Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Sweet potatoes mash into a naturally smooth, custardy texture. Stirring in butter and whole milk (or a dairy-free alternative) adds calories and fat that can help meet daily energy needs.

Chewing and swallowing difficulty in Rett syndrome can affect growth and weight gain, so smooth, higher-calorie staples like this recipe may be helpful.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or plant-based butter for a dairy-free option)
• ⅓ cup whole milk (or full-fat unsweetened oat milk for a dairy-free option)
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as avocado oil
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
3. Drain the sweet potatoes well and return them to the pot.
4. Add the butter, milk, oil, and salt.
5. Mash with a potato masher or hand mixer until completely smooth, adding a splash more milk if needed to reach a thin, custardy consistency.
6. Stir in the cinnamon, if using, and serve warm.

Nutritional information (per serving): Calories: 290 | Protein: 4 grams | Carbohydrates: 41 grams | Fiber: 6 grams | Fat: 13 grams | Sodium: 115 milligrams

Suitable for: Gluten-free diet, high-calorie diet, low-sodium diet, Rett syndrome-friendly diet, soft-food diet, vegetarian diet

References

1. Rett Syndrome: Comprehensive Care Guidelines — International Rett Syndrome Foundation

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