Sweet Potato Casserole

Place the sweet potatoes (3 lb) in a large pot and cover with [water]. Bring to a boil, then reduce down to a simmer for minutes (20) or until the [sweet potatoes] are soft and tender. Start 20m timer

Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease a 9x13 inch (2.5 quart or 10 cup) baking dish.

Drain the [sweet potatoes]. In a large mixing bowl, add the [sweet potatoes] along with the maple syrup (2 tbsp), almond milk (0.5 cup), coconut oil (3 tbsp), egg (2 flax), cinnamon (0.5 tsp), and salt (1 tsp). Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. Taste and season as desired.

Transfer the mashed potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Place in the oven and bake for about minutes (20). Start 20m timer

In a smaller mixing bowl, mix together the pecans (2 cups), maple syrup (2 tbsp), vanilla extract (0.5 tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and coconut oil (2 tbsp) until combined. After the casserole has baked for about minutes (20), remove from the oven and sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the top of the [sweet potatoes]. Return to the oven and bake for another minutes (20) until the nuts are toasted and golden. Start 20m timer

Serve warm and enjoy!