A Sweet Potato Latte is your new perfect sip for spring. It's naturally sweet, caffeine-optional, and packed with vitamins - like a smoothie and a latte had a sunshiney baby. Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day, enjoying a slow morning, or just want a cozy-cool drink, this iced latte with a homemade sweet potato syrup brings all the comfort with a bright seasonal twist.

Sweet Potato Lattes with flowers, the syrup, and Bako Sweet bag of sweet potatoes.

This post is sponsored by our friends at Bako Sweet®, who provided us with the incredible California sweet potatoes. All opinions are our own. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make Masala and Chai possible.

An Iced Sweet Potato Latte is a chilled, creamy beverage made by blending boiled or steamed sweet potato with a touch of natural sweeteners like Medjool dates and maple syrup, warming spices, and optional coffee or tea.

The result is a lightly spiced, slightly sweet drink that feels like sipping a slice of sweet potato pie—only cooler (literally) and healthier. It’s rich, smooth, and satisfying, perfect for slow mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. Alternatively, keep it hot for something soothing!

For more sweet potato recipes, I think you'll love Sweet Potato Samosas, Sweet Potato Chaat, or Sweet Potato Seviyaan Kheer!

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Why You'll love this Recipe
Ingredients - Notes and Substitutions
How to Make a Sweet Potato Latte
Variations
Expert Tips and Tricks
Storage Instructions
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Recipe

Why You'll love this Recipe

No fancy equipment needed—just a blender.
Dairy-free and vegan-friendly with easy substitutions.
Nutrient-dense and naturally sweetened—great for adults or for kids to enjoy with milk.
Meal-prep friendly—make the sweet potato base ahead of time.
Customizable: caffeine-free or add espresso, more spice or less—it’s yours to tweak.

Ingredients - Notes and Substitutions

Espresso, water, Medjool dates, maple syrup, sweet potato, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, vanilla extract ingredients with labels.

Sweet Potatoes - Bako Sweet® Orange Sweet Potatoes are truly the sweetest and highest quality sweet potatoes grown in nutrient-dense soil out of Bakersfield, California using sustainable methods. They're available year round, too! Use one small to medium potato. It can be steamed, roasted, or preferably boiled with the other ingredients.
Milk - Use your milk of choice (oat milk, almond, coconut, dairy, etc.)
Maple syrup - Substitute with honey, agave syrup, brown sugar, or date syrup. Adjust to taste. I tried this without maple syrup and preferred the subtle flavor and extra sweetness.
Medjool dates - Adds a sweet caramel flavor and thickens the syrup along with the sweet potato.
Spices - Cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg or ginger. Use pumpkin pie spice instead.
Cold brewed coffee or Espresso - For a caffeine boost. Substitute with chilled chai latte or omit for a caffeine-free version. The sweet potato purée is delicious with just milk as well.

How to Make a Sweet Potato Latte

Step 1: Boil peeled and chopped sweet potato with pitted dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and salt with a ½ cup of water in a saucepan. Once the potatoes are fork tender, turn off the stove and add the vanilla extract.

Step 2: Blend the boiled sweet potatoes. Add up to ⅓ cup of water as needed, but the purée should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Strain into a sanitized jar.

Step 3: Add two tablespoons of the purée to the bottom of a glass and swirl it around.

A cup with espresso filled with ice and sweet potato syrup.

Step 4: Add 1-2 shots of espresso of cold brew and mix it with the puree. Top with ice (skip the ice for a hot version).

Step 5: Pour in the milk. Enjoy!

Serve chilled in a tall glass with a dusting of cinnamon or a swirl of whipped cream for a café-style finish. You can also add boba pearls for fun texture!

Variations

Sweet Potato Chai Latte: Replace coffee with strongly brewed chilled chai latte.
Protein Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
Chocolate Twist: Blend in 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder or drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Frozen Version: Blend everything with ice for a sweet potato frappe.
Hot Version: Use warm frothy milk and a freshly brewed shot of espresso for a warm, comforting hot latte.

Sweet Potato Lattes with flowers, the sweet potato syrup.

Expert Tips and Tricks

Roast, don’t boil, your sweet potato for max flavor.
Roasting intensifies the natural sweetness and adds a subtle caramelized note. Simply bake the potato wrapped in aluminum foil at 400°F (200°C) for 50 minutes until fork-tender. Remove the peel and add all the ingredients for the purée to the blender.
Blend until silky-smooth.
Use a high-speed blender if you have one—this makes the difference between a slightly gritty latte and a café-quality drink. If your blender is on the weaker side, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
Chill your ingredients in advance.
Use pre-chilled milk and sweet potato purée to avoid a watered-down taste from too much melting ice. Bonus: it blends up thick and creamy right away.
Adjust spice to taste.
Start small with cinnamon and nutmeg. You can always add more spice, but it’s harder to take it out. Or use pumpkin pie or apple pie spice.
Add a touch of salt.
Just a pinch of sea salt enhances all the flavors, especially the natural sweetness and spices.
For an ultra-creamy texture, try oat milk or canned coconut milk.
These plant-based milks give your latte body and richness without needing any cream.
Batch your base for the week.
Make a larger quantity of the sweet potato blend and store it in a jar. When ready, just pour over ice and add your shot of coffee or tea. Just be sure it's not more than you'll finish within the week.

Storage Instructions

Sweet potato base: Store sweet potato purée in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. You'll know it has gone bad when it has a distinct putrid sweet smell and a bit of whiteness at the top.

Fully made latte: Best served fresh, but you can keep it in the fridge (without ice) for up to 24 hours—just shake well before serving.

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