Heavenly Sweet Potato Pudding (grain free, dairy free)

By Katja Heino 45 Comments
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I love sweet potatoes. They are by far my favorite vegetable (kale, being a close second.) Comforting, sweet, filling. What’s not to love? I actually make sweet potato pie for dinner. But today, I made something even better. Heavenly Sweet Potato Pudding.

OMG! That is what I thought when I tasted this pudding. I am in heaven. I could seriously eat this every day. I’m not kidding. It’s like eating the filling from a sweet potato pie, but better.

Loaded with nutrient-dense goodness, I don’t really consider this a dessert. It’s a meal. This creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy pudding makes a great breakfast or a hearty snack. I’ve included an optional sweet garnish to sprinkle on top if you are wanting it to be more dessert-like. I made them in individual ramekins (like this) because I just love cute, little, tasty treats. My mouth is seriously watering as I think about the pudding I had for breakfast today. Luckily there are a few more left in the fridge….

These little pudding cups are great on their own, but feel free to add a little bit of summer berries or coconut whipped cream on top. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. (…headed to the fridge to eat a little more.)

Sweet Potato Pudding

★★★★★5 from 2 reviews

Author: Katja from the Savory Lotus
Yield: 6 individual ramekins 1x

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Ingredients

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1 and 1/2 cups cooked, mashed yam
1/4 cup RAW honey (like this)
1/2 tsp celtic sea salt (I use this one)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp powdered ginger
pinch of clove
5 eggs, beaten, preferably pastured
1 and 1/4 cup coconut milk (where to buy BPA and additive free coconut milk)
2 tsp vanilla extract (like this)
coconut oil, butter, or ghee for oiling ramekins

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

3 TBS shredded coconut, unsweetened (I use THIS one)
1 and 1/2 TBS coconut sugar (like this)
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Fill a large baking pan halfway with water and place into oven on the center rack. Preheat oven to 350’F.
Lightly oil 6 ramekins.
Combine mashed yams and honey in a large bowl. Add sea salt and spices. Mix well to combine.
Stir in the beaten eggs and mix again until well combined.
Pour in coconut milk and vanilla. Stir again.
If using optional garnish, combine shredded coconut, coconut sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Spoon mixture into oiled ramekins, dividing it equally among the 6 cups. Sprinkle with optional garnish if desired.
Carefully place ramekins into the baking pan with the hot water in the oven.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until pudding is solid and a toothpick comes out clean. It’s OK if the center is a bit soft as it will continue to cook after coming out of oven.
VERY carefully remove baking pan from oven. Then remove individual ramekins from the pan. (I used kitchen tongs)
Allow to cool completely before serving. This pudding tastes the best at room temperature or cold out of the fridge.
Store leftovers in fridge, tightly covered.

