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Mocha Coffee
Skip the queues at your local coffee shop and whip up a mocha coffee at home in just a few minutes. Brewed coffee is flavored with cocoa, vanilla and honey for one delicious drink.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
1
drink
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk or almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup espresso or regular coffee, strong brewed
- milk for topping (optional, frothed; or whipped cream
- chocolate chips optional, or grated chocolate
Instructions
- Mix milk, cocoa powder, honey and vanilla extract in a pot over medium low heat until you have a gentle simmer. Stir until honey and cocoa powder dissolve and sauce is completely smooth.
- Stir in brewed espresso and pour into a cup.
- Top with some frothed milk and sprinkle some chocolate chips or grated chocolate on top if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Choose quality ingredients: Use freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee and high-quality cocoa powder or chocolate for the best flavor.
- Temperature matters: Avoid overheating the milk or coffee, as it can scorch the flavors. Keep milk around 140–155 degrees Fahrenheit for the best taste.
- Use real chocolate: Melt dark or milk chocolate directly into your coffee for a luxurious and authentic mocha flavor.
- Try vegan mocha coffee: Plant-based milk like almond, oat, or coconut milk can add their own distinct flavors, making your mocha even more exciting.
- This recipe makes enough for one hot mocha coffee. It is easily doubled.
- The mocha drink should be enjoyed as soon as it is made.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
347mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
239IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.