When baked, the natural sweetness emerges and it’s full of nutrients and benefits. The texture turns creamy and it's sweet enough to enjoy on it's own. It’s quite simple to bake sweet potatoes, and if you aren’t consuming this super food in your regular diet, you should consider adding them in. Sweet potatoes are are an anti-inflammatory vegetable that is heart healthy and rich in antioxidants and vitamin A to help boost immunity.

Using dairy-free ingredients, I made a creamy and fluffy soufflé like filling, with warm fall spices that includes my favorite super food, sweet potatoes, and topped it off with a crunchy, sweet and salty pecan topping with a hint of sage and orange zest. This Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect fall side that completes a Thanksgiving meal. Serves 10-12. Can easily be put together the day before, refrigerated and then baked on the big day.