Summer calls for different rituals - lighter, more sensory. Here are three ways to bring the spirit of summer into your season.
1. Iced Ube Latte - sweet and creamy
A summer twist on a classic: the Ube Ice Latte, perfect for a refreshing break on a sunny day.
Ingredients (1 glass)
- 2 teaspoons of WATU WATU Ube powder
- 50 ml of hot water
- 150 ml of cold milk (plant-based or dairy)
- Ice cubes
Preparation
- Dissolve the Ube powder in 50 ml of hot water in a bowl.
- Add ice cubes to a glass and pour in the cold milk.
- Froth the milk with an electric whisk for a creamier texture.
- Add your Ube mixture.
- Gently mix and enjoy your Ube Ice Latte.
Our tip: Add an espresso shot as a topping to make a Coffee Ube Ice Latte.
2. Ube Smoothie – a sweet and fruity energy boost
A nutritious drink, rich in fiber and vitamins, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or after a workout.
Ingredients (1 glass)
1 ripe banana
100 ml almond or oat milk
1 tablespoon WATU WATU Ube powder
A handful of fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
A few ice cubes
Preparation
- Dissolve the ube powder in a little hot water in a bowl.
- Blend the banana, milk, ube powder, berries, and ice cubes.
- Serve in a tall glass and enjoy immediately.
The result: a colorful smoothie packed with antioxidants and vitamins, with a fruity flavor.
3. Ube Ice Cream Dessert – A Deliciously Refreshing Treat
A simple, naturally sweet dessert—perfect after a summer meal to combine freshness with a moment of indulgence.
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 200 g plain or plant-based yogurt
- 2 tablespoons WATU WATU ube powder
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup, depending on your preference
- Toppings: shredded coconut, blueberries, raspberries, dark chocolate shavings
Preparation
- Mix the yogurt, ube, and honey.
- Pour into two ramekins and freeze for 2 hours.
- Add the toppings just before serving - let your creativity run wild!
The result: natural homemade ice cream that you can customize however you like.
Three recipes. One color. One choice: ube.
> Discover our recipe for Ube pancakes
> Learn more about the benefits of Ube
