This creamy, spiced sweet potato latte tastes like sweet potato pie in a cup!
In the blink of an eye summer turned to fall and soon the weather will be crisp enough to warrant a warming start or end to the day.
Chilly mornings will call for a cup of warmth and that’s when I find myself craving something with a little spice for added heat. With plenty of spicy ginger and cinnamon, this sweet potato latte fits the bill perfectly.
What is a sweet potato latte?
A Korean sweet potato latte (also known as goguma latte) is a caffeine-free drink made from roasted or steamed sweet potatoes, sweetener and frothed milk. It's creamy, sweet and warming.
What kind of sweet potatoes are used in a sweet potato latte?
Either steamed or baked sweet potatoes work for the latte. Traditionally pale yellow-fleshed Korean sweet potatoes are used for making sweet potato lattes and if you can find them I urge you to try them as their flavor is unlike the orange varieties we often use, however since orange sweet potatoes are often easier to find it's what I've called for here.
I also like to add some warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and nutmeg for a taste reminiscent of sweet potato pie in a mug that's just right for the fall season.
How to make a sweet potato latte:
- First you'll either roast or steam your sweet potatoes until tender. (You can do this step ahead of time and store the cooked sweet potato in the fridge until needed.)
- Next you'll blend the cooked sweet potatoes with your milk of choice (I use coconut milk), sweetener (I used maple syrup) and spices until smooth and frothy.
- Pour the mixture into a small saucepan to heat and you are ready to serve!
Smooth and silky with a creamy texture it’s a cup of coziness and I can’t think of a nicer way to welcome fall than with this simple, creamy concoction. Enjoy!
More Warming Drinks for Fall:
Spiced Sweet Potato Latte
This creamy, spiced sweet potato latte tastes like sweet potato pie in a cup!
Ingredients
- Half (about 150g) of a baked or steamed sweet potato, skin removed (see notes below for how to roast or steam a sweet potato)
- 1 cup/240ml light coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup/120g filtered water
- 2 Tablespoons/30g maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛th teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛th teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together in a high speed blender and blend until smooth and lightly frothy.
- Pour into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until steaming.
- Remove from heat and serve with a dash of cinnamon powder on top.
Notes
How to Roast a Sweet Potato:
Preheat oven to 425º F. Place sweet potato on a parchment lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork.
Bake until tender and easily pierced with a knife, (about 40 to 50 minutes depending on size).
Let cool, then split open and scoop out flesh.
How to Steam Sweet Potatoes:
In a large pot or saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring a few inches of water to a boil.
Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
Place the halved sweet potatoes in the steamer basket, cover with a lid, and lower heat.
Steam the sweet potatoes until knife tender (about 10-15 minutes). Let cool and scoop out flesh.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 195Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 83mgCarbohydrates: 35gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g
Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
2pots2cook says
This is great ! Great photos too ! Thank you !
Asha Shivakumar says
Turmeric is such a wonderful spice a I love this milk. My mom used to make plain turmeric and honey milk and it used to work wonderful for a cold. I can't wait to try this out with my boys.
Beautiful pictures as usual.
jules says
In the cooler months, I'm always looking for something to warm me from the inside out, in drink form. This is a brilliant idea! I can't wait to try it! Now, off to the store for some more sweet potatoes!!
~jules
GiGi Eats says
Oh this could certainly be a staple every morning for me!! Or even evening too 😉
Sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
This is so unique and sounds sooo perfect for fall--I just love the idea of a sweet potato drink! I'm a big fan of turmeric and am always looking for more ways to use it!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters says
I absolutely love this idea! Can't wait to try it! Pinned!
Amanda Paa says
i roasted four sweet potatoes this week, which were going to go bad soon and then pureed/froze them. now i know exactly how i will use them! i love golden turmeric milk, and this just elevates it.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
What a great idea! I've never thought to add sweet potato to turmeric milk before. Yum! Pinning.