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!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 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 | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg