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Iced Ube Latte (Purple Yam Coffee)

This recipe for Iced Ube Latte features fragrant purple yam (ube), coffee and milk in this vivid, lightly sweet and delicious drink. It's easy to whip up and contains only 5 ingredients.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ¼ C ube halaya jam
  • ½ C whole milk or non-dairy alternative
  • ice
  • 2 shots espresso or ½ C brewed coffee
  • Whipped Cream optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine ¼ C Ube Halaya Jam with ½ C milk in a jar and heat in the microwave until warmed through. (Alternatively, you can heat the mixture in a small saucepan on the stove).
  2. Give the ube milk mixture a stir to ensure there are no lumps.
  3. Add the ube milk into a tall glass.
  4. Top with ice.
  5. Pour espresso/coffee over the ice and garnish with whipped cream (optional).
  6. Stick in a straw, give it a stir and enjoy immediately.
  7. Note: if you find the ube milk mixture a little too thick for your liking, add a little more milk.

Notes

  • Add a splash of vanilla extract or coconut extract for additional flavor. 
  • You can reduce the amount of ube halaya jam if you prefer a stronger coffee flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 495mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 495mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 152mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.