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Low Carb Sweet Potato Casserole

Low Carb Sweet Potato Casserole - a tasty and lightened up version of the classic comforting side dish perfect for any Thanksgiving holiday table. Best of all, it's healthy and easy to make with a crunchy pecan topping that is sugar free, keto & paleo-friendly.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, cauliflower, low carb, paleo thanksgiving side dish, pumpkin, sweet potato casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 184 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked and mashed pumpkin (about 1 1/2 lbs) , can also use canned pure pumpkin puree. You can also sub with butternut squash puree or sweet potato puree if not low carb
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen riced cauliflower , thawed (can also use steamed cauliflower)
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter or ghee if not dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons golden monk fruit sweetener , you can also sub with preferred brown sugar substitue or coconut sugar for paleo (if not low carb for paleo)
  • 2 large eggs , may sub with flax eggs (2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds + 5 tablespoons water) or favorite egg substitute for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

For the Pecan Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans , roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter or ghee if not dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons almond meal
  • 2-3 Tablespoons golden monk fruit sweetener , or more depending on how sweet you want this. You can also sub with preferred brown sugar substitue or coconut sugar for paleo (if not low carb for paleo)
  • 2/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a large oven-safe casserole dish (about 9x13) and set aside.
  2. Add the pumpkin, cauliflower to the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add ghee, milk, sweetener, eggs, coconut flour, vanilla and salt and process until smooth.
  3. Transfer to casserole dish and smooth the surface. (You can make the casserole up to this point the day before serving if desired. Just cover the baking dish and refrigerate).

For the pecan topping:

  1. Combine pecans, ghee, sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven at 350 F for 25-30 minutes, or until center is set and the pecans are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to set for 5 minutes.
  3. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Sweet Potato Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.