If you love a festive coffee but don’t love overly sweet, syrup-heavy drinks, this homemade Mint Mocha is the perfect seasonal upgrade. It’s smooth, refreshing, lightly chocolatey, and made with simple ingredients you can feel good about using year-round.
This version skips artificial flavorings and refined sugars while keeping that classic mint-chocolate combination everyone craves in March.
Why Make It at Home?
Coffeehouse mint mochas can be loaded with added sugars and syrups. Making your own allows you to:
Control the sweetness level
Choose your preferred milk
Use high-quality coffee (like Tylers Coffee)
Avoid artificial flavors and dyes
Plus, it takes just a few minutes.
Ingredients
Freshly brewed coffee - like Tylers Decaf Ground Coffee or Tylers Regular Ground Coffee
Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Pure peppermint extract
Maple syrup or preferred sweetener, to taste
Optional: unflavored collagen peptides
Small pinch of sea salt
All ingredient amounts can be adjusted to personal preference.
Instructions
Brew your coffee as desired.
In a small saucepan or milk frother, gently warm the milk.
Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth and fully combined.
Add a small drop of peppermint extract (start light and adjust gradually).
Sweeten to taste with maple syrup or your preferred alternative.
If using collagen peptides, whisk until fully dissolved.
Pour the chocolate mint mixture into your coffee and stir.
Finish with a small pinch of sea salt to balance the flavors.
Optional Toppings
Coconut whipped cream
Cacao nibs
Light dusting of cocoa powder
Disclaimer
This recipe is for informational purposes only. Individual dietary needs and preferences vary. Always consult a qualified professional regarding specific dietary concerns.