Note: This isn’t a fat-free recipe, though it does have less fat than other recipes of its kind. You can reduce the fat and the richness of the dish by eliminating the margarine.
4largesweet potatoescooked (I used a pressure cooker) and peeled
2tablespoonsvegan margarine(Optional)
1/4cupsoy creamer or non-dairy milk
1/4cuporange juice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4cupsugar
1/4cupmaple syrup
1/2teaspoonsalt
3/4teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg
3/4teaspooncinnamon
Topping
1/4cupvegan margarine(replacing with apple sauce may work for a low-fat version)
1/2cupbrown sugarpacked
1/3cupunbleached white flour
3/4cupschopped pecans
2tablespoonsmaple syrup
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray or quickly wipe with oil (omit if you don't mind the casserole sticking to the sides of the dish.)
Mash the sweet potatoes (with the margarine, if you’re using it) until smooth. Add the soy creamer, orange juice, vanilla, sugar, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
Mix the topping ingredients together until well-combined. Spread or sprinkle over the casserole and bake for 45 minutes or until hot throughout.
Notes
Using apple sauce instead of margarine in the topping (and no margarine in the sweet potatoes):Calories: 241 Fat: 6.2g Sodium: 148mg. Other values are the same.