3rd World Mocha
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of a homemade "3rd World Mocha," a budget-friendly yet deliciously rich coffee treat that combines pantry staples into a café-style experience. This quick and easy recipe blends instant coffee, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of sugar with creamy milk (or your favorite milk substitute) for a velvety drink that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Customize it with a hint of vanilla extract or elevate it further with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a decadent finishing touch. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day or as a pick-me-up anytime, this mocha is an effortless way to satisfy your chocolate-coffee cravings without leaving your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 cup Milk (or milk substitute)
- 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- as desired Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- as desired Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Heat 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat until just starting to simmer.
Add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee, 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 teaspoons of sugar to the water. Stir well to dissolve the ingredients.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add 1 cup of milk (or your preferred milk substitute). Stir occasionally to combine and warm the mixture. Do not let it boil.
Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed.
If desired, add 0.25 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir it in for extra flavor.
Once the mixture is hot but not boiling, remove it from the heat and pour it into your favorite mug.
Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a light dusting of cocoa powder if you like.
Serve hot and enjoy your 3rd World Mocha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 515 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
