Dark chocolate mint mocha exists for women who want confidence, caffeine, and a little drama in one cup.
This drink balances bold espresso, rich cocoa, and cool mint like it knows exactly what it’s doing.
It feels indulgent, refreshing, and slightly intimidating—in the best way possible.
Dark Chocolate Mint Mocha Coffee Recipe
A bold vegan mocha combining deep dark chocolate, refreshing mint, and strong espresso for a café-style treat at home.
Ingredients
- Espresso coffee powder or beans: 18 grams
- Filtered water: 30 ml
- Unsweetened dark cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
- Oat milk or almond milk: 180 ml
- Peppermint extract: 2–3 drops
- Maple syrup or agave syrup: 1–2 teaspoons
- Vegan dark chocolate: 10 grams finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 30 ml espresso using 18 grams coffee.
- Heat oat milk gently in a saucepan until steaming.
- Whisk cocoa powder into the warm milk until smooth.
- Add maple syrup and peppermint extract; stir evenly.
- Pour espresso into a mug first.
- Slowly add the chocolate mint milk.
- Garnish with shaved vegan dark chocolate if desired.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Total Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving – %DV, Max 5)
- Calcium: 20%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Iron: 15%
- Potassium: 8%
- Vitamin E: 15%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use extra-dark cocoa for intense chocolate depth.
- Peppermint extract works better than syrup for clean flavor.
- A pinch of sea salt sharpens sweetness beautifully.
