Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
Elevate your coffee game with this irresistible homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha recipe, perfect for cozy holiday mornings or a luxurious treat any time of year. This rich, decadent drink features a silky blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and creamy milk simmered to perfection before being infused with a refreshing hint of peppermint extract. Combined with robust coffee or espresso, it delivers the perfect balance of bold and sweet flavors. Top it off with velvety whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and festive crushed peppermint candies for an authentic café-style experience at home. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is your quick and easy ticket to pure indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk (any type)
- 1 cup Strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Peppermint extract
- (optional, for topping) Whipped cream
- (optional, for garnish) Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- (optional, for garnish) Chocolate syrup
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.
Whisk continuously until the cocoa powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is heated through, but do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
Brew your coffee or espresso and pour it into a mug.
Pour the peppermint-chocolate milk mixture over the coffee and stir to combine.
Optional: Top with whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and garnish with crushed peppermint candies or candy canes.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 617 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.
