Mocha Latte
A rich, chocolatey coffee drink that's half espresso, half steamed milk with a touch of sweetness. Ready in under 5 minutes—no equipment needed beyond a mug.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (8 oz) espresso or strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup (4 oz) whole milk or milk of choice
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- 1
Mix cocoa powder, sugar, and hot water in your mug until smooth—no lumps.
- 2
Pour hot espresso into the mug and stir until cocoa dissolves completely.
- 3
Heat milk in the microwave 60–90 seconds until steaming but not boiling.
- 4
Pour milk into the mug, stirring gently. Top with a thin layer of foam.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mug (12 oz or larger)
- spoon
- microwave
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