Sweet potato casserole doesn't have to be loaded with calories. Leave out the brown sugar and loads of butter and add in sweet carrots along with the already sweet potatoes.
1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb. bag baby carrots, each cut into 2 to 3 pieces
1/2 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 - 4 T. whipped butter or light trans-fat-free tub spread
1 t. ground cinnamon
2 c. mini marshmallows
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Scrub sweet potatoes and carrots. Place sweet potatoes and carrots in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer; cook until easily pierced with a knife, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Drain; return to pan; heat over medium heat, stirring, until liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; add milk, butter and cinnamon; mash until smooth or put in a food processor or a blender.
Season with salt and pepper. to taste.
Transfer mixture to a baking dish; top with marshmallows; bake until marshmallows are lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.