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Copycat Starbucks Skinny Mocha

A lighter homemade mocha using sugar-free hazelnut creamer and nonfat milk for a Starbucks-style treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cupof espresso or strong coffee
  • 1/2 cupsugar free hazelnut creamer
  • 1/4 cupnonfat milk
  • 2 Tablespoonscocoa powderunsweetened
  • Monk fruit or stevia to tasteoptional

Equipment

  • mason jar or heatproof container
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee. Reserve a small amount for dissolving the cocoa.
  2. In a small cup, combine the 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder with the reserved coffee and stir until it forms a smooth paste with no lumps.
  3. In a large mason jar or heatproof container, add the cocoa paste, the remaining coffee, 1/2 cup sugar free hazelnut creamer, and 1/4 cup nonfat milk.
  4. Stir or whisk vigorously until all ingredients are fully blended and the cocoa is dissolved. (If you prefer to shake, allow the coffee to cool slightly, secure the lid, and shake vigorously—be careful with hot liquids.)
  5. Taste and add monk fruit or stevia to taste, if desired, then pour into a mug and serve.

Notes

Notes
To serve iced, fill large glass with ice and pour premixed beverage on ice. Add whipped cream if desired.
Can't find hazelnut creamer? Use hazelnut sugar free syrup instead. Add 1 teaspoon of syrup to 1/2 cup of half and half or heavy cream.