Healthy Peppermint Mocha (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This healthy peppermint mocha drink is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It tastes just like the coffee shop classic, with minimal sugar and calories.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots espresso can sub 1-2 oz strong coffee
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup dairy-free milk silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk froths the best for me
- 1 heaping tsp cocoa powder
- coconut whipped cream and crushed candy canes optional toppings
Instructions
- Brew the espresso into a mug. While waiting, prepare the milk to froth.
- Add the maple syrup and peppermint extract to the brewed espresso. Mix with a hand whisk.
- When the milk is frothed, pour into the mug, saving the foam. Add the cocoa powder and mix everything together with the hand whisk.
- Top with the milk foam and any optional toppings such as coconut whipped cream, crushed candy canes, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Enjoy!