Banana Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your holiday sides or cozy weeknight dinners with this heartwarming Banana Sweet Potatoes recipe, a delightful twist on a classic dish. This velvety mash combines naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes and ripe bananas for a flavor pairing that’s both unexpected and irresistible. Infused with brown sugar, butter, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice. Optional chopped pecans add a satisfying crunch and a rustic finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this wholesome, oven-baked masterpiece is a perfect make-ahead dish that serves six. Whether you’re entertaining or looking for a comforting family meal, this Banana Sweet Potatoes recipe will be the talk of the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
Place the sweet potato cubes into a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, peel the bananas and slice them into thick rounds. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Mash the mixture together until smooth and well combined.
Fold the banana slices into the mashed sweet potato mixture gently, trying not to completely mash the bananas to keep some texture.
Optional: If using chopped pecans, fold them into the mixture or save them for sprinkling on top.
Transfer the sweet potato-banana mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the mixture is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional pecans, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.8 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1148 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
