Taiwanese Fruit Milks (Papaya, Mango, Sweet Potato)

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I can’t begin to explain how iconic Taiwanese fruit milks are..at least in Taiwan!

One of my early childhood memories is of my grandma and I walking up to a street vendor (in Taiwan) and getting my first cup of Papaya Milk. It was so refreshing on a hot summer day! It’s widely popular in Taiwan, but not so much elsewhere. Thankfully, it’s not too hard to make!

Although papaya milk is Taiwans most famous and well loved beverage (not counting boba), there are many other fruit milks served as well. Today, we’re making my top 3: Papaya, Mango, and Sweet Potato!

Sweet potato isn’t as common as its predecessor, but it’s definitely worth a try! I’ve only tried it a couple times but every time I tried it, I’ve always craved more. It has a strong cinnamon flavor, almost tasting like pumpkin pie – but in the best way possible! Creamy, spiced, and custardy. It takes a little bit more work than the others but it’s worth it. You can also prepare the sweet potatoes in bulk and refrigerate them for later use!

Mango smoothies are abundant in Taiwan, especially during mango season from May – Sept. Taiwan is also known for a bunch of their other mango desserts like mango shaved ice! This mango smoothie comes out creamy, smooth, and tangy! Depending on what kind of mangoes you use and how ripe they are, they can range from sweet to tart! I like mine a little tart so I use the slightly green mangoes, but play around with it and discover which type you like!

Taiwanese Fruit Milks (Papaya, Mango, Sweet Potato)

The ultimate summer drinks! Refreshing and delicately sweet, these fruit milks are easy to make and perfect for summertime smoothies! Taiwan is a subtropical, making it humid all year round! To battle this, Taiwan created many different unique and refreshing drinks to battle the heat – fruit milks being one of the most popular!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine Taiwanese

Ingredients  

  • 1 whole Papaya
  • 3 whole Mangos
  • 1 whole Sweet Potato
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions 

  • Cut the ripe papaya in half, scoop out the seeds, and remove the skin. Cut the flesh into chunks and place them in a blender. Add the ice and milk to the blender, ensuring the milk covers about half of the ice. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add honey while blending. Once smooth and well-mixed, pour the papaya milk into glasses and enjoy!
  • Cut the mangoes and remove the skin. Scoop the flesh and place them in a blender. Add the ice and milk to the blender, ensuring the milk covers about half of the ice. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add honey while blending. Once smooth and well-mixed, pour the mango milk into glasses and enjoy!
  • Boil water in a pot and add one sweet potato. Preheat oven to 350F. Once potato is soft when poked with a fork, add to a baking tray with parchment paper. Drizzle honey on top and bake until golden brown, about 15min. Once done, let it cool for 10 minutes. Prepare the blender by adding the ice, milk, honey and cinnamon, ensuring the milk covers half the ice. Add the sweet potato without the skin into the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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