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Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Healthy Version)

By NapTime Village

These healthy mashed sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful with Greek yogurt and olive oil options instead of heavy butter.

Bowl of creamy healthy mashed sweet potatoes.

Prep

10 mins

Cook

20 mins

Total

30 mins

Calories

190 kcal

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

31 g

Serves

6 servings

Fat

6 g

Longevity

72/100

If you want healthy mashed sweet potatoes that still taste creamy, this recipe keeps things simple. Instead of relying only on butter and cream, it uses optional Greek yogurt and olive oil for a lighter finish. The most common issue is watery mash, usually from over-boiling and under-draining. Here, the method cooks until tender, then steams off extra moisture before mashing. The result is smooth, rich enough, and easy to season for savory or lightly sweet profiles. It works for holiday tables, weeknight meals, and make-ahead sides. You can adjust texture from rustic to silky depending on how much you mash.

Quick Answer

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Total: 30 mins
  • Key method: Cooking and drying the potatoes before mashing gives a creamy texture without heavy cream.

Cooking Tips

Drain thoroughly to avoid watery mash. Warm the milk before adding so mash stays hot. Mash less for rustic texture, more for smooth texture.

Variations

Savory version: Add roasted garlic and chopped chives. Warm-spice version: Add cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.

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Ingredients

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Ingredient notes

  • Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are naturally sweeter and creamier for mashing.

Step-by-step

6 servings
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Boil potatoes

    • Ingredients:
      • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
    • Action: Cover potatoes with water in a large pot and boil 12 to 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Drain and dry

    • Ingredients:
      • Cooked sweet potatoes
    • Action: Drain well, then return to warm pot for 1 minute to evaporate excess moisture.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Mash

    • Ingredients:
      • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
      • 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (optional)
      • 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
      • 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
    • Action: Mash potatoes with oil or butter, yogurt if using, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Adjust texture

    • Ingredients:
      • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, as needed
    • Action: Add milk gradually until you reach your preferred consistency.
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Serve

    • Ingredients:
      • Finished mash
    • Action: Serve warm and top with chives, pepper, or olive oil drizzle if desired.

Equipment

  • Large pot

  • Potato masher

  • Colander

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