Light Cafe Mocha
Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate and bold coffee with this Light Cafe Mocha recipe, a guilt-free twist on your favorite café treat. Crafted with freshly brewed coffee, unsweetened cocoa powder, and skim milk or a low-fat alternative, this velvety drink delivers all the comforting flavors of a classic mocha without the extra calories. A hint of vanilla extract enhances the sweetness naturally, while optional whipped cream and chocolate shavings elevate its decadence without overdoing it. Ready in just 10 minutes and customizable to your preferred sweetness, this cozy beverage is as quick as it is satisfying—ideal for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 cup Skim milk or any low-fat milk alternative
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Whipped cream (optional)
- 1 pinch Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Brew 3 cups of hot coffee using your preferred method, such as a drip machine, French press, or pour-over.
In a small saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar or sweetener. Gradually add the skim milk, whisking constantly to dissolve the cocoa and sugar.
Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir frequently until the mixture is warm but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the brewed coffee evenly into two mugs, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
Pour the warm cocoa-milk mixture into each mug, filling the rest of the way.
Stir well to combine and taste. Adjust sweetness as needed by adding more sugar or sweetener if desired.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or a light sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Serve immediately and enjoy your light cafe mocha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*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.
