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Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe

December 15, 2014 by Faith 70 Comments

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This Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe is deliciously festive with just 149kcals per serving!

Skinny Vanilla-Peppermint Mocha Lattes

Chilly afternoons in December call for festive homemade lattes the way birthdays call for cake. And the way peas are good with carrots, and bread is great with butter.

They just go.

Speaking of the perfect pair, peppermint and chocolate is another great combo, especially when it comes to holiday flavors.

Skinny Vanilla-Peppermint Mocha Lattes 2

Gingerbread and eggnog are some of my personal festive favorites (here’s my recipe for Gingerbread Syrup for making homemade gingerbread lattes). However, the peppermint + chocolate flavor combination ranks pretty high for me too. Additionally, this is what my niece always asks me for, so this recipe is for her.

Amid all the seasonal indulgence, it’s good to have a lighter, but still decadent-tasting treat in your arsenal for those days when nothing less than something sweet will do.

Skinny Vanilla-Peppermint Mocha Lattes 3

Best Type of Milk for a Latte

If you’re wondering about the best type of milk for frothing or making latte art, you might be surprised at the answer!

I used skim milk to help put the skinny in my Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe, but it serves a double purpose. Because of its higher protein content, skim milk also happens to be the best kind of milk for making milk foam. In this lightened-up latte recipe, milk foam replaces whipped cream on top.

Pro Tip: The higher protein content of skim milk (instead of whole milk) makes skim milk better for making milk foam.

How to Froth Milk or Make Milk Foam

If you’ve never made milk foam at home before, let me tell you just how easy it is to do. I didn’t even know it could be done until a couple years ago when my mom made me the best chocolate cappuccino ever at home. And it was topped with a gorgeous layer of milk foam!

There are tons of online tutorials, but in my recipe below I use The Kitchn’s method for making milk foam because it’s super easy and doesn’t require any specialized equipment. So get foaming!

The easiest way to froth milk at home:

  1. Add 1/2 cup milk (preferably skim milk) to a pint-sized glass jar.
  2. Put the lid on and shake vigorously until doubled in volume, about 30 to 60 seconds.
  3. Uncover the jar and microwave until warm but not hot, about 30 seconds.

Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe with Description

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

The peppermint mocha coffee based drink at Starbucks is always a seasonal favorite. According to Starbucks website, this drink has: Starbucks signature Espresso Roast, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce, and peppermint-flavored syrup, topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.

Skinny Peppermint Mocha Starbucks

The “skinny” version of this popular drink uses sugar free peppermint flavored syrup. However, Starbucks discontinued this syrup, supposedly due to a lack of popularity (check out this tweet thread).

The good news is that it’s easy to make a Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte right at home!

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Calories

According to Starbucks website, one of their “tall” (12 ounce) Peppermint Mocha has the following nutrition information:

  • 350 calories
  • 13g fat
  • 48g total carbohydrates
  • 3g fiber
  • 10g protein

Close Up Front View of Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe in White Mug

More Festive Chocolate + Peppermint Treats:

  • White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse
  • Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Keto Cheesecake Bites
  • Peppermint Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Low Carb Chocolate Peppermint Candy
  • Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe in White Mugs on Ornate Wooden Tray
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Skinny Vanilla-Peppermint Mocha Lattes on Vintage Wooden Tray with Vintage Spoons

Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe

This Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe is deliciously festive with just 149kcals per serving!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups nonfat skim milk divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract more or less to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1 g packets stevia/erythritol blend more or less to taste; see Note

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
  • Heat 3 cups of milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming and starting to bubble around the outside.
  • Whisk the melted chocolate, espresso powder, vanilla, peppermint, sea salt, and stevia/erythritol packets into the milk in the saucepan and heat until bubbling around the outside, whisking occasionally.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup milk to a pint-sized glass jar; put the lid on and shake vigorously until doubled in volume, about 30 to 60 seconds. Uncover the jar and microwave until warm, but not hot, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the mocha into 4 mugs; top each with milk foam and serve.

Helpful Tips

  • Stevia or Other Sweetener: Instead of stevia, you can use any sweetener you like in this recipe, such as maple syrup, honey, etc. Here is a guideline on how sweet 1 packet of stevia is: the amount of stevia in 1 packet measures 1/2 teaspoon, which is about as sweet as 2 to 3 teaspoons of regular sugar.
  • I use Medaglia D’Oro espresso powder, and for the biggest savings I like to buy it in bulk on Amazon. It’s also available in a 2 oz jar if you just want to try it out. Just a little bit of it adds another delicious level of flavor and complexity to baked goods and quick drinks!

