My Lite Cafe Mocha
Indulge in the rich, café-quality flavor of "My Lite Cafe Mocha," a delightful homemade twist on your coffeehouse favorite—minus the heavy calories! This recipe combines the bold taste of strong brewed coffee with the velvety smoothness of unsweetened almond milk and a hint of cocoa for a perfectly balanced mocha experience. Sweetened with just a touch of sugar or a sugar substitute and elevated by aromatic vanilla extract, this drink is as comforting as it is guilt-free. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a quick and easy way to treat yourself to a cozy beverage that pairs beautifully with breakfast or dessert. Customize it with optional garnishes like whipped cream or a sprinkle of grated dark chocolate for that extra luxurious finish. Perfect for coffee lovers seeking a lighter alternative, this cafe mocha will surely become your go-to homemade indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or sugar substitute
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 ml unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Brew a fresh cup of strong coffee and set it aside.
In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, add the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar or sugar substitute, and vanilla extract.
Gradually whisk in the almond milk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Heat the mixture gently, stirring occasionally, until it's warm but not boiling. Avoid high heat to prevent scalding the milk.
Pour the hot chocolate mixture into your mug, filling it halfway.
Slowly pour the brewed coffee on top of the chocolate mixture and stir gently to combine.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired, and garnish with grated dark chocolate or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade lite cafe mocha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 183 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 382 mg | 8% | |
*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.
