Peppermint Mocha Recipe

Peppermint Mocha Latte

Warm yourself up with this peppermint mocha latte recipe at home. Each serving contains 43% fewer calories and 77% less sugar* per serving than the full-sugar version. Makes 1 serving.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Serving size

1 Serving 12fl. oz (360ml)

Calories

170 Calories

Ingredients

Truvia Peppermint Syrup (yields ~2 cups / 16 servings)

Peppermint Mocha Latte (12oz / 360ml)

  • 1 cup (240 ml) skim milk

  • 3 Tbsp. (45 ml) Cocoa powder

  • 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) Truvia® Calorie-Free Sweetener

  • ½ cup (120 ml) strong coffee

  • 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) Truvia Peppermint syrup (see above)

Directions

Peppermint Syrup
  • 1.

    Wash and chop fresh mint leaves. Set aside.

  • 2.

    Add water and Truvía® Original Calorie-Free Sweetener into medium saucepan.

  • 3.

    Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

  • 4.

    Reduce heat to low, add mint leaves and allow to simmer for 4-5 minutes.

  • 5.

    Remove from heat and add peppermint extract.

  • 6.

    Strain into a clean sealable jar/bottle for future use, store in the refrigerator.

Peppermint Mocha Latte
  • 7.

    Add milk, cocoa and Truvía Calorie-Free Sweetener into medium saucepan.

  • 8.

    Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

  • 9.

    Remove from heat and set aside.

  • 10.

    In a large mug (must hold a least 12 oz or 350 ml) add ½ cup strong coffee (120 ml), 2 T peppermint syrup (15 ml) and all of the milk cocoa mixture from above.

Optional (Will Effect Nutritional Information)

  • When using peppermint syrup after storage, if in crystal form, heat 30-60 seconds in the microwave before use.

  • Use dark cocoa for a richer flavour.

  • Add more peppermint syrup to punch up the peppermint flavour.

  • Use non-dairy milk, like almond or oat milk.

  • Top with whipped cream made with Truvia instead of sugar.

    • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream

    • 1/4c (60 ml) Truvia® Original Calorie-Free Sweetener

    • 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract or vanilla beans
      • Whip cream until soft peaks form. Add Truvia and vanilla.
  • Add peppermint cane or crush peppermint candies for topping/stir stick

*One serving has 170 calories and 10 grams of sugar per serving compared to the full sugar-sweetened serving which have 300 calories and 44 grams of sugar. See nutritional panel for more information.

Truvia® Sweet Complete™ Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener contains chicory root fiber. This recipe has 11 grams of dietary fiber per serving.


Nutrition Per Serving

Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 2.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
Sodium 95mg
Total Carbohydrate 45g
Dietary Fiber 11g
Total Sugars 10g
Erythritol 16g
Protein 15g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0% DV
Calcium 300mg 25% DV
Iron 14.1mg 80% DV
Potassium 1060mg 25% DV