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1mg
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:: GIVEAWAY ::

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably realized that I love Chocoley chocolate (check out my recipes for Deluxe Cake Batter Fudge and Grain-Free Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies that both feature Chocoley). I’m excited to be able to share this chocolate with you!

Chocoley is giving away 3 (2 lb) bags of their Indulgence Ultra Couverture Dipping and Enrobing Chocolate (Semi-Sweet Dark) to 3 different winners! (Thank you, Chocoley!)

To participate in this giveaway, just leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite way to eat chocolate.

For extra entries, you can do any of the following (please leave a separate comment for each):

  • Tell me your favorite recipe to make with chocolate.
  • Like An Edible Mosaic on Facebook.
  • Like Chocoley on Facebook.
  • Follow An Edible Mosaic on Pinterest.
  • Follow Chocoley on Pinterest.
  • Tweet the following: Enter @AnEdibleMosaic’s #giveaway for the chance to win #chocolate! @chocolatesupply  https://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=19128

You do not need to have a blog to enter this giveaway. For shipping purposes, this giveaway is only open to U.S. residents. This giveaway ends on December 17, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST. Once the giveaway ends, the winner will be randomly chosen and notified via email. The winner will have three business days to respond with his or her mailing information, otherwise a new winner will be randomly chosen. Good luck to all!

Disclosure: Chocoley is providing the prize for this giveaway; as always, opinions stated are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items, which helps me keep this site alive – thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:03 am

    My current favorite way to eat chocolate is chocolate chia pudding! 1-3/4 c almond/coconut milk, 2T brown sugar, 2T unsweetened cocoa, 7T chia seeds. Mix, cover and refrigerate overnight. Makes 4 @ 1/2 cup servings.

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  2. Sara says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Melted with cream!

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  3. Sara says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Melted with cream & sweetener!

    Reply
  4. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    My favorite way to eat chocolate is in brownies, especially Alice Medrich’s brownie recipe.

    Reply
  5. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    I liked an Edible Mosaic on Facebook.

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  6. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest.

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  7. Liz says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    I love this guilt free way to start the day! Perfect with my breakfast during the holidays!!! I love baking cookie with chocolate chunks :)

    Reply
  8. alexandra robertson says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I like to enjoy chocolate in smores ;)

    Reply
  9. alexandra robertson says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    My favorite chocolate recipe to make is my glazed dark chocolate flourless torte.

    Reply
  10. Amanda Paa says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    thanks for the tips on milk foam! our little hand one for it broke so now i know that i don’t have to buy a new one. can’t wait to try one of these mochas. My favorite way to eat chocolate is on it’s own, a good dark and creamy truffle. happy holidays!

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  11. Amanda Paa says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    I follow Edible Mosaic (Faith’s Kitchen) on Facebook :)

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  12. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    You might even get me to drink a coffee drink with this delicious looking concoction!

    Reply
  13. Cate O'Malley says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    This looks delicious! My favorite way to eat chocolate is melted!

    Reply
  14. Kate B. says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Must admit, I can rarely resist chocolate with peanut butter!

    Reply
  15. Gretchen says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    Embarrassed to admit it, but my favorite is just eating top- quality chocolate chips from a small bowl while doing a crossword puzzle(dried sour cherries mixed in is nice, too!)

    Reply
  16. Gretchen says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest.

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  17. Gretchen says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    I “Liked” you on Facebook.

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  18. Christi says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I enjoy making chocolates. Nut clusters, chocolate bark, butter almond toffee. Also cookies, brownies and cake.

    Reply
  19. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    December 16, 2014 at 3:17 am

    This looks wonderful, three of my favorite flavors in one hot yummy beverage.

    Reply
  20. Marsha A says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Chocolate with peanut butter

    Reply
  21. Marsha A says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:29 am

    My favorite recipe to make with chocolate is chocolate mousse

    Reply
  22. Marsha A says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:31 am

    I like Edible Mosaic on facebook

    Reply
  23. Marsha A says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I follow on pinterest

    Reply
  24. manda says

    December 16, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I like brownies.

    Reply
  25. Alison H. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:16 am

    My favorite way to eat chocolate is with peanut butter!

