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!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

While the sweet potatoes are cooking, peel the bananas and slice them into thick rounds. Set aside.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Fold the banana slices into the mashed sweet potato mixture gently, trying not to completely mash the bananas to keep some texture.

Step 7

Optional: If using chopped pecans, fold them into the mixture or save them for sprinkling on top.

Step 8

Transfer the sweet potato-banana mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the mixture is heated through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional pecans, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1104.5 grams (1104.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1754

Total Fat 89.10g	114%
Saturated Fat 31.90g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 1005mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 237.80g	86%
Dietary Fiber 35.40g	126%
Total Sugars 90.10g
Protein 20.00g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331mg	25%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1148mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.7%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 51.9%