When I first started drinking coffee, I drank it black.  When kids came along and the play groups started, I was introduced to flavored creamers.  Then, Starbucks appeared on every street corner with their mochas and macchiatos.  Black coffee?

To get around the hydrogenated fat in the flavored creamers and the four dollar price tag of the coffee house drinks, I started mixing my own caffeinated drinks and have discovered a few hot and cold favorites.

For the mocha, I love using chocolate agave syrup.  It has two ingredients–cocoa powder and agave–and tastes fabulous.  (Dare I say better than the regular syrup?)  I purchase an organic brand at our local SaveMart.  Between the anti-oxidants in the cocoa powder and the calcium in the milk, I feel almost virtuous!

Initially, I thought the lack of an espresso machine might stymy my efforts to make a satisfying home version of my cafe favorites. I have found the 9-ounce setting on my Keurig machine with a bolder brew produces a worthy stand-in.  About a cup of any strong coffee will do.

Healthier Homemade Cafe Mocha

Ingredients

  • about a cup of strong, hot coffee
  • 3/4 cup non-fat milk
  • 2 teaspoons chocolate agave syrup, or more to taste (could substitute your favorite chocolate syrup if you cannot find the agave)
  • whipped cream, optional (although we're losing healthy points here!)

Instructions

  1. Heat milk in microwave until hot.  Pour into brewed coffee along with the two teaspoons chocolate agave syrup.  Stir well and enjoy!

 

 

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6 responses to “Healthier Homemade Cafe Mocha”

  1. Sandra Peissner Avatar
    Sandra Peissner

    Just a question. How is this healthier when a serving of chocolate agave nectar has 29 grams of sugar? Just wondering your thought on this.

    1. Hi Sandra, Two teaspoons of agave actually contains 9.5 grams of sugar (there are 29 grams in 2 tablespoons), and the glycemic index is lower compared to many other sweeteners. That said, this post is eight years old and there are now many other alternatives that could be used instead.

  2. Sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!

    1. Hope you enjoy, Margie! Also, if you want to go crazy and froth your own milk, here is a method I’ve added since this post that doesn’t require a special gadget: https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/homemade-latte/.

  3. Ann, YUM! I have never seen chocolate agave, but now I MUST find some asap!! Thank you for sharing this on Fit and Fab! 🙂

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