    Reply
  26. Alison H. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I like Edible Mosaic on FB alison wood harper

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  27. Alison H. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I like Chocoley on FB alison wood harper

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  28. Alison H. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I follow Edible Mosaic on Pinterest alisonharper44

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  29. Alison H. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:20 am

    I follow Chocoley on Pinterest alisonharper44

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  30. Alison H. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:22 am

    My favorite recipe to make with chocolate is good old-fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies!

    Reply
  31. Alison H. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/sockmonkeydiva/status/544875598242676736

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  32. Emily says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I love making classic chocolate chip cookies

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  33. Emily says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I like your Faceoo page!

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  34. Dana says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I love having chocolate for breakfast anyway I can get it. Currently it is in my granola.

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  35. Dana says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Liked Edible Mosaic on facebook.

    Reply
  36. Dana says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Liked Chocoley on facebook

    Reply
  37. Dana says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Followed Edible Mosaic on Pinterest

    Reply
  38. Dana says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Followed Chocoley on Pinterest

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  39. Dana says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Tweeted. https://twitter.com/afternoonsdana/status/544923454743404544

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  40. Nikki S says

    December 16, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I love a Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie with some kind of twist (add pumpkin and cinnamon chips or coffee ganules or peppermint extract or ….)

    Reply
  41. Teri O says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    My favorite way to eat chocolate is brownies (actually anyway I can)

    Reply
  42. Teri O says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I tweeted

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  43. Teri O says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I’m following you on Pinterest

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  44. Emily says

    December 16, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    I am currently pregnant, so I will eat chocolate ANY way! :)

    Reply
  45. JoAn says

    December 17, 2014 at 1:26 am

    Chocolate Smoothee

    Reply
  46. Sarah Tennyson says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:07 am

    I like to eat chocolate with a glass of red wine. Or just on its own. I love chocolate

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  47. Sarah Tennyson says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:09 am

    My favorite recipe to make using chocolate would be making brownies with a good quality cocoa and chocolate bits. Looks like I am baking tomorrow

    Reply
  48. Sarah Tennyson says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:11 am

    I am following chocoly chocolate on Pinterest!

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  49. Sarah Tennyson says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:14 am

    I follow you on pinterest

    Reply
  50. Amy L says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I like to eat dark chocolate with a sprinkle of sea salt

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  51. Amy L says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I like to bake fudgey brownies with this recipe:
    http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/semi-sweet-chocolate-brownies-51792.aspx

    Reply
  52. Amy L says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:28 am

    I follow you on facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/amy.l.leach

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  53. Amy L says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:30 am

    I follow you on Pinterest
    http://www.pinterest.com/amylou61/

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  54. Amy L says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:31 am

    I follow Chocoley on Pinterest
    http://www.pinterest.com/amylou61/

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  55. Amy L says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:33 am

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/amylou61/status/545194873436246016

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  56. Dana says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:37 am

    with something a little salty (or salted chocolate).

    Reply
  57. grace says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:15 am

    i like my chocolate in a cookie vehicle. :)

    Reply
  58. Megan says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:58 am

    I love eating chocolate candy bars!

    Reply
  59. itzia says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:50 am

    i like my chocolate in cupcakes.

    Reply
  60. itzia says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:51 am

    my favorite recipe is these chocolate cupcakes with mexican hot chocolate frosting made w/ chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon.

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  61. itzia says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:52 am

    tweeted https://twitter.com/itzia/status/545245058786533376

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  62. itzia says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:53 am

    i follow you on pinterest. hichicha

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  63. itzia says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:53 am

    i follow chocoley on pinterest. hichicha

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  64. Nikki S says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I love my chocolate dipped in the peanut butter or nut butter jar…yumm

    Reply
  65. Nikki S says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:15 am

    My favorite recipe with chocolate are ‘Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps”

    http://www.marthastewart.com/342387/chocolate-espresso-snowcaps

    Reply
  66. Nikki S says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I’ve liked you on facebook

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  67. Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    chocolate chip cookies and brownies!

    Reply
  68. Happy Valley Chow says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I’m not a big peppermint mocha fan, but my wife LOVES them. I will have to give this a recipe a try for her :)

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
  69. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    This is my kind of latte!! Brownies are one of my favorite chocolate recipes.

    Reply
  70. Ally says

    December 20, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I love chocolate right out of the package!

    Reply

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