5.0 from 6 votes
Homemade Peppermint Mocha Recipe
This homemade peppermint mocha recipe makes a holiday-worthy drink that’s sure to become a favorite.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 latte
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounces espresso OR 1 cup brewed black coffee
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and/or chocolate shavings for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the whole milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract until boiling. Remove from heat.
- Using a milk frother or immersion blender, froth the mixture.
- Pour the peppermint chocolate mixture over your brewed coffee or espresso.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and/or chocolate shavings if desired!
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Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled to make two lattes!
- If froth is not a priority for you, you can definitely use a lower-fat or plant-based milk in place of the whole milk.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1latte
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
60g
(120%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1latte
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1latte | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.