- Course: Dessert
Vegan Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread – A Comforting Island Classic, is a traditional island treat reimagined for plant-based living. This soft, spiced bread, made with mashed sweet potatoes and fresh coconut, has long been a favorite in Bahamian kitchens.
Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread
Whether served with tea, as breakfast, or a sweet addition to your Sabbath meal, this Vegan Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread brings back memories while offering something better for your health.
What Is Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread?
Locally known as potato bread, this dish is made from grated or mashed sweet potatoes, spices, and flour. Each family has their own version, often including coconut and sometimes pepper for a savory edge. Our vegan Bahamian sweet potato bread keeps the nostalgia while leaving out eggs and dairy.
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🌿 Why Make Vegan Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread?
Traditionally, the recipe calls for butter, evaporated milk, and eggs—but we’ve swapped them with plant-based ingredients like:
Flaxseed (instead of eggs)
Coconut milk (instead of evaporated milk)
Vegan butter or coconut oil
The result? A rich, moist loaf that’s better for your body—and still feels like home.
📝 Tips for the Best Vegan Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread
Want it firmer? Add extra flour or oat flour.
Love texture? Fold in raisins or crushed walnuts.
Want more island flavor? Use fresh grated coconut and a dash of cinnamon.
🍽️ How to Serve Vegan Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread
• Enjoy warm with ginger or bush tea
• Serve with Bahamian stew fish or peas ‘n’ rice
• Top with vegan whipped cream or maple syrup for dessert
• Or just sneak a slice straight from the pan—Bahamian-style!
🌴 My Story with Bahamian Potato Bread
As a child, we grated coconuts in the kitchen—laughing, eating half of it raw before it made it into the bread. This was my father’s favorite treat. Over time, as I moved to a plant-based lifestyle, I recreated it in a way that was healthier but just as rich in love and flavor.
Now, 26 years later, I still make this recipe—not just for myself, but for those I help every day in my wellness community.
💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• It’s fully vegan and dairy-free
• Made with simple, whole ingredients
• Brings Bahamian tradition to your modern kitchen
• Perfect for holidays, meal prep, or Sabbath dinner
📌 Final Thoughts
Vegan Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread is more than a dish—it’s an embrace from the past, a step toward something better, and a reminder that food connects us to our roots. If you make it, tag me @TheBahamianVegan or drop a comment below. I’d love to see your twist on it!
Here are a few other recipes you may enjoy:
If you would like to see me prepare this delicious bread, please follow here:
https://youtu.be/mNU-jubM41k?si=37nKEJKxpmP-LKcj
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (purple skin, about 4 cups mashed)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water (vegan egg)
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (add more if you want it firmer)
- ½ to 1 cup organic cane sugar or coconut sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup freshly grated coconut (or more if desired)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup vegan butter (or melted coconut oil)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish.
- Mix flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 10 minutes to gel.
- 3. Cook and mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
- mashed sweet potatoes, flax egg, flour, sugar, grated coconut, nutmeg, vanilla, coconut milk, melted vegan butter, and sea salt.
- 5. Mix well until you have a thick, moist batter.
- 6. Pour into your baking dish, spreading evenly.
- 7. Bake on the top rack for 35–45 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away and the center is set.
- 8. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
📌 Save & Share
If you try this Vegan Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread, let me know in the comments or tag me @TheBahamianVegan on Instagram or YouTube! I’d love to see how it turns out in your kitchen.
You’re not just baking a loaf. You’re keeping a tradition alive—with a beautiful, modern twist. 🌴
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