Mocha Latte

Skip the coffee shop and make this Mocha Latte recipe at home. With the flavors of coffee and chocolate, this simple homemade beverage is exactly what you need on a cold day!

Why wait in a long drive thru line when you can make yourself a delicious hot winter drink at home? This Mocha Latte is creamy, rich and so chocolatey! Coffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven.

The best part about this recipe is that you don’t need a fancy (and pricey!) espresso maker to make it. It’s super easy and takes only minutes to make.

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

• Half and half – You could also use regular 2% milk.
• Natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• Granulated sugar
• Cinnamon
• Brewed espresso – You could also use dark roast coffee if you don’t have espresso. Use the strongest coffee you have.

How to Make a Mocha Latte

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Follow along to learn how to make a mocha latte!

• Step One: Add half and half, cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon to a medium pot over medium-low heat. Whisk together, frequently, until the mixture heats up and starts to steam.

• Step Two: Pour the chocolate mixture into a milk frothing pitcher and froth with a frothing wand.

• Step Three: Add espresso to a mug. Pour frothed chocolate mixture on top. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and chocolate sundae syrup on top, if desired. Serve hot.

Toppings 

Though this drink tastes amazing plain with no toppings, you can really amp up the flavor levels by adding a few sweet toppings. Some ideas include:

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
• Chocolate sundae syrup
• Chocolate chips

What is It?

A mocha latte is a basically a regular latte with the addition of chocolate. Lattes typically have espresso and steamed/frothed milk and are really heavy on the coffee flavor. 

I find the coffee flavor is toned down in a mocha latte because of the chocolate mix. It’s definitely more sweet, and oh so good.

Can I Make a Latte Without Espresso?

Yes, you can. I recommend using dark roast coffee or the strongest coffee you have in your home. 

How do you Froth Milk for a Latte?

My favorite way to froth milk is with a frothing wand and milk pitcher. It takes seconds to make it so creamy and frothy. Frothing wands are inexpensive and you can usually pick one up for under $20. 

Do I need a Fancy Espresso Maker?

No! Sure, they are nice to have, but if you don’t make lattes that often, they are very costly! I had one before and it was over $1,000! 

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Instead, I use a stovetop espresso maker. My favorite is the Grosche Stovetop Espresso Maker. All you need is ground espresso and water. It heats up on the stove for about 8 minutes or so and brews piping hot fresh espresso.

Can I Make It Ahead of Time?

I don’t recommend it. For best results, make it fresh and enjoy it while it’s hot.

Do I Need to Add Sugar?

Because the cocoa is unsweetened, the drink needs some of kind sweetness added. I use regular granulate sugar, but you could substitute a sweetener like Splenda.

Can I make it Dairy-free?

Yes, you can substitute the milk with coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk or whatever other plant based milk you like.

Hot Drinks to Enjoy this Winter

• Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
• Butterscotch Steamer
• Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Slow Cooker Chai Latte
• Cinnamon Cappuccino
• Gingerbread Latte

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