Healthy Peppermint Mocha Recipe

two coffee mugs with healthy peppermint mocha topped with homemade whipped cream and crushed candy cane pieces.

5 from 3 votes

Creamy, smooth and refreshing, this peppermint mocha recipe is certainly a treat that you need during the cold winter months. It’s ultra satisfying without all of the unnecessary ingredients.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy peppermint mocha, peppermint mocha recipe

Servings:

Calories: 323kcal

Author: Mary Woita

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
1 ounce espresso or strongly brewed coffee

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the saucepan and heat over low on the stove top.
Whisk until well combined and stir periodically until warmed through and desired heat has been reached.
Remove the mocha ingredients from heat and carefully pour into a mug.
Brew 1-2 shots of espresso or strong coffee. Pour the coffee over the mocha in the mug and gently stir to combine.
Top with homemade whipped cream if desired and dark chocolate shavings. Serve & enjoy.

Notes

If you’re not using an espresso machine, you can simply brew and add about 1 ounce of strongly brewed coffee to this latte.

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