Sweet Potato Latte
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Sweet Potato Latte
Description
This Sweet Potato Latte recipe starts by cooking a sweet potato until soft by roasting, air frying, steaming, or boiling. Once cooked, the sweet potato is peeled and pureed to about half a cup. The puree is then blended with milk, maple syrup (or a preferred sweetener), vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground cinnamon until smooth.
The mixture is gently heated on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed through, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. The resulting latte is creamy and naturally sweetened, with a subtle hint of spice from cinnamon and depth from vanilla.
This beverage can be customized by choosing milk or non-dairy alternatives to suit dietary preferences. It makes a comforting warm drink that leverages the natural flavors of sweet potato in a smooth, latte-style presentation. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top serves as a simple garnish.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato approx 200g/7oz
- 2 cups milk or non-dairy milk, 480ml
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, sugar or agave.
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon small pinch
Instructions
- Roast, air fry, steam, or boil the sweet potato until soft.
- Peel the sweet potato, cut it into cubes and:Roast: Drizzle with a little oil and roast on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F/200°C for 25-30 minutes.Air Fry: Place into an air fryer basket, spray with a little oil and cook at 400°F/200°C for 10-15 minutes, tossing occassionally, or until soft.Steam: Place cubed sweet potato into a steamer over a pan of boiling water, add a lid and steam for 8-10 minutes or until soft.Boil: Place cubes of sweet potato into a large pot of boiling water and boil for 8 minutes or until soft. Drain well.
- Puree the cooked sweet potato in a blender or with a hand-held immersion blender. You should have about ½ cup of sweet potato puree.
- Add the sweet potato puree and all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and heat over medium/low heat for a few minutes, stirring often, until warmed through.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon. If desired, add a little frothed milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 484mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 10951IU | 219% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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