A creamy sweet and warming spiced turmeric milk drink that tastes like sweet potato pie.
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 spiced sweet potato pie turmeric milk fits the bill perfectly.
A cross between a sweet potato latte and turmeric milk (also known as golden milk), this creamy sweet drink laced with warming spices tastes like sweet potato pie in a mug and is just right for the fall season.
It’s a wonderful way to use up leftovers as well, since either steamed or baked sweet potatoes work here. It’s also an excellent way to incorporate a number of beneficial spices like ginger, cinnamon and turmeric into your diet. The earthy taste of turmeric blends so well with warming spices like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
Smooth and silky with a creamy texture it’s at once soothing and fortifying. If you’re feeling sluggish this cup of coziness will also put a little extra pep in your step.
I can’t think of a nicer way to welcome fall than with this simple, creamy concoction. Enjoy!

Spiced Sweet Potato Turmeric Milk
A creamy sweet and warming spiced turmeric milk drink that tastes like sweet potato pie.
Ingredients
- 1half (about150g) baked (or steamed) sweet potato skin removed
- 1 cup/260 light coconut milk
- ½ cup/120g filtered water
- 2 Tablespoons/30g maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ 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.
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.
Lindsey Dietz says
This is a really beautiful recipe, and I just happen to have everything the recipe calls for!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Such a delicious and unusual drink, would love to try it. Perfect for the season!
Renee Kohley says
Oh now THIS I think I could do! I am not a huge turmeric flavor fan but that sweet potato is genius! Thank you! My girls would love this too!
linda spiker says
What a beautiful recipe Sylvie!
Raia says
Well now, this sounds delightful. I've never had golden milk, but if it tastes like sweet potato pie in a mug, then I'm all there. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O wow! I love turmeric and the sweet potato in this sounds amazing! The creaminess!
Rosa says
Healthy, comforting and divine!
Cheers,
Rosa
Catherine says
Dear Sylvie, I am so intrigued by this idea. How marvelous! Tumeric is so healthy, and I love the flavor. Pinning to try for later. xo, Catherine
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
This is so creative and sounds absolutely comforting and wonderful! My friend was telling me about how much turmeric has helped her so I have been wanting to try it more.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
This milk is pure GENIUS! I would have never thought to add turmeric and sweet potato, but I am loving the cozy fall spices and flavors! Pinned!