Creamy Almond Milk Mocha-A Cozy, Healthy Coffee Treat
If you love a rich, chocolatey mocha but want a healthier, dairy-free version, this almond milk mocha is for you!
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Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this creamy, antioxidant-rich drink is naturally sweetened and infused with warm cinnamon for the perfect cozy sip. Plus, it’s easy to make at home—no fancy coffee shop is required!
Why You’ll Love This Almond Milk Mocha
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Strong brewed coffee or espresso – For a bold, energizing flavor.
- Unsweetened almond milk—Make your own almond milk or choose an unsweetened, additive-free, and gum-free version.
- Cocoa powder – For a super heart and brain-healthy version, use a high flavonoid cocoa powder like CocoaVia.
- Sweetener of choice—Use a nutritive or non-nutritive sweetener, such as stevia, monk fruit, allulose, or maple syrup.
- Ground cinnamon – A warm and cozy spice boost with antioxidants.
- Almond extract – Adds more delicious flavor.
How to Make Almond Milk Mocha
- Brew your coffee with cinnamon.
- Heat the almond milk in the microwave or a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the cocoa powder to the almond milk and stir until dissolved.
- Add sweetener and almond extract.
- Drink up! Enjoy warm or pour over ice for an iced almond milk mocha.
Nutrition
This almond milk mocha is gluten-free, vegan, low FODMAP, DASH, and MIND diet-friendly. One serving has 40 calories (depending on the type of sweetener used), 12 grams of carbohydrates (2 grams of fiber), 2 grams of protein, and almost zero grams of saturated fat.
Cinnamon Almond Milk Mocha
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder , i.e. CocoaVia Cardio Health
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Sweetener of choice to taste , i.e., monk fruit, stevia, allulose, maple syrup
Instructions
- Add cinnamon to ground coffee and brew according to your coffee maker instruction.
- Heat the almond milk in the microwave or over the stove top. Stir in the cocoa powder until dissolved.
- Add 1/2 cup brewed coffee to the mug with almond milk.
- Add the almond extract and sweetener according to taste.
- Enjoy hot or cold (over ice).
Notes
- CocoaVia is a high-flavanol unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Choose a simple ingredient almond milk or make your own using this easy homemade almond milk recipe.
Nutrition
P.S. Read all about the health benefits of coffee here!
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