Cocoa Coffee
Indulge in the velvety richness of Cocoa Coffee, a comforting blend that marries the boldness of freshly brewed hot coffee with the decadent allure of unsweetened cocoa powder. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes, transforms your usual coffee routine into a café-style treat with the added warmth of vanilla extract and a touch of creamy milk. Sweetened to your preference and topped with optional whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or cocoa powder, this cozy beverage is perfect for chilly mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you use dairy or non-dairy milk, Cocoa Coffee delivers a luscious flavor profile that coffee and chocolate lovers alike will savor. Treat yourself to this irresistible fusion of two classic flavors today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brewed hot coffee
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- as needed Whipped cream (optional)
- as needed Ground cinnamon or cocoa powder (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk together until the cocoa powder is fully dissolved.
Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan and continue whisking until the milk is warm but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour the brewed hot coffee into a large mug.
Slowly add the warm cocoa-milk mixture to the coffee, stirring as you pour, until well combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.
Taste the drink and adjust the sweetness, if needed, by adding more sugar or sweetener of choice.
Top with whipped cream, if desired, for an indulgent finish.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon or cocoa powder on top as a garnish before serving. Enjoy your Cocoa Coffee warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*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.
