You won’t even miss the $7 Starbucks peppermint mocha!
In college, I frequented coffee shops for my caffeine fix. Now that I’m older, and hopefully a little wiser, I usually make my coffee at home with organic beans.
I don’t miss mainstream coffee shops at all since I can even make fancy coffees like pumpkin spice or vanilla lattes at home. They taste just as good as the conventional version, or better in my book. I love that I can use real food ingredients that give my brain and body a boost.
I often get asked, “how do you get it all done with a blog and so many kids?” The answer is I don’t do it all myself, but also having a structured schedule and eating enough healthy fats. This recipe is packed with brain-boosting fats and it keeps me energetic, but not jittery, all day.
Baristas at the popular coffee shop chain use espresso, peppermint syrup, and milk to make their famous peppermint mocha coffee. I feel like this homemade version is even better. It won’t taste exactly the same as Starbucks or other coffee shops, but I like it more.
You could add some dairy-free almond milk, oat milk, or grass-fed cow milk to the recipe if you prefer. However, I’ve found that with the healthy fats it’s ultra creamy and doesn’t even need the added milk!
Want something even faster to have on hand when a peppermint mocha craving hits? Try my peppermint mocha creamer recipe to add to your morning coffee.
I almost always include a tablespoon of butter, coconut oil, and/or MCT oil in my coffee. It’s the perfect way to get healthy fats and extra benefits.
I often use mushroom coffee from Four Sigmatic for the extra superfood benefits as well. I promise it doesn’t taste like mushrooms, just great coffee! They also have a delicious reishi mushroom hot chocolate that would also make a yummy addition to this recipe.
I’ve made variations of this recipe with coffee, decaf coffee, chai tea, and herbal teas. They’re all delicious! All you need is some brewed coffee, a few ingredients, and a blender to make your own peppermint mocha in just a few minutes.
A word of warning: If you aren’t used to consuming coconut oil, start slowly. Coconut oil and MCT oil can cause short-term nausea if you aren’t used to them. They both have immune boosting, metabolism boosting, and yeast-fighting properties. But if you jump in too fast your stomach might rebel!
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I don’t always add toppings to my drinks, but some people love the extra decoration. If you want to make your holiday season drink a little fancier, then add some garnish. I like some of these crushed natural candy canes on top when I need something fancy for guests. Some healthy white chocolate or dark chocolate curls also go great on top.
Add a little dollop of grass-fed whipped cream or whipped coconut cream if desired. Some homemade marshmallows are also a great topping option!
This recipe calls for natural peppermint extract or 1 drop of peppermint essential oil. Since peppermint extract is made with essential oil diluted in alcohol, either way, you’ll be consuming the plant oil. Some people prefer one form over the other though.
There is some concern that peppermint oil in medicinal or supplemental amounts can reduce breast milk production. And pregnant women (especially first trimester) are recommended against ingesting essential oils. The amount included in this recipe (especially if using peppermint extract) is minimal, in culinary amounts, and generally considered safe for most people.
If you aren’t a mint person or want to skip the peppermint, try these variations instead:
Are you a fan of peppermint mochas? Ever made your own lattes before? Leave a comment and let me know!
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Csn without butter? What would taste like without butter? Thanks
The butter adds fat which makes it rich and creamy. It also helps to safely disperse the peppermint essential oil if using. You can use MCT or coconut oil instead if preferred.
This is such a delicious recipe! Thank you Katie! My husband wanted run to our local coffee shop to purchase a peppermint mocha. I quickly searched your recipes and told him I’d make him one at home. He loved it! And it’s so much healthier for him! I didn’t have liquid peppermint stevia, but used 1/4 tsp. powdered and 2 drops of our peppermint essential oil. Then followed the rest of the recipe exactly as you posted. So Delicious!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for providing this healthy option for a cozy winter drink.
Drinking this right now! I used cacao powder, and I added a little collagen powder too 😀 YUM! My favorite!
Hello, this sounds delish!! I don’t have any stevia drops – could I use Pyure instead? Thanks for the recipe and Merry Christmas!
Would Ghee work in place of butter? ?
Thanks for given this mocha coffee recipe. I like only espresso coffee. It is good for me. I love this smell too much. It is really energetic for me.
Hi! Is peppermint essential oil safe for children to consume? I came across a recipe for buttermints calling for 1 cup butter, 3 Tbsp honey and 10-12 drops therapeutic grade peppermint essential oil.
I’m very cautious about using essential oils internally for kids…
Peppermint mochas are my weakness during winter so I am SO happy to have found this recipe. I’m curious… why can pregnant women not take the peppermint essential oils?
Just curious as to why not to use peppermint essential oil when pregnant?
Some sources say it can cause early contractions and it can affect milk supply when nursing
Can you explain the no peppermint oil while nursing? Is it ok in homemade toothpaste?
I made a quick variation of this today, coffee, butter, coconut oil and agave nectar (can’t stand stevia). I don’t like mocha either but I use cocoa powder in smoothies. No peppermint for me as I’m nursing. Loved it! Yum! Tasted a bit like a latte.
This is a lot like my peppermint mocha recipe only I use maple syrup to sweeten (not a fan of stevia).