Yes! If you want to make this recipe super easy, swap out the first step and drain and rinse the canned yams. Using a u003ca target=u0022_blanku0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/3kCqKqyu0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003epotato masheru003c/au003e, mash the yams and stir in the almond milk, vanilla extract, and remaining coconut sugar. Follow the rest of the instructions the same.