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Whole30 Crockpot Mashed Potatoes (Vegan)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 11/17/17 Updated: 12/14/20
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Vegan mashed potatoes in a crockpot, and whole30 crockpot mashed potatoes in a serving dish.

These Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are so easy and creamy. Lactose-free and with a vegan or dairy-free option, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are absolutely perfect for any Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving table, since they cook while you work on the rest of dinner! Rich and garlicky, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes will totally become a Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving tradition. So easy with a Crockpot!

These Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are so easy and creamy. Lactose-free and with a vegan or dairy-free option, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are absolutely perfect for any Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving table, since they cook while you work on the rest of dinner! Rich and garlicky, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes will totally become a Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving tradition.

I’m all about streamlining Thanksgiving.

Each year, I have flashbacks to those last moments before dinner is served, shuffling hot casserole dishes in and out of ovens, trying to perfectly time when the green bean casserole needs to go back in with the fried onions on top with when the pie needs to start baking and when the turkey comes out so we can start making gravy.

It’s a little bit stressful, right?

These Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are so easy and creamy. Lactose-free and with a vegan or dairy-free option, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are absolutely perfect for any Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving table, since they cook while you work on the rest of dinner! Rich and garlicky, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes will totally become a Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving tradition.

And so I endeavored to nail down the schedule, creating a written timeline that makes it easier to know what needs what and what. I included it all in my free ebook, The Complete and Total Guide to Thanksgiving, which you get just for being my best fri–er, subscriber. And also best friend because, love you.

And I’ve used the timeline each year I’ve hosted for as long as I can remember. But this year I’ve streamlined things even further: I’m making my Crockpot and Instant Pot work for their keep.

I already shared my Whole30 Instant Pot mashed potatoes, which are insanely rich and garlicky and herbaceous and delicious, and they couldn’t be easier. Or, well, so I thought.

These Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are so easy and creamy. Lactose-free and with a vegan or dairy-free option, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are absolutely perfect for any Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving table, since they cook while you work on the rest of dinner! Rich and garlicky, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes will totally become a Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving tradition.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are made entirely in the Crockpot while you do other stuff like… run a Turkey Trot or watch the Macy’s Day Parade or drink cinnamon apple cider mimosas. You know, important stuff, unlike monitoring the steaming of potatoes.

They’re made from start to finish in the slow cooker, beginning by dumping peeled and diced potatoes in the pot with a bit of almond milk, letting the potatoes cook until tender, then mashing them with some warm coconut milk, almond milk, and ghee or vegan butter. Aside from whisking some potato flakes into hot water, which… I mean, you do you, but it just can’t get easier.

These Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are so easy and creamy. Lactose-free and with a vegan or dairy-free option, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are absolutely perfect for any Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving table, since they cook while you work on the rest of dinner! Rich and garlicky, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes will totally become a Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving tradition.

And if you’re hosting a small Whole30 Thanksgiving dinner, they’d be perfect alongside my Whole30 Instant Pot turkey breast and gravy! Just think… the Crockpot and Instant Pot working side by side for you to have a chill ass Thanksgiving. That’s love right there.

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

Crockpot mashed potatoes
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Whole30 Crockpot Mashed Potatoes (Vegan)

Prep:20 minutes
Cook:4 hours 10 minutes
Total:4 hours 30 minutes
These Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are so easy and creamy. Lactose-free and with a vegan or dairy-free option, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are absolutely perfect for any Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving table, since they cook while you work on the rest of dinner! Rich and garlicky, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes will totally become a Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving tradition.
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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and chopped into even, 1" cubes
  • 3-4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk divided
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk from a can
  • ½ cup ghee or vegan butter for vegan option
  • 1 fresh chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Crockpot (or similar slow cooker)
  • Spray oil for Crockpot

Instructions 

  • Lightly spray the slow cooker insert with spray coconut oil, then transfer potatoes to slow cooker. Add smashed garlic, then stir in 2 cups almond milk, 2 teaspoons salt, and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. 
  • Cover with lid and cook 4-5 hours on High, until potatoes are completely tender, then turn the heat to Warm. 
  • Remove garlic cloves if you don’t want the potatoes to be super garlicky, then sprinkle garlic and onion powders over potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until the potatoes are as smooth as you want, or you can use a handheld mixer. 
  • In a small saucepan or skillet, heat remaining ½ cup almond milk and 1 cup coconut milk with ½ cup ghee. When heated through, begin pouring into mashed potatoes, in ¼ cup increments, stirring then allowing the potatoes time to absorb. They will seem too liquid at first, but the potatoes will soak up all the creamy richness! Add coconut milk-ghee mixture to taste, then add more salt, if desired. 
  • To keep warm, keep in the slow cooker on Warm setting up to 4 hours. Keep any extra coconut milk-ghee mixture if you have it, and add a little in to mashed potatoes to keep moist, if they dry out at all. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

 
Recipe yields approximately 12 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 12. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 468mg, Potassium: 849mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 12IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 96mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 33g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Summer says

    Posted on 7/12/22 at 1:18 am

    Looking to make this recipe tomorrow. Is there a substitute for Almond milk? Need Whole30 and allergic to Almonds. Thank hou!

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:32 am

      You could try it with unsweetened coconut milk! We didn’t test that swap, though, so can’t say for sure how it would turn out. Let us know if you try it!

      Reply
  2. Zapp says

    Posted on 10/25/21 at 3:48 am

    This sound delicious, but does it really take 5 lbs of potatoes to make a side dish offering for 2 people?

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 10/25/21 at 11:15 am

      Oops, no! Sorry about that typo! This recipe yields approximately 12 servings, not 2!

      Reply
  3. N says

    Posted on 12/13/20 at 7:45 pm

    These look delicious! Is a serving really almost 1600 calories?

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/14/20 at 9:50 am

      Those numbers are for the entire recipe. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • N says

        Posted on 12/21/20 at 3:14 pm

        Wonderful, thank you!

      • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

        Posted on 12/21/20 at 4:08 pm

        You’re welcome!5 stars

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