Sweet potatoes are not only sweet, creamy and satisfying, but they’re also incredibly versatile, and can be used in a wide array of recipes, including in pies. Both sweet and savory varieties.
And I should know because I’ve dedicated considerable time going through the internet looking for the best healthy sweet potato recipes
And despite how frequently they’re compared to regular potatoes they have a much different flavor profile, although they do remain fairly neutral, which adds to their versatility.
They’re also much better for your blood sugar levels, due to their lower glycemic index. This means that they won’t cause your blood sugar to spike in quite the same way potatoes do.
After some time I was able to shortlist my favorite healthy sweet potato pie internet recipes, and now I’ve got the opportunity to share my findings with you. I hope you enjoy scrolling through, and that you find at least one you want to try.
I wanted to kick things off with one of the most talked about sweet potato pie recipes on the net.
It has a generous deep-dish sweet potato filling that tastes exactly as you’d hope it to, and it’s on a brown sugar bottom pie crust, which is specifically designed to prevent the filling from making the crust too soggy.
In addition to the sweet potatoes, it has such flavorful ingredients as ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Yum!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This yummy sweet potato pie recipe is also highly recommended. It’s creamy, and subtly spiced with the likes of ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
What’s more, it also contains such flavorful ingredients as evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
It’s super simple to make, and you don’t need many ingredients. What’s more, the recipe yields 8 servings altogether, and is ready to eat in under an hour.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Now, this is a healthier take on the traditional sweet potato pie.
It’s healthier because it uses less refined sugar, and it features a whole wheat crust, which has more fiber and a lower glycemic index, which is important if you’re keeping tabs on your blood sugar levels.
Other than that the ingredients are much the same, featuring sweet potatoes and butter, and flavorings such as ground cinnamon and nutmeg, and vanilla extract. And it tastes just as good as the real thing!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
For anyone wanting to build more muscle or become more toned, including plenty of protein in your diet is an absolute must. And if that sounds good to you, then this is the sweet potato pie recipe you need.
It’s super simple to make, and there’s no high-calorie pie crust.
The filling is made with the likes of sweet potato, vanilla protein powder, unsweetened apple sauce, vanilla extract, sweetener, and cinnamon. It tastes amazing!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
When I saw just how low in calories this dish is, I could barely believe it – only 127 calories per serving. Yet it has a lot more flavoring to it than a basic healthy sweet potato pie.
There’s a whole wheat flour pie crust, and for the filling, the cooked and mashed sweet potato gets combined with plain nonfat Greek yogurt and nonfat milk.
And in addition to the usual cinnamon and nutmeg, there’s also allspice, cloves and ginger!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Sweet potato is often a favorite among vegetarians and vegans alike. So it would be a crying shame if there was no sweet potato pie recipe that was aimed at vegans.
However, I’m pleased to report that this recipe does it and does it well. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free.
It features such ingredients as vegan pie crust, coconut cream, ground cinnamon and nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Yum!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
You can even use healthy sweet potatoes to make a sweet potato custard pie. It has a lot in common with a more traditional but with notable tweaks that affect both the flavor profile and the texture, as in this recipe.
The sweet potatoes get blended with marshmallow creme, butter, milk, egg, and vanilla and almond extracts.
Then you mix in sugars, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg before pouring into a pre-made pie crust for baking. It tastes great!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
The Paleo diet has become rather popular in recent years, and many consider it to be particularly healthy.
This recipe is specifically designed to be paleo friendly. It features a light and flaky almond flour pastry pie crust and a mouth watering filling made with great ingredients such as sweet potato (obvs), maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
I recommend serving with whipped coconut cream!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Sweet potato also makes an excellent addition to a great many savory dishes, and this recipe is an excellent example – it’s restaurant quality.
It’s an uptown version of a Southern classic, and it’s loaded with the likes of ingredients such as butter, shredded manchego cheese, eggs, crumbled blue cheese, herbs such as sage and nutmeg, seasonings such as salt and pepper, and a sprinkling of chopped spring onions. Yum!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Alternatively, you can enjoy savory sweet potatoes in the form of hand pies, making for perfect finger food for a buffet or as an appetizer.
It does require a lot of ingredients, but most of these are easy to source. They include veg such as onion, green peas, and mushrooms. There are also instructions provided for making a gluten-free pie dough.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This delicious recipe features soft, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet and tangy balsamic red onions, heavy cream, dried thyme, and it’s oozing with creamy Gruyere cheese. I wholeheartedly recommend it!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
What I love about this dish is just how crunchy it is, thanks to ingredients such as nutty pecans on the top and an oat and pecan pie crust. And it has an unbeatable sweet and savory vibe – it’s just delicious!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Wrap Up
I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing through my favorite healthy sweet potato pie recipes. And who knows, maybe now you’ve found a new family favorite meal for your dining table! Bon appetit!
Have you ever made something so delicious that you wished you could savor it forever?
Only to find that the recipe has now mysteriously vanished from your phone and the entirety of the internet. Yep, there’s not much more painful than that.
Hi, my name is Mark Williams and I have been infatuated with cooking since I was young. I would beg my mother to pull a chair up to the counter so I could watch what she was doing.
