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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Side Dishes Β» Maple Orange Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    ★★★★★ from 2 reviews

    Maple Orange Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Published Nov 21, 2013 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 48 Comments

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    I have a love-love relationship with sweet taters.

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    As in I've never met a sweet potato I didn't like.

    As in when people say they don't like sweet potatoes, I'm like...."WAIT. Come again?"

    As in I thought we were friends but maybe we're not cuz that's cray. I totally get not liking tofu and mushrooms and mustard. (I happen to adore all three.) But sweet potatoes?? You must be kidding. If you haven't had a sweet potato baked in the oven until it's super moist and sweet and oozing with fabulosity, you haven't lived.  HI I'M A SWEET POTATO AND I'M GONNA ROCK YOUR WORLD, YO.

    So if you don't like sweet potatoes, I'm guessing it's because you've never had these sweet potatoes.

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    Side note: Today I got asked for the gazillionth time what ethnicity I am. I responded with the usual, "I'm nothing cool. I'm not Italian, Mexican or Persian." According to my parents, I'm American.  And Jewish. Ummmm that doesn't help. We're all freaking American!! Yeah, I was born in the lovely US of A as were my grandparents, but their parents were from Hungary, Romania, Poland and Russia. Case in point--nothing cool.  So I have no idea why I'm so tan (which leads people to ask me if I'm foreign), but I'm starting to think it may have to do with these sweet potatoes. Screw tanning beds--eat more sweet potatoes!! Legit. I mean I'm surprised my skin isn't orange.

    Yet.

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    You probs wanna know a little something something about this recipe before you make it. Ummm it's freaking amazing. It's the perfect sweet potato dish for Thanksgiving because it's still totally sweet and creamy from the pure maple syrup and a little butter, but it's not loaded with brown sugar and marshmallows like the standard version, which will most definitely make an appearance at my family's table this year. Grandma's got it covered y'all.

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    And I won't even judge you if you wanna dump these babies in a pan and smother them with huge marshmallows.

    As long as you make sure your serving has the crispy burnt ones...duh!

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    Maple Orange Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 60 mins
    • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
    • Yield: 4-5 1x
    • Category: Side dish
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    Description

    A healthier yet just as tasty version of the classic Thanksgiving side dish, sweetened with pure maple syrup and fresh orange juice.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 4 large sweet potatoes
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • 2 tbsp butter, melted
    • Juice of a medium orange
    • Zest of half a medium orange
    • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400F. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork.
    2. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for one hour.
    3. Set potatoes aside to cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel off the skin. Place sweet potato flesh in a large bowl.
    4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mash together using a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Angela Vlachos Ruth says

      November 22, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Okay to make a couple days before thanksgiving? Thanks fir the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 22, 2021 at 7:50 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    2. furtdsolinopv says

      February 04, 2019 at 5:00 am

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      Reply
    3. furtdsolinopv says

      February 04, 2019 at 5:00 am

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      Reply
    4. Mindy says

      December 16, 2017 at 8:29 am

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      Reply
    5. Mindy says

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      Reply
    6. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

      November 29, 2013 at 8:46 am

      Hi Alexis! Just found your blog and glad I did! I have an infatuation with sweets especially covered in peanut butter.

      Embarassing story, I eat so many orange veggies (I'm talking a 5# bag of carrots in less than a week!) that one of my professors in college was actually concerned about my skin complexion. I literally glowed in night pictures! That being said I still can't put down the orange veggies, so this will be added to the list to keep my tan going ; )

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 01, 2013 at 11:10 pm

        5 pounds of carrots in less than a week? Damn girl!! No reason to put them down--I'm all about the orange glow!

        Reply
    7. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

      November 29, 2013 at 8:46 am

      Hi Alexis! Just found your blog and glad I did! I have an infatuation with sweets especially covered in peanut butter.

      Embarassing story, I eat so many orange veggies (I'm talking a 5# bag of carrots in less than a week!) that one of my professors in college was actually concerned about my skin complexion. I literally glowed in night pictures! That being said I still can't put down the orange veggies, so this will be added to the list to keep my tan going ; )

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 01, 2013 at 11:10 pm

        5 pounds of carrots in less than a week? Damn girl!! No reason to put them down--I'm all about the orange glow!

        Reply
    8. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      November 22, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Looks great!

      Reply
    9. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      November 22, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Looks great!

      Reply
    10. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      SPs and I have a long history. We've had our breaks here and there but they will always be my first love. And I may be the person who adds marshmallows...don't judge! haha

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:53 pm

        No judgement here, my friend. Just make sure you get the toasty brown ones!

        Reply
    11. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      SPs and I have a long history. We've had our breaks here and there but they will always be my first love. And I may be the person who adds marshmallows...don't judge! haha

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:53 pm

        No judgement here, my friend. Just make sure you get the toasty brown ones!

        Reply
    12. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      funny you mentioned this because seriously my biochem professor had turned orange at one point and we all thought it was because of her obsessive carrot eating habits. she ate carrots all.the.time. Just an heads up, it happens :p

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm

        Bahaha good thing I'm not a huge carrot eater!

        Reply
    13. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      funny you mentioned this because seriously my biochem professor had turned orange at one point and we all thought it was because of her obsessive carrot eating habits. she ate carrots all.the.time. Just an heads up, it happens :p

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm

        Bahaha good thing I'm not a huge carrot eater!

