Description
These vegan sweet potato biscuits are moist, fluffy, and naturally sweet, making them a delightful Southern-style treat. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients, they are perfect for weeknight dinners or festive holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pureed or mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium potato)
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons chilled vegan butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the biscuits.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the pureed sweet potato and plant-based milk until smooth and combined well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, sift together the salt, flour, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Cut in Vegan Butter: Add the chilled vegan butter or coconut oil into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles a grainy meal with small pea-sized crumbs.
- Form Dough: Gently fold the flour mixture into the sweet potato mixture and knead just until a dough forms; avoid over-kneading to keep biscuits tender.
- Shape Biscuits: Using an ice-cream scoop or spoon, drop dollops of dough onto a greased baking sheet. Slightly press down the top of each biscuit to flatten them lightly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the biscuits for 20 minutes until they are golden and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use chilled vegan butter or coconut oil for a flaky texture.
- Do not over-knead the dough to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
- These biscuits are perfect as a side for savory meals or enjoyed on their own with jam or vegan butter.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for a heartier, more nutritious option.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 143 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 297 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
