Keto Peppermint Mocha Recipe
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Total: 7 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Strong Brewed Coffee (2 shots of espresso with added hot water)
- ¼ cup Almond Milk unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- ¼ teaspoon Peppermint Extract adjust to taste
- 1-2 tablespoon Heavy Cream
- 1 pinch Salt
For the Topping
- Sugar-Free Whipped Cream sweetened with Erythritol
- Dark Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the unsweetened almond milk over low heat. Be careful not to bring it to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, mix the unsweetened cocoa powder and Erythritol.
- In your coffee mug, add the brewed coffee, peppermint extract, and the cocoa-Erythritol mixture. Stir until the cocoa and sweetener dissolve.
- Pour the warmed almond milk into the coffee mixture. If you prefer a creamier texture, add the heavy cream as well.
- Taste your mocha and adjust the sweetness or peppermint flavor to your liking by adding more sweetener or peppermint extract if necessary.
- Top your Keto Peppermint Mocha with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with dark keto chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
Makes 2
Nutrition
Serving: 1peppermint mocha (2 per recipe)Calories: 124Fat: 9gProtein: 3.1gTotal Carbs: 6.9gNet Carbs: 2.8gFiber: 4.1gSugar: 0.8g