        Reply
    14. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      November 22, 2013 at 11:54 am

      I have a love-love relationship with sweet potatoes too!! They are the BEST! I need to try this recipe out because I have been wanting to make mashed sweet potatoes for awhile now. I think I'll just sub in Earth Balance for the butter.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm

        You MUST try it...it's the best combo! Earth Balance would be perfect in place of the butter.

        Reply
    15. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      November 22, 2013 at 11:54 am

      I have a love-love relationship with sweet potatoes too!! They are the BEST! I need to try this recipe out because I have been wanting to make mashed sweet potatoes for awhile now. I think I'll just sub in Earth Balance for the butter.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm

        You MUST try it...it's the best combo! Earth Balance would be perfect in place of the butter.

        Reply
    16. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

      November 22, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Nothing like a sweet potato tan to get people talking ... what do you think a beet root tan would result in πŸ˜‰

      I once had a sweet potato souffle-type-pudding that had orange juice and jest in it and it was divine - so I can imagine what these smashed potatoes taste like!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:56 pm

        OM sweet potato souffle sounds like such a dream!! Totally making that.

        Reply
    17. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

      November 22, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Nothing like a sweet potato tan to get people talking ... what do you think a beet root tan would result in πŸ˜‰

      I once had a sweet potato souffle-type-pudding that had orange juice and jest in it and it was divine - so I can imagine what these smashed potatoes taste like!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:56 pm

        OM sweet potato souffle sounds like such a dream!! Totally making that.

        Reply
    18. Julia says

      November 22, 2013 at 9:31 am

      I 200% am making this for Thanksgiving! My family always makes some gnarly unhealthy side dishes, but this year, I want to bring healthy options that are also delicious to the table. I'm IN! Let me live in the bowl, let me live in iiiiiit!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:57 pm

        YOWZA! My family's spread is always full of unhealthy goodies...I'm making my maple coconut brussels sprouts so hopefully no one hates me!! Your comment always make me laugh. Keep 'em coming, lady!

        Reply
    19. Julia says

      November 22, 2013 at 9:31 am

      I 200% am making this for Thanksgiving! My family always makes some gnarly unhealthy side dishes, but this year, I want to bring healthy options that are also delicious to the table. I'm IN! Let me live in the bowl, let me live in iiiiiit!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:57 pm

        YOWZA! My family's spread is always full of unhealthy goodies...I'm making my maple coconut brussels sprouts so hopefully no one hates me!! Your comment always make me laugh. Keep 'em coming, lady!

        Reply
    20. Elise @ 9toFit.com says

      November 22, 2013 at 8:07 am

      Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, I'm so with you I don't understand how people don't LOVE them! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:59 pm

        Wahooo!!! Now go make these!

        Reply
    21. Elise @ 9toFit.com says

      November 22, 2013 at 8:07 am

      Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, I'm so with you I don't understand how people don't LOVE them! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:59 pm

        Wahooo!!! Now go make these!

        Reply
    22. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      November 22, 2013 at 9:59 am

      Sweet mashed sweet potatoes are the best thing ever! My mom makes something similar to your recipe for Thanksgiving, but I think she uses agave instead of maple syrup. So, so tasty!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm

        Agave would be a perfect sub! I just love how creamy there are. Mm mmmm mmmmmm!

        Reply
    23. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      November 22, 2013 at 9:59 am

      Sweet mashed sweet potatoes are the best thing ever! My mom makes something similar to your recipe for Thanksgiving, but I think she uses agave instead of maple syrup. So, so tasty!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm

        Agave would be a perfect sub! I just love how creamy there are. Mm mmmm mmmmmm!

        Reply
    24. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      November 22, 2013 at 5:09 am

      That is awesome that beta carotene can give you a different nationality. Pity I'm already latte I can't do a michael jackson and go white.

      I'm not the biggest fan of orange flavouring to things (orange + chocolate = vom com) but on a sweet potato- you have me intrigued my...American friend.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:00 pm

        Maybe if you ate a shiz ton of turnips you could pull off the MJ look? Or maybe not. The orange is pretty subtle in here, so I think it would still pass your test πŸ™‚

        Reply
    25. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      November 22, 2013 at 5:09 am

      That is awesome that beta carotene can give you a different nationality. Pity I'm already latte I can't do a michael jackson and go white.

      I'm not the biggest fan of orange flavouring to things (orange + chocolate = vom com) but on a sweet potato- you have me intrigued my...American friend.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:00 pm

        Maybe if you ate a shiz ton of turnips you could pull off the MJ look? Or maybe not. The orange is pretty subtle in here, so I think it would still pass your test πŸ™‚

        Reply
    26. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:12 am

      I've had sweet potatoes and maple syrup before (looooove), but adding in orange juice and zest sounds all sorts of amazing. And speaking of orange, I thought I managed to avoid developing a seasonal glow, and then I compared my palms to a friend's... Definitely got a slight tan going πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:01 pm

        The orange zest just killed it, I'm tellin ya!! I'm totally going to compare my palms with a friend--thanks for the reminder πŸ™‚

        Reply
    27. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:12 am

      I've had sweet potatoes and maple syrup before (looooove), but adding in orange juice and zest sounds all sorts of amazing. And speaking of orange, I thought I managed to avoid developing a seasonal glow, and then I compared my palms to a friend's... Definitely got a slight tan going πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:01 pm

        The orange zest just killed it, I'm tellin ya!! I'm totally going to compare my palms with a friend--thanks for the reminder πŸ™‚

        Reply

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