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Waking up to a festive cup of coffee is my favorite way of getting in the holiday spirit. This holiday season, I’m making one of my favorite festive drinks, the Caramel Mocha Latte. If you like Starbucks’s Salted Caramel Mocha, then you’ll love this recipe!
Homemade Caramel Mocha
Don’t let the holiday budget compromise your christmas spirit. Enjoy this caramel mocha latte anytime you please, without the guilt! Save money, time and enjoy a more personalized cup of coffee from the comfort of your home.
This Starbucks copycat Caramel Mocha Latte has endless variations and is super simple to make. With only 4 ingredients added to the coffee, you will enjoy your holiday cup without breaking the bank!
What does a caramel mocha have in it?
- Strong brewed coffee – or espresso
- Chocolate syrup – use regular or sugar free
- Coffee Syrup – caramel or vanilla
- Milk – we love using nonfat
- Caramel, for garnish
Recipe Swap
- For a lower-calorie coffee, use sugar-free chocolate sauce and sugar-free syrup.
- Most grocery stores carry Torani brand syrups in the coffee aisle, they usually have at least one sugar-free flavor.
- Use full fat or 2% milk if you prefer, or even non-dairy milk.
How to make Caramel Mochas at home
- Add coffee to your mug along with chocolate syrup and caramel syrup. Stir to combine.
- Heat milk in the microwave for about 1 minute – or until it’s not but not boiling. If you have a frother, froth until foamy on top. If you don’t have a frother, add to a blender and blend until it’s part foamy, about 3-4 pulses) – make sure to vent your blender.
- Pour milk over coffee, add foam on top, and drizzle with caramel.
Expert Tip
I use a Keurig and brew it to 4 ounces to make it super strong. You can also use an espresso maker, a Nespresso, or just brew really strong coffee.
FAQs
Both! This caramel mocha can be enjoyed hot or cold. For cold, just serve over ice!
Yes! I love adding the salt over the whipped cream and caramel drizzle as a Starbucks copycat Salted Caramel Mocha.
You can! Just whisk your milk in a pan before serving. Or enjoy over ice! It’s equally as good.
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Caramel Mocha Latte
Ingredients
- 4 ounces strong brewed coffee see note
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup see note
- 1 tablespoon vanilla or caramel syrup see note
- 6 ounces nonfat milk see note
- Caramel for garnish
Instructions
- Add coffee to your mug along with chocolate syrup and caramel syrup. Stir to combine.
- Heat milk in the microwave for about 1 minute – or until it’s not but not boiling. If you have a frother, froth until foamy on top. If you don’t have a frother, add to a blender and blend until it’s part foamy, about 3-4 pulses) – make sure to vent your blender.
- Pour milk over coffee, add foam on top and drizzle with caramel.
Recipe Notes
- I use a Keurig and brew it to 4 ounces to make it super strong. You can also use an espresso maker, a nespresso, or just brew really strong coffee.
- For a lower calorie coffee, use sugar-free chocolate sauce and sugar-free syrup. Most grocery stores carry Torani brand syrups in the coffee aisle, they usually have at least one sugar-free flavor.
- Use full fat or 2% milk if you prefer, or even nondairy milk.
Recipe Nutrition
Other Coffee Recipes
Make your favorite Caramel Mocha at home – this easy caramel mocha latte has variations for every diet.
Your peppermint hot chocolate looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I would love it if you would share this on my very first Whisk Away Wednesday Linky Party today, at http://www.kreativecreationz.com. I can’t wait to see you there!
wow now that is a coffee maker I need!!!!!
๐ Yes you do!
Your pictures have me desperately wanting a latte…or a pep mocha!
You’re welcome, lol!
So what do I have to do to get them to send ME one of those nifty machines??
That latte looks heavenly.
I still don’t know how I got one! ๐ Thanks Kristin!
I’ve never heard of this product! Thanks for a heads up; I’ll be sure to check them out! Your recipes sound fantastic… yum! ๐
Mackenzie
Thanks so much!
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