Goguma Latte Korean Sweet Potato (Printable version)

Creamy Korean beverage made with roasted sweet potatoes and milk, naturally sweet and comforting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 medium Korean sweet potato (approximately 7 oz), roasted or steamed and peeled
02 - 1½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based alternative)

→ Sweetener

03 - 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, adjustable to taste

→ Flavoring

04 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

→ Topping

05 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - Roast or steam the Korean sweet potato until very soft. Allow to cool, remove peel, and cut into chunks.
02 - Combine sweet potato chunks, milk, sweetener (if using), and vanilla extract in a blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The roasted sweet potato creates this incredible velvety texture that feels like a hug in a cup
  • Its naturally sweet enough to satisfy dessert cravings but wholesome enough for breakfast
02 -
  • Blending while the sweet potato is still warm helps everything incorporate better than using cold pieces
  • The mixture thickens as it heats so start with slightly thinner consistency than you want
03 -
  • Roast several sweet potatoes at once and keep them in your fridge for instant latte access all week
  • Use a frother after heating if you want that coffee shop style foam layer on top