Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
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Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
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The homemade version of a classic favorite drink that comes together easily.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces strong coffee
- 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces milk (dairy or dairy free)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or store bought whipped cream)
Instructions
- Whisk together the coffee, 1-2 tablespoons of the sugar (depending on how sweet you like your coffee), cocoa powder and ½ teaspoon of the vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
- Continue whisking as it comes to a boil then remove it from the heat.
- Heat the milk in a microwave safe bowl for 1 ½ minutes then use an immersion blender or battery frother and froth it until it starts to form little bubbles.
- Whip the heavy cream and remaining vanilla in a medium bowl together until it starts to thicken then add the remaining tablespoon of sugar to the heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Optional: add the whipped cream to a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag with the end cut off with a Wilton2M piping tip.
- Pour the coffee into a mug, pour in the milk then dollop on the heavy cream or pipe it into a swirl.
- Garnish it with chocolate shavings and chocolate syrup if desired then serve.
Notes
- Storing: While this drink is best served immediately, you can store any leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat or serve over ice.
- While this drink is best served immediately, you can store any leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat or serve over ice.
- Freezing: You can freeze any extra coffee base without the milk mixed in ice cube trays. Use it to flavor iced coffee or to blend with frozen coffee drinks.
- You can freeze any extra coffee base without the milk mixed in ice cube trays. Use it to flavor iced coffee or to blend with frozen coffee drinks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
388mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1058IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1058IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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