I’m not lying. This is not a lie.
I’m being very truthful.
These are truthfully amazing.
So what if they’re not really sweet potatoes?
Do you really care?
You don’t care if you’re actually eating butternut squash.
I don’t.
You won’t.
They’re both root vegetables, right? They really do taste the same.
The difference is that these are infinetly better for you, while at the same time infinitly better tasting.
Don’t believe me? Fine. Whatever.
More for me.
Nutrition Face Off
Dear Paul Deen,
Thank you for making this category so easy to win.
Paul Deen’s Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Based on 4 servings
Calories: 530
Fat: 22g.
vs.
My Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Based on 2 servings
Calories: 102
Fat: 0g.
Recipe Makover: Paul Deen’s Mashed “Sweet Potatoes” (Fat free, low calorie, vegan, gluten free)
If you serve this to guests, see if they can tell the difference. They won’t. Mine sure didn’t.
Serves 2
Ingredients
3c. butternut squash, cubed and roasted
1/4c. unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/4t blackstrap molasses (optional, but it really takes this to the next level)
Throw everything into a food processor and blend until smooth.
Easy, healthy, and delicious.
Feel free to send me flowers. I like roses. Cash works too.
No?
I’ll take a hug.
Enjoy!
-Kelly M.
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I love your recipe makeover! So much healthier.
Why thank, you! A stick a butter for 4 people, Paula? She is fun to watch, though.
This looks so amazing! And way healthier than the original!
Thanks! Almost anything is healthier than a Paula Deen recipe.
Wow chickie, these look too good to be true
I love me some sweet potata! 
Thank you, thank you. I try.
Sweet potatas forever!
Thanks for the blog comment, Kelly! This looks amazing – I will eat butternut squash in pretty much any form, and the calorie difference from the original is amaaazing. Thanks for sharing!
We can be squash buddies.
Oh I LOVE this idea!
Thank you!
These look so good! I’ve never actually eaten butternut squash, mostly because trying to cook it makes me nervous. I do love mashed sweet potatoes though, I usually just cook them and add butter, I should try these and see if my husband notices the difference
I totally get your butternut squash dilemna; preparing it can be such a pain! But believe me, if I can do it, you can do it with flying colors.
Let me know if your husband can tell the difference, okay? I’d love to know!