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Lotty says
August 11, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Thank you for providing such a great recipe form to print. Some sites have great recipes but it hard to get it printed without all the pictures. Yours is concise and neat!
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- Katja says
  August 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm
  Thanks for the nice feedback. And you are welcome. I like easy reference as I use my own recipes all of the time.
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Miz Helen says
August 11, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
★★★★★
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Toni says
August 13, 2013 at 4:09 pm
Can you tell me why you bake the ramekins in a hot water bath? I prepare something similar and just stick it in the toaster oven.
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- Katja says
  August 13, 2013 at 5:07 pm
  Things like cheesecake, custards, and other egg-based desserts come out better if you use a water bath. The moist heat and less intense heat keeps them from cracking and the egg from becoming rubbery. 🙂
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Carolyn says
August 14, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Do you think one could substitute pumpkin if they didn’t perhaps have any sweet potatoes on hand?
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- Katja says
  August 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm
  I haven’t tried that but I am sure it would be delicious. Maybe not as sweet since yams are a bit sweeter that pumpkins. You might want to add a bit more sweetener. Just taste the mixture before you bake it. Let me know how it turns out.
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Rebecca King says
August 14, 2013 at 7:12 pm
Would I be able to substitute Silk Almond Milk for the coconut milk?? My son would love these, he has a milk allergy and he tolerates almond milk better than coconut for some reason. Thanks for sharing!!
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- Katja says
  August 19, 2013 at 9:08 pm
  You can use any kind of milk for this. I think each milk will have it’s own unique flavor. I would recommend making your own nut milks if that is what you prefer. The boxed ones have additives that can be hard on the digestion AND harmful to your health. Read more here—-> http://empoweredsustenance.com/non-dairy-milks/
  Please let me know if you make this with almond milk. I would love to hear how it turns out.
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Shawna says
August 22, 2013 at 5:53 pm
So, stupid question: DO you think that these would bake up okay in silicon muffin cups (large ones)? I want to make this for my son to take in his lunch box. I think that I can still do a water bath with the silicon.
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- Katja says
  August 23, 2013 at 6:29 am
  I do not have any experience with silicone muffin cups. Since they are made for baking, I don’t see why you couldn’t put them in the hot water bath. I can’t say that they will bake the “custard” of the pudding the same way. I would love to know if you try it.
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Rebecca says
September 28, 2013 at 2:02 pm
I don’t have ramekins and am wondering if I could bake this in a pie plate and just cut slices or spoon it out to serve?
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- Katja says
  September 29, 2013 at 12:56 pm
  I have never tried this but I am sure that it would work. I would still bake it in a hot water bath. Please let me know if you try it. I would love to know… 🙂
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daisy says
October 18, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Hey I just came across this.
It looks amazing but I have an allergy to eggs. What else do you think I could use? Maybe flax seed or chai seeds?
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- Katja says
  October 21, 2013 at 7:15 pm
  I don’t think flax or chia would give you the consistency that you want. If you can’t do eggs, I would try gelatin instead and make it a no-bake dessert. You would have to experiment with how much to add. I would warm up the coconut milk, whisk in the gelatin, add the rest, and then chill it in the fridge. Let me know if you try it.
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  - Jacqueline says
    June 1, 2018 at 4:26 am
    I have been making a no-bake pudding like this. I steam and mash 2 cups of sweet potato (And cool to room temp), then, I blend it with 2 bananas, 1 avocado, and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. I dissolve 2 pkgs of unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup coconut water(Boiling hot) I add 1/2 cup of coconut milk to the gelatin liquid, then add that to the blender. I also add 1 tablespoon of pureed ginger, a teaspoon of cinnamon, a good sprinkling of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt. After it is all very well blended, it can be chilled in any convenient container. (The deeper the container, the longer it will need to chill). I use all organic ingredients for this, (Except the gelatin) as it is one of the foods I am able to tolerate, and am using to heal my gut. I do not add any additional sweetener, I don’t think it needs it…, It is SO GOOD!!!
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    - Katja Heino says
      June 7, 2018 at 1:05 pm
      Your recipe sounds delish. Thanks for sharing!
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Dana says
October 20, 2013 at 11:02 am
What size, exactly, are your ramekins?
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- Katja says
  October 21, 2013 at 6:59 pm
  They are 4 inches across. They fit about 4 ounces of liquid to the fill line. 🙂
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Rose says
February 7, 2014 at 8:22 pm
Loving your recipes! Especially love that you don’t use those weird ingredients that a lot of gluten-free cooking tends to have or stevia!
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- Katja says
  February 7, 2014 at 10:34 pm
  Thanks, Rose. I’m all about REAL food and simple ingredients. I want my food to taste good AND to be healthy! 🙂
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  - Lena Fox says
    April 20, 2015 at 6:16 pm
    Is there anything I could sub the honey out for? Like blend some soaked dates in or stevia?
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    - Katja says
      April 21, 2015 at 10:38 am
      You can totally experiment with different sweeteners. I have used blended soaked dates for other things before. Let me know how it goes if you try it. 🙂
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MEENA says
February 19, 2018 at 9:03 pm
How is the dairy free if this has eggs ?
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- Katja Heino says
  February 25, 2018 at 6:18 pm
  Eggs are not considered dairy. 🙂
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Assumpta says
May 31, 2018 at 5:33 am
I’ve made this recipe twice and I love it! It feels so indulgent but I can’t believe that it’s so healthy. I substituted dates for the honey because I’m keeping away from processed sugar. It has a lovely subtle sweetness.
★★★★★
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- Katja Heino says
  June 7, 2018 at 1:06 pm
  I am so glad you like it! 🙂
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Sandi Ramirez says
November 19, 2018 at 6:52 pm
thanks so much for your recipes going to make this as a pie tomorrow. I am celiac with severe corn allergies so i eat grain, dairy and refined sugar free and was so happy to find your recipes. I wanted to say to the person asking about what they could sub for honey organic maple syrup is a great sub in and out just make sure you are getting organic.
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lydia says
May 20, 2020 at 5:29 pm
hi! what would happen if you didnt use eggs in this recipe?
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- Katja Heino says
  June 3, 2020 at 3:24 pm
  The eggs are the binder in the recipe so not sure it would hold together.
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Laurir says
October 30, 2021 at 1:04 pm
This sounds delicious. What is your preferred method to cook the sweet potato?
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- Katja Heino says
  November 9, 2021 at 7:12 am
  I bake them whole in my Dutch oven at 400’F. You can bake them on an open tray as well.
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