SWEET POTATO LATTE

A popular autumn and winter drinks – Korean sweet potato latte recipe!

Today i will share to you  a delicious drink recipe , sweet potato latte is prepared in a very similar way to my pumpkin spice latte. Sweet potato is steam cooked then blended with some milk. Finally, the blended mixture is heated with some sweetener. To some degree I think even the flavour resembles the pumpkin spice latte without all the spices.

SWEET POTATO LATTE RECIPE

Sweet potato latte can be served as an on the go breakfast or afternoon snack. I haven’t shared this drink with my little daughter yet but I’m sure she will love it. Try it this weekend and let me know what you thought of it!

INGREDIENTS : 

• 200g (7 ounces) sweet potato – peeled, cut into medium chunk pieces
• 2 cups (500ml) milk
• 1 Tbsp raw sugar (or more per your preference)
• Frothed warm milk (optional but recommended) – I used this milk frother.
• Cinnamon powder (optional but recommended)
• Sliced almond or walnuts to garnish (optional)

**1 Tbsp = 15ml, 1 Cup = 250ml

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Steam the sweet potato until it is cooked (for 20 to 25 mins).
2. Once the sweet potato is ready, put the steamed sweet potato and the milk into the blender. Blend until the sweet potato is completely blended into the milk.
3. Pour the blended mixture into a pot and add the sugar. Heat it up on low temperature until the mixture warms up (for 4 to 5 mins). Stir/whisk constantly.
4. Pour the sweet potato latte in a mug cup. Add the frothed milk (optional). Sprinkle some cinnamon powder and garnish with your choice of nuts (optional). Serve.

Recipe Adapted : 

SWEET POTATO LATTE (NO COFFEE) @ mykoreankitchen

RASPBERRY MANGO ICED TEA

This recipe for raspberry mango iced tea couldn’t be any easier – it’s simply brewed black tea that’s been lightly sweetened with mango juice and mixed with fresh fruit.

RASPBERRY MANGO ICED TEA RECIPE
This recipe for raspberry mango iced tea is a light and refreshing drink that only takes 5 minutes to make.



Ingredients

• 6 cups of water
• 6 black tea bags (I used English breakfast tea)
• 2 cups of mango nectar or juice
• honey to taste (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups of fresh mango slices
• 2 cups of raspberries
• mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil; add the tea bags and steep for 3-5 minutes or until desired level of strength.
2. Stir in the mango nectar. Add honey to taste if desired.
3. Pour the tea into a pitcher. Add the mango slices, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
4. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
5. Stir in the raspberries right before serving. Pour into glasses with ice and garnish with reserved mango slices and mint sprigs if desired.

Recipe Adapted : MANGO ICED TEA @ dinneratthezoo

SKINNY SPARKLING MINT PINEAPPLE LEMONADE

Skinny Sparkling Mint Pineapple Lemonade is light, refreshing and filled with fruity flavors!

Fruity and mint are perfect together. I pureed fresh pineapple but if you want a shortcut or pineapple isn’t in season, simply use pineapple juice. It’s tasty both ways. Add some prepared lemonade, a few mint leaves, and you are ready to go!

SKINNY SPARKLING MINT PINEAPPLE LEMONADE RECIPE

Skinny Sparkling Mint Pineapple Lemonade is light, refreshing and filled with fruity flavors!



Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh pineapple juice or a fresh pineapple, diced
• 2 cups light lemonade, such as Crystal Light
• 2 cups lime sparkling water, such as La Croix
• For Garnish:
• Lime wedges
• Mint leaves

Instructions

1. If using a fresh pineapple, add the pineapple to a blender and puree well.
2. Measure out 2 cups.
3. In a pitcher, combine the pineapple juice and light lemonade. Stir to mix well. Add sparkling water and gently stir.
4. In 4 medium glasses filled with ice, add the pineapple lemonade.
5. Garnish with lime wedges and mint leaves.

Recipe Adapted : Skinny Sparkling Mint Pineapple Lemonade @ withsaltandwit