• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
With Sweet Honey
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Lifestyle
  • My Story
    • Work With Me
    • My Portfolio
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Lifestyle
  • My Portfolio
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
    • Email
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Drinks

    Dairy Free Peppermint Mocha

    Published: Nov 29, 2021 · Modified: Nov 29, 2021 by Katelyn | With Sweet Honey · This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This homemade Dairy Free Peppermint Mocha is like Christmas in a cup! It’s made with simple ingredients like coconut milk, cacao powder, peppermint extract and sweetened with pure maple syrup. It might just become your new favorite holiday drink!

    peppermint mocha in a mug with whipped cream and peppermint candy on top

    If the winter season had a favorite coffee drink, I bet it’d be peppermint mocha. There’s something about the taste of peppermint with melted chocolate flavor that just takes your taste buds on a trip to the north pole. Okay that might be pushing it, but you get the point. If you want to get festive, try this homemade dairy free peppermint mocha recipe!

    peppermint mocha in a mug with whipped cream and peppermint candy on top

    This Peppermint Mocha recipe is dairy free and is free from all that not so good “extra stuff” that store bought creamers usually have in them. In this recipe, I used full-fat coconut milk to make this mocha creamy and indulgent. The cacao powder brings out the chocolate-y goodness that we know and love about mochas but without the dairy. And of course, there’s peppermint!

    Ingredients for homemade dairy free peppermint mocha

    Dairy Free Milk: I recommend using full fat coconut milk for an indulgent treat but you can use whatever dairy free milk that you’d like. Oat milk, almond milk or cashew milk are all great options!

    Coffee: Use strongly brewed coffee or espresso for best results.

    Cacao Powder: This is where that delicious chocolate flavor comes in!

    Maple Syrup: Feel free to adjust the amount based on how sweet you prefer your mocha to be. Also, honey can be used as a substitute here.

    Peppermint Extract: Be careful not to add to much of the peppermint flavor, a little goes a long way with this extract. 

    Sea Salt: Just a pinch!

    peppermint mocha in a mug with whipped cream and peppermint candy on top

    How to make peppermint mocha

    This mocha recipe is seriously so easy to make! You’ll have a Starbucks worthy drink in less than 5 minutes. Start by adding the milk, coffee, cacao powder, maple syrup, peppermint extract and pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Heat and stir on medium high until the cacao powder has dissolved and the mixture is hot. Remove from the heat and pour into cups. Serve with coconut whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies if desired. Enjoy!

    More Festive Recipes:

    Soft Molasses cookies

    Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

    I hope you enjoy! Please consider rating and reviewing the recipe below, I love to hear your feedback. Also follow along on Instagram for more recipe and food photography ideas. Happy holidays everyone!

    This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting With

    peppermint mocha in a mug with whipped cream and peppermint candy on top

    Dairy Free Peppermint Mocha

    This peppermint mocha recipe is dairy free and perfect for the holidays!
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: coffee, dairy free, drinks, peppermint
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Katelyn | With Sweet Honey

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups dairy free milk
    • 2 cups strongly brewed coffee
    • 2 tbsp cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup
    • pinch of salt (optional)
    • ¼ tsp peppermint extract*

    Topping (Optional)

    • Coconut whipped cream**
    • Peppermint candies, crushed

    Instructions

    • On the stovetop, heat the coconut milk, coffee, cacao powder, maple syrup, peppermint extract and pinch of salt. Stir until the cacao powder is dissolved and mixture is boiling. Remove from heat. Serve and enjoy. (Optional) Top the mocha with coconut whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.

    Notes

    • *Depending on how strong you want the peppermint flavor, feel free to start with a few drops at first, taste, then adjust accordingly.
    • **Here is the recipe for homemade Coconut Whipped Cream
    Tried this recipe?Tag @withsweethoney on Instagram!
    « Holiday Gift Guide for the toddler in your life
    Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Katelyn! I create gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo recipes that are easy and delicious. Food should make you feel good, and I hope my recipes inspire you to try something new. Happy cooking!

    More about me →

    Spring Recipes

    • Easy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
    • Gluten Free No Bake Triple Berry Pie
    • The Best Gluten Free Carrot Cake Bars
    • Lemon Raspberry Crumble Bars

    Popular Posts

    • Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
    • Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing
    • Creamy Strawberry Pineapple Popsicles (Dairy Free, Paleo)
    • Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Chowder (Dairy Free)

    My Personal Favorites

    • Easy Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp
    • Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (Dairy Free)
    • Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Chowder (Dairy Free)
    • Spicy Sesame Peanut Zucchini Noodles

    Featured On

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • My Story
    • Portfolio
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 With Sweet Honey | All Rights Reserved