This low calorie peppermint mocha latte recipe is only 36 calories, can be made fast without any fancy equipment, and tastes just as good as Starbucks!
We use homemade latte tricks, so you can make this “copycat” Starbucks peppermint mocha recipe with nothing more than a pan, and a whisk!
The great thing about doing a DIY peppermint mocha recipe, is that you don’t even have to get out of your pajamas, or put shoes on! Plus, you don’t have to wait for a specific season to get your mint mocha latte!
We found a 0 calorie, all natural peppermint coffee syrup, that adds a ton of flavor, for a teaspoon or less. This peppermint mocha syrup for coffee is it expensive, and you only need 1/4 teaspoon, to 1/2 a teaspoon per drink… So this will last you a long time!
This low calorie peppermint mocha latte recipe is only 36 calories, and tastes just as good as Starbucks!
Low Calorie Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe
This healthy peppermint mocha coffee recipe comes with everything you’ll need to make a low calorie homemade peppermint latte.
From a shopping list, to a printable recipe card, even a nutrition label and more can be found in the sections below.
The key to this healthy peppermint chocolate coffee, is the 0 calorie peppermint mocha coffee syrup… You can click on the photo above to add it to your cart, or pick it up at your local health store.
To make these peppermint mochas easy, we’ve supplied you with the following sections.
Read through them for helpful resources, or skip ahead to the recipe card.
What You’ll Find in this Article:
- Homemade Peppermint Mocha Ingredients (shopping list!)
- How to Make Peppermint Mocha Coffee Recipe
- Low Calorie Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe (recipe card!)
- Nutrition and Calories in Peppermint Mocha Recipes
Helpful Tip for Shopping: Take a screenshot of the shopping list to your phone. This way you have it at your fingertips the next time you go grocery shopping.
Recipe Card Uses: You can email yourself this recipe card so you can easily search for it (I have a folder in email just for recipes!) Or print it so you have it handy, and can make notes. You can even pin this peppermint mocha recipe Starbucks “copycat” to Pintrest so it is safely stored for you.
Up next, a shopping list for peppermint mocha latte recipes…
Homemade Peppermint Mocha Ingredients
The best peppermint coffee I’ve ever had… Was you guessed it, a Christmas peppermint coffee. But why should we have to wait until December to enjoy a yummy latte recipe like this?
I created this low calorie peppermint latte recipe, so you can enjoy it all year long! Below you will find what makes this peppermint coffee recipe truly great, a full flavor, 0 calorie peppermint coffee syrup that’s all natural, and inexpensive (one bottle will last you 50-75 uses!)
These ingredients can be found at the grocery store, or you can click on the links and add them directly to your shopping list.
Shopping List for Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe Copycat:
- Powdered baking cocoa
- All-Natural Cocoa Mint Syrup
- Strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
- Unsweetened Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- Almond Milk Whipped Cream (Optional– Adds 10 calories)
Special Tip: You can find all the measurements in the recipe card below. There you can choose how many servings of this peppermint mocha cappuccino you want to make, and it will do all the measurement math for you!
Peppermint Syrup VS. Peppermint Extract: Be sure to get Peppermint Syrup, and not peppermint extract. They are very different and peppermint extract is wayyyyyy too strong!
Up next, a “how to guide” on how to make peppermint mocha lattes…
How to Make Peppermint Mocha Coffee Recipe
We wanted to make this low calorie peppermint mocha latte recipe accessible to all. All you need to make this recipe is below…
Equipment You Will Need to Make Peppermint Lattes:
- Small Sauce Pan
- Whisk
- Means to make coffee: Coffee maker, French Press, or Keurig
Making peppermint and coffee drinks is easy, and can be made without any fancy equipment. We make these mint mocha latte recipes at home with nothing more than a coffee maker, a whisk, and a small sauce pan.
How to Make Peppermint Mocha Starbucks Recipe Healthy:
- To a coffee mug or bowl, combine the cocoa powder, All-Natural Cocoa Mint Syrup, and hot water. Mix well until disolved.
- Heat the almond milk in a small sauce pan on medium low heat. Once warmed whisk briskly and constantly to create foam.
- Remove from heat, stir in coffee and cocoa powder mixture.
- Serve hot in a mug, or pour over a tall glass filled with ice for an iced peppermint latte. If you like, top with Almond milk whipped cream.
Special Tip: You can find these directions, along with measurements, nutrition and more in the sharable recipe card in the next section!
Up next, a sharable recipe card for this 36 calorie peppermint mocha latte recipe…
Low Calorie Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe
This “copycat” Starbucks recipe for peppermint mocha recipes is just 36 calories per cup, and we even shared our favorite 10 calorie whipped cream with you below!
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Healthy Peppermint Mocha (36 Calories)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon powdered baking cocoa
- 1 teaspoon All-Natural Cocoa Mint Syrup
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
- 1 cup Almond milk or milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoons Almond Milk Whipped Cream (Optional- Adds 10 calories)
Instructions
- To a coffee mug or bowl, combine the cocoa powder, All-Natural Cocoa Mint Syrup, and hot water. Mix well until disolved.
- Heat the almond milk in a small sauce pan on medium low heat. Once warmed whisk briskly and constantly to create foam.
- Remove from heat, stir in coffee and cocoa powder mixture.
- Serve hot in a mug, or pour over a tall glass filled with ice for an iced peppermint latte. If you like, top with Almond milk whipped cream.
Nutrition
Up next, nutrition and calories in peppermint mocha latte recipes…
Nutrition and Calories in Peppermint Mocha Recipes
An 8 oz. Starbucks peppermint mocha is 160 calories… You can enjoy this low calorie peppermint mocha recipe for just 36 calories, for the same 8 oz. size!
We used 3 tricks to lower the calories in this DIY peppermint mocha…
Low Calorie Tips for Peppermint Mochas:
- USE ALMOND MILK: You can have 1/2 cup of almond milk for just 30 calories!
- TRY ZERO CALORIE SYRUP: Just make sure it’s all natural, with no fake sugars if you want to keep it healthy.
- GET ALMOND MILK WHIPPED CREAM: At just 10 calories for 2 tablespoons you can’t go wrong!
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is our goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
Make sure to keep scrolling for more low calorie recipes!
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