Skinny Peppermint Mocha Recipe

This Skinny Peppermint Mocha recipe is a calorie-friendly version of the famous Starbucks holiday drink that you can make year-round at home!

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Ingredients and substitutions

• Almond milk – you can use any kind of milk but almond milk keeps the calorie count low.
• Cocoa powder – you could also melt chocolate chips at the bottom of your cup while microwaving, but it’ll increase the calories.
• Mint syrup – peppermint syrup might work, just make sure you cut down on the amount or it’ll be too sweet.
• Espresso shots – you can use 1/3 to 1/2 cup of regular or decaf brew coffee instead.
• Light whipped cream – or a dairy-free alternative like coconut whipped cream.
• Candy cane – crushed up peppermint candies would also be yummy.

How to make a peppermint mocha

1. Make the mint syrup.
2. Mix together the milk, cocoa and syrup.
3. Microwave the milk mixture.
4. Brew the espresso.
5. Pour everything into a mug.
6. Add on your toppings and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• I use 16 oz mason jars as cups and storage containers for the mint syrup.
• Pick up some coffee beans or pre-ground coffee such as Lavazza.
• You may need a coffee grinder if you’re using fresh whole beans.

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Skinny Peppermint Mocha Recipe

This Skinny Peppermint Mocha recipe is a calorie-friendly version of the Starbucks holiday drink that you can make year-round at home!  

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Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 110kcal

Author: Taylor Stinson

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 3/4 cup almond milk (can use any milk though)
• ▢ 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• ▢ 2 tbsp mint syrup (see below)
• ▢ 2 espresso shots
• ▢ Light whipped cream (optional)
• ▢ 1/2 Candy cane, crushed

Mint syrup

• ▢ 1 cup boiling water
• ▢ 1/2 cup sugar
• ▢ 1 tbsp mint extract

Instructions

• Make the mint syrup by mixing together boiling water, sugar and mint extract. Set aside – this syrup will last up to a month in the fridge so you can enjoy a skinny peppermint mocha all December long!
• Add milk, cocoa powder and mint syrup to a mug, then microwave 1-2 minutes (will depend on the power of your microwave and how hot you want your mocha). Stir well before and after microwaving.
• While milk mixture is in microwave, brew 2 espresso shots. Add shots to the milk mixture, then top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes (both optional toppings), then serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Use a non-dairy milk like almond, coconut or cashew milk to keep the calorie count low.

For a richer drink, use ½ tbsp. cocoa powder and ½ tbsp. chocolate chips.

If espresso is too much caffeine for you, swap it out for 1/2 to 1/3 cup brew coffee instead.

You can use peppermint syrup instead of mint syrup, but make sure not to use as much or the drink will be too sweet.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mg (4%)Sodium: 8mgPotassium: 131mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 100IU (2%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 1.1mg (6%)