Have you ever heard of a sweet potato latte? Apparently it has become popular in Japantown, San Francisco (article link here). I was intrigued because I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate more vegetables in my day. It had never occurred to me to put them in my breakfast beverage!
I set out to make my own at home, and of course my mission took a detour. I had two butternut squash waiting to be roasted so I did those at the same time I roasted the sweet potato. (I use butternut squash puree in place of canned pumpkin, and keep it stocked in my freezer.) I made pumpkin bread with the fresh puree, and then had an idea. If sweet potato works in a latte, why not pumpkin (aka butternut squash)?
It instantly became my new favorite breakfast drink, happily taking the place of my chai latte since I’m not doing caffeine right now. I measured out the puree into little ramekins and put them in my fridge so I have a quick warm drink in the making for the next few days. I’m not sure if canned would taste as good as fresh, but I think it would be worth a try.
According to the article, this drink is traditionally caffeine free, but espresso can be added for kicks.
Pumpkin Latte
1 cup milk
4 Tablespoons pumpkin or butternut squash puree
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons honey or sugar
a tiny pinch (less than 1/8 teaspoon) each of ground cinnamon, ginger, and either allspice, or cardomom
Mix all ingredients in a microwave safe cup. Heat till warm, 1-1 ½ minutes. Froth in a blender or with a handheld frother.
I still intend to try the sweet potato latte, once my butternut fixation eases. I’ll try to keep you posted.
That looks like quite the luxurious libation =) http://wp.me/pdJ7S-ve
I never had a pumpkin latte before, that sounds really yummy!
It looks delicious. Such a great idea to combine a recipe with your photo. 🙂
sounds delish!
thanks for sharing 🙂
I love this post 🙂
Mmmm looks so good! I want one please 🙂
That looks delicious!
not sure about this flavour
It sounded very strange to me too at first, particularly the sweet potato! I was surprised how much I liked it. Tastes just like a chai latte, which tastes like pumpkin pie.
Simply intriguing! : )
Yum – the photo is so terrific I can smell the coffee.
Thanks for the recipe.
Isadora
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I need to try this. Thanks a bunch for the recepee
Hm … I am very tempted to try this recipe 🙂