Cinnamon Mocha
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Cinnamon Mocha
Description
The recipe starts by making a chocolate syrup from cocoa powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and cold water, stirred together to integrate flavors and dissolve cocoa. Cashew milk is gently heated over simmering heat to avoid scalding and to warm through. Brewed coffee is prepared separately and then divided into mugs. The warmed cashew milk is poured over the coffee and syrup mixture, blending the components to produce a moody, spiced mocha drink.
The cinnamon adds warmth and spice that complements the chocolate cocoa and the subtle nutty flavor of cashew milk. Using maple syrup as the sweetener brings a mild, natural sweetness different from refined sugar. The drink can be served as is or topped with whipped cream if desired, though this is optional.
Substitutions suggested in notes include using store-bought chocolate syrup instead of the homemade version, or swapping cinnamon for ground ginger or a mix of both for different spice profiles. This flexibility allows for personal taste adjustments.
Ingredients
- 750 ml cashew milk
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder (heaped)
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 100 ml brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon water cold
Instructions
- Mix together 2 tablespoon Maple syrup, 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon and 1 tablespoon Cold water to make a syrup.
- Add 750 ml Cashew milk to a pan and on a simmer, heat for 4 minutes.
- Add 100 ml Brewed coffee to two mugs.
- Pour the milk into the mugs serve with whipped cream (optional).
Notes
- The chocolate syrup can be replaced with a store-bought syrup if you prefer convenience.
- Ground ginger can be used instead of cinnamon or combined with it to change the flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 525ml | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 720mg | 72% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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