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Sweet Potato Custard

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Topics: Snacks

Sweet potatoes and bananas combine to make a flavorful low-fat custard made with evaporated skim milk and no added fat

1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
recipe line ½ cup banana (about 2 small), mashed
recipe line 1 cup evaporated milk, fat-free
recipe line 2 Tbsp brown sugar, packed
recipe line 2 egg yolks, beaten, or ⅓ cup egg substitute
recipe line ½ tsp salt
recipe line non-stick cooking spray as needed
recipe line ¼ cup raisins
recipe line 1 Tbsp sugar
recipe line 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together sweet potato and banana.
  2. Add milk, blending well.
  3. Add brown sugar, egg yolks, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Spray a 1-quart casserole with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer sweet potato mixture to casserole dish.
  5. Combine raisins, sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle over top of sweet potato mixture.
  6. Bake in a preheated 325º F oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
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image placeholder Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: ½ cup

Each serving provides:
Calories: 160
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 72 g*
Sodium: 255 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Potassium: 488 mg
*If egg substitutes are used,
cholesterol will be lower.

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