Sweet Potato Casserole Cups - Reduced Sugar
Sweet potato casserole with all the flavor and less sugar makes a great make ahead diabetes friendly side dish. Bake in muffin cups for easy portion control.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 196kcal
- 28 oz sweet potatoes approx 3-4 medium
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Topping:
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 3 Tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons butter softened
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar substitute
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Wash and lightly scrub sweet potatoes, then cut in half if potatoes are large.
Place potatoes in a medium size pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer 25-30 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork.
Drain sweet potatoes, cool, then peel and remove skin. Place in a large bowl and mash.
Add all remaining ingredients (except topping ingredients) and stir well.
Line a muffin tin with 9 muffin liners and spray with non-stick spray.
Divide batter evenly between liners (about ½ cup in each).
Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly between muffin cups.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly browned. (May cover with foil if topping browns too quickly.)
Expert tips for making Sweet Potato Casserole Cups-Reduced Sugar
- Try to use smaller size sweet potatoes if available. They will cook quicker. If using small sweet potatoes, you may need 3-4.
- Use a fork or a potato masher to break up the sweet potatoes. You may also use a mixer if desired.
- Use pecans or walnuts either will work in the topping recipe.
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 12695IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg