If you’ve been following along for a while, you already know that ube is a staple in my kitchen. This Filipino purple yam is uniquely nutty, floral, subtly sweet, and making huge waves in the global food scene. Whether you’re a longtime ube fan or just discovering this gorgeous yam for the first time, this list will cover a good chunk of some of my favorite ube recipes!
1. Ube Halaya (Ube Jam)
This is mom’s classic ube halaya: rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. I make big batches of this to stuff into pastries, spread on croissants, or just eat by the spoonful. It’s so much better than anything you’ll find at the store.
2. Ube Olive Oil Cake
Moist, soft, and not overly sweet. This no-fuss cake lets both the olive oil and the ube shine without either one overpowering the other. Maple syrup in the batter adds a deep, caramel-y undertone that complements the ube perfectly (slice into it and that vibrant purple crumb does all the talking).
3. Ube French Toast
Thick slices of fluffy bread stuffed with a creamy ube-mascarpone filling, pan-fried until golden and custardy on the outside. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you want to wake up just a little earlier on weekends. Highly recommend cutting them thick, you want that filling-to-crust ratio to be generous.
4. Ube Champorado
A twist on the classic Filipino champorado, this version swaps chocolate for ube as the star flavor. Made with glutinous rice and coconut milk, it’s filling, comforting, and works just as well as a cozy dessert as it does a hearty breakfast.
5. Ube Pie
Creamy ube filling in a toasty, buttery Biscoff crust, this one is my go-to for holiday gatherings and potlucks. It’s rich and smooth without being overpowering, and it always disappears fast! Perfect for when you want to bring something that looks impressive but is genuinely easy to pull off.
6. Ube Pancakes
Classic pancakes, Filipino-fied. The batter is infused with ube for that deep purple color and rich, floral flavor, and the ube-coconut sauce drizzled on top takes it completely over the edge. Breakfasts will never be the same after you make these.
7. Easy Iced Ube Latte
I made this for the first time at two in the morning after doomscrolling myself into a caffeine craving, and it has been a regular ever since. Iced coffee topped with a thick coconut-ube foam that’s toasty, nutty, and lightly sweet, all in one sip. It takes less than five minutes and uses instant coffee, so there’s really no excuse not to make it.
8. Ube Sago
This is my go-to when I want something cold, chewy, and refreshing without doing too much. Sago pearls, nata de coco, macapuno strips, and fresh fruit all swimming in a creamy ube base. It’s simple to throw together and always a big hit at any get-together.
9. Ube Matcha Latte
It took a few tries to nail the ratio on this one, but pairing earthy matcha with ube was absolutely worth the effort. The coconut cream base ties both flavors together in a way that’s creamy, rich, and refreshing. This is also a single-serving recipe, perfect for when you want something a little special without the fuss.
10. Ube Overnight Oats
Quick, easy, and great for meal-prepping your breakfasts or snacks for the week ahead. Rolled oats soaked overnight in coconut milk and ube extract, topped with fresh banana, strawberries, and toasted coconut for a bit of crunch. It feels like eating dessert for breakfast (which is always a win).
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