Healthy Peppermint Mocha

This Healthy Peppermint Mocha is the perfect holiday drink! Requiring only 5 ingredients, it’s easy to make, paleo, vegan, and cheaper than Starbucks!

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This Healthy Peppermint Mocha might just be my favorite winter drink. It’s super simple to make, requiring only 5 ingredients and a few minutes of time. It tastes 100x better than Starbucks and has 1/4 the amount of sugar when compared to their drinks.

Naturally paleo and vegan – it’s a cozy treat anyone will love!

We LOVE DIY lattes (like hello Whole30 Gingerbread Latte & Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte !) – yes please!

What makes this latte ‘healthy’?

Let’s compare this Healthy Peppermint Mocha to Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. 

Starbucks Tall Peppermint Mocha with Almond Milk: 350 Calories, Fat: 13g, Carbs: 48g, Sugar: 42g

Our Healthy Peppermint Mocha Latte: 58 Calories, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 6g, Sugar: 1g

I mean… do we really need to say more? Our healthy Peppermint Mocha Latte has less calories, less fat, less carbs, and less sugar than Starbucks… It’s also made with only 5 ingredients, versus Starbucks which has 20+ ingredients. You can see their nutrition facts here.

Not to mention that it’s cheaper and just as quick to make your own latte at home!

If you love getting a peppermint mocha from Starbucks or your favorite coffee shop, you’ll love making one at home! It’s so much cheaper and better for you! (Plus you only need minimal ingredients!)

Ingredients for Healthy Peppermint Mocha

To make this healthy peppermint mocha, we use: almond milk, espresso, peppermint extract, cocoa powder and maple syrup. You’ll also need a handheld frother (you can use a whisk or blender if you don’t have one!)

Can I make this without an espresso machine?

Technically yes, but we don’t recommend it. Our Nespresso is one of the most used kitchen utensils that we have and I think it is well worth the $$ (If you buy even ONE latte a week at Starbucks and make it at home instead this will pay for itself!)

You could sub in 1/2 cup coffee to this recipe but it will not have the same amount of caffeine and may taste a little watered down.. Treat yourself and get the nespresso machine (They’re under $100!)

How to make a Healthy Peppermint Mocha:

Once you have your ingredients out, you’re going to heat your almond milk.

Whisk in peppermint extract, cocoa powder + maple syrup. Froth until milk mixture is foamy (you can whisk vigorously for about a minute if you don’t have a handheld frother)

Then, top with your espresso + enjoy! Fair warning though – you’re going to want to drink classic holiday drink pretty much every morning.

I’ve basically replaced my morning coffee with this! (And it’s also SO good with these Healthy Anginetti Cookies!) I hope you love it!

Substitutions for this Healthy Peppermint Mocha

Can I make this whole30? Yes, omit the maple syrup.

Maple syrup: You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar. If you substitute with honey it will not be vegan. 

Milk:  You can use any milk in this recipe and it will work just fine. I prefer non-dairy milk but if you like regular milk and don’t follow any specific diet feel free to use that!

WW Freestyle Note: Use sugar free maple syrup to make this 1SP

Peppermint Extract: Peppermint extract or ‘flavor’ is essential for this recipe. You can grab it on amazon here. 

Other healthy holiday recipes:

We love celebrating during the holidays with these festive recipes:

• Healthy Gingerbread Latte
• Healthy Anginetti Cookies
• Paleo Gingerbread Biscotti
• Healthy Gingerbread Cashew Butter
• 30 Healthy Holiday Desserts You Need to Try
• Healthy Chocolate Truffles

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Healthy Peppermint Mocha

This Healthy Peppermint Mocha is the perfect holiday drink! Requiring only 5 ingredients, it's easy to make, paleo, vegan, and cheaper than Starbucks!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy peppermint mocha, paleo peppermint mocha

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 drink

Calories 58kcal

WW Freestyle Points 2

Author The Clean Eating Couple

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup espresso (1 large 1-2 oz shot)
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions

• In a pan or microwave, heat almond milk until warm.
• Whisk in peppermint extract, cocoa powder + maple syrup.
• Froth until milk mixture is foamy (you can whisk vigorously for about a minute if you don’t have a handheld frother)
• Pour milk into a mug, and top with espresso.

Notes

Substitutions for this recipe:

• Can I make this whole30? Yes, omit the maple syrup.
• Can I use honey? Yes, it will work fine but it will not be vegan. I like this honey.
• Can I use different milk? You can use any milk in this recipe and it will work just fine. I prefer non-dairy milk but if you like regular milk and don't follow any specific diet feel free to use that!
• WW Freestyle Note: Use sugar free maple syrup to make this 1SP

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Peppermint Mocha

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 58 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Sodium 326mg14%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 1g2%

Calcium 300mg30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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