About the Recipe
This is a MillionDollarDelia-style yam dish—rich and comforting without the sugar crash. Naturally sweet, anti-inflammatory, and perfect for everyday dinners or holiday tables.
Ingredients
Ingredients
3½–4 lb yams or sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1½-inch chunks
3 Tbsp grass-fed butter or coconut oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
½ cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
1½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional topping:
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Pinch of sea salt for finishing
Preparation
Instructions
1. Cook the yams
Place yams in a large pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook 15–18 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain well.
2. Mash & enrich
Return yams to the pot or a large bowl.
Add butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, spices, salt, and vanilla.
Mash until creamy but still textured (don’t over-purée).
3. Bake (optional but recommended)
Transfer to a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle nuts on top if using.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden and bubbling.
✨ Million Dollar Tips
Blood-sugar friendly: add 1 Tbsp collagen peptides or gelatin (optional, flavorless).
Dairy-free: coconut oil + coconut milk works beautifully.
Extra glow: finish with a drizzle of maple syrup + flaky sea salt before serving.
🙏 Why it’s “Million Dollar”
Yams support gut health, hormone balance, and steady energy—real nourishment that feeds your body and your people. No boxed shortcuts. No chemical sweetness. Just abundance.