10-Minute Homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha So Good
A creamy and refreshing homemade version of Starbucks’ famous peppermint mocha.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Brew a cup of strong coffee.
- In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
- Stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour the coffee into a mug and add the peppermint cocoa mixture.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to your taste.
- Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg