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Get the Recipe 5-Minute Peppermint Mocha Latte
Cozy up with a homemade peppermint mocha latte this season! With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this DIY latte in just a few minutes without any special equipment. Don't forget the whipped cream topping - it's time to go all out!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 latte
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Latte
- 3 ounces Espresso (2 shots) or ½ cup strong coffee
- 6 ounces whole milk or milk of choice
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup* or chopped unsweetened chocolate or mini chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Brew espresso or strong coffee as desired.
- Pour milk into a mason jar with chocolate syrup and peppermint extract. Microwave for 1 ½ minutes. Depending on your microwave, you may need to continue heating in 30-second increments up to another minute. You want the milk hot, but not boiling.
- Carefully remove the jar of milk from the microwave; use a towel or potholder as needed - it will be hot. Place the lid on the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute. See notes below for additional frothing methods.
- Continuing to use a towel or potholder, remove the lid carefully, being aware of any pressure that may have built up in the jar.
- If desired, drizzle chocolate syrup in the mug you'll be using. Add the espresso and pour in the chocolate milk mixture, topping with any foam that remains in the jar. Serve immediately with whipped cream and additional chocolate drizzle or crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
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Notes
- Use caution when shaking and opening the mason jar! Make sure the lid is on tight, use a towel or pot holder to hold the jar as needed, and open the lid carefully (I again, use a towel in hand).
Additional frothing methods:
Use a milk frother wand Shake the jar of milk before microwaving. Make sure the milk doubles in size before microwaving, then once heated, immediately pour it into your espresso. Heat milk in a saucepan on the stovetop (or again in the microwave) then use a whisk to froth the milk.
- Use a milk frother wand
- Shake the jar of milk before microwaving. Make sure the milk doubles in size before microwaving, then once heated, immediately pour it into your espresso.
- Heat milk in a saucepan on the stovetop (or again in the microwave) then use a whisk to froth the milk.
- Strong Coffee: if using strongly brewed coffee instead of espresso, consider using more coffee/less milk for a more latte-like coffee-forward flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
411mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1latte
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.