10 Minute Peppermint Mocha (Without Espresso)
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup or to taste (do not substitute extract)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder over low-medium heat until it begins to steam and sugar has dissolved. Don’t let it boil.1 cup milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add the coffee, peppermint syrup, and vanilla. Whisk to combine, and remove from heat.1 cup freshly brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour into coffee mugs, and add your favorite garnishes. Serve hot.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 drink. Actual calories will vary. Calories listed do not include toppings.
- Here is my favorite peppermint syrup for this recipe: https://amzn.to/4s7smtx
Nutrition Facts
10 Minute Peppermint Mocha (Without Espresso)
Serving Size
8 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
54
mg
2
%
Potassium
409
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
36
g
40
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
198
IU
4
%
Calcium
167
mg
17
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
