Ahhh, I CANNOT WAIT FOR FALL! I love watching the leaves change, the cool but perfect weather and of course the traditions. Its the smell of cinnamon that overflows my kitchen and the taste of sweet potatoes and pumpkin that gets me particularly excited! Now I know a lot of you guys probably love the pumpkin spiced latter from Starbucks, but I’m here to tell you that I have something a million times better than that chemical laden drink! A Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Latte!
I was fortunate enough to be sent The Easy Vegan Cookbook by Kathy Hester who blogs at Healthy Slow Cooking, and man does it have some amazing recipes! These tasty recipes are not only vegan, but they are oil-free, soy-free and gluten-free! The Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Latte particularly caught my eye, since I’m head-over-heels for anything sweet potato (plus I always have a stash in my apartment).
I’m also a coffee junkie, and cold brew is my choice over hot coffee. Needless to say, this recipe was a match made in heaven! Not only is it super easy to make, its also super healthy and naturally low in calories ( 58 calories per serving whoop whoop)!
Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Latte
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup nondairy milk I used unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup sweet potato puree
- 1/4 cup coffee cold
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cardamom
- 1/8 tsp. allspice
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- pinch of ground cloves
- sweetener of choice to taste (I used stevia)
- 1/8 tsp. [xanthan gum| or 1 1/2 tsp. ground chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the milk, sweet potato, coffee and spices to your blender. Blend until they=re combined well and there are no lumps of potato.
- Add xanthan gum (of chia seeds) and blend. This ingredient will keep the others from separating. Now taste and add sweetener, adjusted as needed.
- Add ice.
- Add more milk if its too thick or more ice if its too thin.
- Enjoy!
- Reprinted from The Easy Vegan Cookbook Copyright © 2015 by Kathy Hester. Published by Page St Publishing.
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Interesting that you use sweet potato instead of pumpkin! I’ve never tried a pumpkin latte, only recently noticed them being sold in the UK and I can’t get myself to buy a Starbucks one because I know it’s full of junk!
Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen recently posted…Vegan Chocolate Mousse (3 ingredients)
I have to say I normally choose hot coffee but I love the sound of this one and it’s a nice change form a pumpkin one.
Corina recently posted…Vietnamese Rice and Chicken Salad
SWEET potato!? How unique!!! Love that idea, I love sweet potato in anything, so this sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing and joining us today!
Tina muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Taco Salad Bowls
ooh how interesting! I bet that’s amazing. Thanks for linking up for Meatless Monday today. Have a great day
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Boats
Love that you used sweet potato instead of pumpkin! Super creative and delicious sounding!
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I’ve used pumpkin in my smoothies before but never thought to use a sweet potato! I bet that works really well!
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LOVE this idea! Theres so much pumpkin out there and just not enough sweet tater! And the flavors sound perfect together too.
Kat recently posted…Banana’s Foster Waffles with Paleo Caramel Sauce
thank you! it’s a nice change of pace!
Yea homemade lattes are way better for you and tastier! you should try making one with sweet potato, it’s so tasty!
thanks!
Thanks!
thanks, it’s a nice change from pumpkin!
It does 🙂
I agree!
as much as this may sound weird to others, girlll I GET YOU. I know this is just as tasty as a pumpkin spice latte! <333
xo
Heck Yes it is :)!
I say coffee date with these lattes and my cookies 😉
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This looks great, I love the idea to use sweet potato to make a frozen latte! 🙂
Kalee recently posted…Savory Cornmeal Waffles
thats a great idea 🙂
thank you! it tastes awesome!
What a perfect healthy Fall drink! I’ve never tried sweet potato in a drink but I love the idea.
thank you!
Saw this on IG yesterday, seriously this is the perfect way to celebrate national coffee day!! Yum
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I know right? 🙂
Ooo, this sounds really good! I’ve made purple yam milk before that was super tasty. I need to try this! *-* I like that it’s so much healthier! 😀
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Thank you! purple yam milk sounds so awesome!
I have been making something similar all month long! Sweet potato gives a nice break from all of the pumpkin going on 🙂
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