#Coffee mate peppermint mocha free#

I got this with my Nespresso machine and it makes the most amazing froth ever. However, I love frothy milk so any time I can froth the better. Here’s the thing, if you are feeling super lazy, you can easily just forgo frothing and add milk to the coffee, it will still taste amazing. Okay, last important part of this recipe. My advice? Add 1-2 and then add more as you go to figure out what your tastebuds prefer. I just get McCormick brand and you only need a few drops as they go a long way. The last piece of the puzzle of course you have to have peppermint extract to have a peppermint mocha. I just used regular cane sugar because I preferred the taste for this drink and think it paired nicely. Would rather use maple syrup or honey? Go for it. Not to mention 100% cocoa powder has so many good antioxidants so that’s a huge perk, I mean the taste is pretty great too. There are so many varieties out there but I love having cocoa powder on hand for occasions like this.

#Coffee mate peppermint mocha free#

I used regular whole milk because that’s what’s been tasting good during pregnancy but feel free to use any milk or milk alternative that you like.Ĭocoa powder. Use whatever you like regular, decaf, espresso or any ol’ coffee. I have made this both with a Nespresso Pod and with strongly brewed coffee.

This is such a simple recipe to make you might surprise yourself and have all you need on hand.Ĭoffee. Grande Peppermint Latte, 1 pump mocha, 1 pump peppermint, no whipped cream. If you find yourself at a Starbucks or similar coffee shop, feel free to steal my Peppermint Mocha order: So, making it at home allows you to add more or less depending on your taste. I just find that the syrups added in coffee shots can be heavy handed and almost make you feel like you are guzzling a sugar factory. The nice thing about making it at home, besides the reduced cost, is that you get to dictate how much sugar and sweetness goes into it. Frankly I think it’s even great for those of you who don’t even love coffee all that much. However, if you love a good mint and chocolate combo, this is your drink.

Now, you have to be a peppermint fan to love this drink so if you are really anti mint, feel free to opt out of it, it will still be delicious. You’ve got chocolate + coffee + a touch of peppermint. Okay, so what makes a Peppermint Mocha the best? Well the flavors of course. I have made a few fun drinks before but this year I figured it was time to finally share my Homemade Peppermint Mocha. I’m generally a black coffee gal myself but this time of year I love to treat myself to some of the best flavors. I really love this time of year because I truly love all the holiday flavors like pumpkin, gingerbread, eggnog and of course peppermint. You can check the highlights on my Instagram page to find ways I’ve ordered my coffee drinks over the years. I find so many people are nervous to order their drink the way they want, but the thing is most of what you want changed is super easy for the baristas at your local coffee shops and they are happy to do it. That being said, as long as there’s enough milk in my drink and not too much caffeine (hello pregnancy heart palpitations!) I have been able to enjoy the occasional coffee beverage.

However, I’m incredibly happy to be pregnant so I’m taking this as one thing I cannot wait to guzzle come February 2021. Yes, you can drink coffee and caffeine when pregnant (they recommend <200mg/day), but I just haven’t wanted it which is of course is so odd for me. Okay, so the sad news this year is that I do not have the taste for coffee thanks to being pregnant.

So, I’ve been making this since last November and figured it was time to spill the beans and share with you my own Homemade Peppermint Mocha, are you ready?! I love a good Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks but I don’t always love having to pay for it and/or having to go out and get it.