Sweet Potato Latte

This Sweet Potato Latte is your new perfect sip for spring. It's naturally sweet, caffeine-optional, and packed with vitamins. Whether you're enjoying a slow morning, or just want a cozy-cool drink, this iced latte with a homemade sweet potato syrup brings all the comfort with a bright seasonal twist.

Recipe by: Shweta | Masala & Chai

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Ingredients

Coffee Base:

• 1-2 shots espresso

• 1 cup milk

• ice, as needed

Sweet Potato Purée (5 servings):

• 1 Bako Sweet Potato (250 grams)

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey)

• 2 Medjool dates, pitted

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

• pinch of salt

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ + ⅓ cup water

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Directions

1. Boil a peeled and roughly chopped sweet potato with the pitted Medjool dates, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan with half a cup of water.

2. When the sweet potatoes are fork tender, turn the heat off and add the vanilla extract. Transfer everything in the pan into a high-powered blender. Blend for 2 minutes on high speed, or until completely smooth.

   Optionally, strain the purée through a fine mesh strainer if it's gritty.

3. In a tall glass, spoon in 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato puree. Pour the shot of espresso in and mix the puree and espresso together.

4. Fill the cup with ice and top with milk. Enjoy!

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• Health Benefits

  Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and is a low glycemic index food. Find out more on our Nutritional Facts page.

• What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?

  Sweet potatoes have a much thinner skin than a yam and tastes delicious when cooked. Yams have a thick bark like skin that needs to be cut away before cooking. Learn more about their differences on our Sweet Potatoes VS. Yams page.