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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Paleo, Whole30)

By Erin · October 19, 2020 · Updated September 27, 2021 · 6 Comments

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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes give traditional mashed potatoes a run for their money! They're made with only four ingredients and are super creamy, dairy free and Paleo+Whole30-approved.

mashed potatoes in a bowl

Guess what? These savory mashed sweet potatoes are my NEW favorite way to make my favorite starchy vegetable. If you love traditional mashed potatoes, I have a feeling you'll like this version even more!

If you didn't already know, I have a mild obsession with sweet potatoes. I have a new so-called favorite way to make them on a weekly basis. One week it's my vegan sweet potato pie, the next week it's my flourless sweet potato brownies and then the following week it's my microwave sweet potato.

This week I'm all about the mashed sweet potato. It's creamy, made with only four ingredients and is a delicious side at dinnertime!

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Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes - 4 large, which should equal approximately 6 cups total
  • Ghee - can sub butter if not keeping these paleo/whole30
  • Garlic
  • Almond or coconut milk - can technically use any kind of milk

Have you tried ghee before? I must admit that it's my go-to when roasting sweet potatoes, so I figured why not add it to mashed sweet potatoes, too? If you've never tried it, ghee is basically clarified butter, and it IS Paleo-friendly, which is another reason why I opted to use it in this recipe.

As for the milk, I used almond milk, but coconut works too. I tend to choose almond milk because coconut milk does have a slight coconut-y flavor to it, so just keep that in mind. If you're strict Paleo, make sure to use almond milk with as few ingredients as possible (homemade is even better!).

How to make savory mashed sweet potatoes

First: Start by cooking the sweet potatoes in a saucepan over the stove. Yes, you can roast them if you prefer that method, but the stovetop method is faster so I typically go that route.

Next: Once you can easily pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, drain the water, then use a potato masher to mash the potatoes for 10-20 seconds. I like to do this first to break down the potatoes, but not completely mash them.

diced sweet potatoes being mashed

Last: To get the potatoes to be creamy and smooth (the best potato texture!), add the ghee, garlic and milk and use an electric hand mixer to mix the potatoes for 20-30 seconds until they're to your desired consistency.

Do a little taste test and add some salt and pepper and viola, you've got delicious, homemade mashed sweet potatoes!

whipped sweet potatoes in a glass bowl

Tips and FAQS

  • Want to make these vegan? Use vegan butter.
  • If you can't find ghee, use grass-fed butter instead.
  • If you can find ghee, you can take these potatoes up a notch by using garlic-infused ghee (SO good)

Are these potatoes Whole30 compliant?

Yes! I wouldn't recommend eating these every day while doing Whole30, but they are Whole30 compliant. Again, just make sure to use an almond milk with few ingredients, or stick with coconut milk. As far as ghee goes, I really like Bulletproof and Fourth and Heart.

Can I cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave instead?

As much as I love microwaving sweet potatoes, for this recipe, I recommend cooking them over the stovetop because they'll retain more moisture that way, and result in a creamier texture. Microwaving them works, but you'll have to add more milk/ghee to the end product.

How should I store leftovers?

Leftover potatoes should hold up in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

Recipes to serve with these sweet potatoes

  • Baked Paleo Meatballs
  • Bacon-Wrapped Salmon
  • Lamb Burgers

bowl of mashed potatoes

More Whole30 recipes

  • Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
  • Beef Ragu with Sweet Potato Noodles
  • Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes give traditional mashed potatoes a run for their money! They're made with only four ingredients, and are super creamy, dairy free and Paleo+Whole30-approved.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup ghee
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup almond or coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the peeled and diced sweet potatoes into a saucepan and bring to a boil; cook until the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork, then drain the water.
  • Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the potatoes for 10 seconds or so. Then, add ghee, garlic and milk and use an electric hand mixer to mix the potatoes until they're smooth. Do a taste test and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Top with chopped chives and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are an estimation and are per serving
*Feel free to add more or less milk depending on how smooth or chunky you want the potatoes to be.
**If strict Paleo, make sure to use an almond milk with minimal ingredients; or, use coconut milk. 

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32157IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in January 2020. It was updated with new text in October 2020.

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Kelly says

    September 19, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    This recipe is not dairy free. Ghee is technically a dairy product. It is lactose free, but not dairy free.

    Reply
    • Marie says

      August 24, 2022 at 6:11 pm

      It's not being advertised as a dairy free recipe. It's advertised as mashed sweet potatoes that happen to be Whole 30 compliant. Ghee is okay on Whole 30. If you personally can't have ghee then omit it.

      Reply
  2. Sabrina says

    October 24, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    I'm in! one of my favorite ingredients anyway and love the savory twist, could eat these all by themselves, thank you!

    Reply
  3. Eileen Ball says

    October 19, 2020 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    I added about a tablespoon of jerk seasoning to these, and just a pinch of cayenne pepper. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 19, 2020 at 8:40 am

      That sounds amazing!

      Reply
  4. Daniel Z says

    September 01, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    I know mashed potatoes are usually considered a "side dish", but I ate this entirely for dinner!

    Reply

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