Peppermint Mocha Recipe
This Peppermint Mocha recipe is easy and tastes just as good as Starbuck's or McDonald's -- plus, you don't have to shell our $5 for one coffee!
Servings 1 serving
Calories 272cal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract or 1/2 peppermint candy cane or peppermint syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add milk, cocoa and sugar. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edge and sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in espresso, mint extract and vanilla and remove from heat (if using a candy cane, be sure to let melt completely.)
- Serve in a large mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 272cal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 0.7mg