Nutty and Sweet Sweet Potato Latte, Great for Breakfast!
A hearty autumn drink made by blending boiled sweet potato and milk until smooth, then serving it warm.
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This warm autumn drink is made by blending boiled sweet potato with milk and honey, then heating it up. A pinch of salt enhances the sweetness, while a dusting of cinnamon powder adds lovely fragrance. If you adjust the amount of sweet potato to make it thicker, it also makes a satisfying breakfast substitute.
- Servings
- 1–2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Boiled sweet potato2, 150 g (small)
- Milk2 cups
- Honey1 1/2 tbsp
- Salt1 pinch
- Cinnamon powder (or cinnamon)a little
- If you only have raw sweet potato, peel it, cut it into pieces, add a little water, and microwave it for 4 to 5 minutes.
Steps
Prepare 2 small steamed sweet potatoes.
If you only have raw sweet potato, peel it, cut it into pieces, add a little water, and microwave it for 4 to 5 minutes.
I prepared 400 ml (2 cups) of milk.
Peel the steamed sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks so they blend easily.
Add 2 cups of milk, the sweet potato, 1 1/2 tbsp of honey, and salt to the blender, then blend until smooth.
When making sweet drinks, adding a tiny amount of salt helps bring out the sweetness.
I blended in plenty of sweet potato so it could serve as a meal replacement, giving it a slightly thick consistency.
Adjust the thickness with milk and add more sweetness to your taste.
Warm all the ingredients, pour into a cup, and enjoy with fragrant cinnamon powder sprinkled on top.
It is sweet, fragrant, and nutty from the sweet potato, making every sip delightful.
It came out with a soup-like consistency, so I ended up scooping it up little by little.
Ppunwife's tips
- When making sweet drinks, adding a tiny amount of salt helps bring out the sweetness.
FAQ
How do I prepare it if I only have raw sweet potato?
Peel the raw sweet potato, cut it into pieces, add a splash of water, and microwave it for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
Why add salt to a sweet drink?
Adding a tiny pinch of salt when making sweet drinks enhances the sweetness even more.
How do I adjust the thickness and sweetness of the latte?
Adjust the thickness by adding more or less milk, and tailor the sweetness to your liking.
