole.

More Sweet Potato Recipes

• Gluten Free Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes.
• Instant Pot Plantain and Sweet Potato Curry.

Weight Watchers Points

One serving contains 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints.

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