Description
A cozy and lighter Healthy Peppermint Mocha made with simple ingredients in just minutes. Rich chocolate flavor, refreshing peppermint, and naturally sweetened for a feel-good coffeehouse treat at home.
Ingredients
1 cup milk (regular or dairy-free)
1/4 cup espresso (1 large 1–2 oz shot)
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon cacao powder
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave until warm.
Whisk in the peppermint extract, cacao powder, and maple syrup until fully combined.
Continue whisking until the mixture is warm and slightly frothy. A milk frother works well if using the microwave.
Pour the milk mixture into a mug.
Top with freshly brewed espresso and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Start with a very small amount of peppermint extract and adjust to taste.
Any milk works well, but oat milk adds extra creaminess.
Strong brewed coffee can be used instead of espresso if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop or Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg