3lbssweet potatoesabout 4 medium, roasted whole and peeled
3/4cupfull-fat Greek yogurtplain, room temperature
3tbsppure maple syrupplus more to taste
1tsppure vanilla extract
1tspground cinnamon
1/4tspfreshly grated nutmeg
1/4tspground ginger
1/2tspfine sea salt
2largeeggslightly beaten
Pecan Oat Crumble Topping
3/4cupold-fashioned rolled oatsuse certified GF oats for gluten-free
3/4cupraw pecansroughly chopped
2tbsppure maple syrup
2tbspcoconut oilmelted
1/4tspground cinnamon
1/4tspfine sea salt
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Instructions
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place directly on the oven rack (set a foil-lined baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips). Roast for 45–55 minutes, until completely tender when pierced with a knife and the skins are beginning to pull away.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for 10–15 minutes until safe to handle. Slice them open and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Discard the skins. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Make the Filling
Mash the sweet potato flesh with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth. For an ultra-silky filling, use a hand mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
Add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and sea salt. Mix until fully combined and smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if desired.
Add the beaten eggs and fold them in until just incorporated — do not over-mix once the eggs are added.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish (or equivalent 3-quart casserole dish) with coconut oil or cooking spray. Spread the sweet potato filling in an even layer.
Make the Pecan Oat Crumble
In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until the oats and pecans are fully coated and the mixture begins to clump together.
Scatter the crumble evenly over the top of the sweet potato filling, covering the surface completely.
Bake and Serve
Bake the casserole at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until the filling is set and the crumble topping is golden brown and fragrant. If the topping is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. The filling will firm up slightly as it cools. Serve warm, scooped with a large spoon.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare and spread the filling in the baking dish up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Make the crumble fresh, top the cold casserole, and bake — adding 5–10 extra minutes to the bake time.Dairy-free option: Substitute a high-quality full-fat coconut yogurt for the Greek yogurt.Nut-free option: Replace pecans with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.Storage: Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered with foil at 325°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.