Peppermint Mocha Iced Latte: Healthy Homemade Recipe

 This Healthy Iced Peppermint Mocha Latte is a refreshing twist on the classic coffeehouse favorite. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and infused with pure peppermint essential oil,  its perfect for a midday pick-me-up or a festive treat any time of year. This healthy latte is nourishing as well as flavorful!

What is a Peppermint Mocha Latte?

An Iced Peppermint Mocha Latte is a cold coffee drink that combines the rich flavors of espresso, chocolate, and peppermint, typically served over ice and topped with milk it’s a popular favorite during Holiday season, but can be any time of year when served iced.

​Why You Will Love This Recipe

Easy

You don’t have to take a trip to the coffee shop for a unique coffee drink. This iced peppermint latte coffee recipe can be made in just a few easy steps! Simply combine peppermint essential oil with milk, then combine the rest of the ingredients separately. Now combine everything and pour it over ice in your favorite glass!

Healthy

This recipe is made with all natural ingredients. Rather than refined sugar, maple syrup gives this latte a natural sweetness. Instead of unhealthy peppermint syrup, this recipe gets its peppermint flavor from natural essential oil!

Delicious

The bold flavor of espresso pairs beautifully with the deep, smooth taste of rich chocolate in this delicious drink. The peppermint brings a cool and crisp twist, adding a refreshing taste with every sip that can be enjoyed any time of day. Combined with creamy milk and served over ice, the texture is smooth and invigorating. It’s a delicious combination of cool mint, rich mocha, and natural sweetness that refreshes and satisfies with every sip. 

Simple Ingredients That Make Homemade Latte  Amazing

Espresso: make sure to use strong coffee in this recipe. You can make coffee with an espresso machine, or even moka pot.

Cocoa Powder: the deep chocolate flavor is achieved by mixing cocoa powder with espresso for a rich mocha taste.

Maple Syrup: maple syrup is the perfect natural sweetener for this beverage. It’s not overpowering, and has a delightful taste!

Whole Milk: I prefer to use high quality regular milk, but feel free to use non dairy milk. Be careful about store-bought plant-based milks as they can be filled with harmful ingredients. You could try making oat milk at home with sprouted oats instead!

Vanilla Extract: vanilla brings the mint and mocha together in perfect balance in this recipe. 

Salt: salt is a flavor enhancer in this mocha drink. 

Peppermint Oil: peppermint essential oil gives this drink its natural mint flavor without the use of artificial flavors!

How to Serve This Homemade Peppermint Mocha Latte

The recipe below can either be served hot or iced! To enjoy this peppermint latte recipe as a warm drink, simply omit the ice and warm the milk using a steam wand or small pot. If you warm the milk with a pot, you can froth the milk with a handheld milk frother. Add the peppermint essential oil after warming the milk so it doesn’t come in direct contact with any extreme heat. 

Top the warm variation with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder, and the iced latte version with fresh mint if you like!

How to Store This This Iced Mocha Latte

You can store this peppermint mocha drink in an airtight container for up to 4 days! I like to use a mason jar to store beverages. Give it a good shake before enjoying!

How to Make a Peppermint Mocha Latte

Combine cold (or warmed) milk, maple syrup, and peppermint essential oil in a small bowl.

In a medium sized bowl, combine hot espresso with cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract until there are no clumps.

Add milk mixture to mocha mixture and combine well.

Pour over desired amount of ice in your glass of choice. Top with fresh mint if you like.

For a hot peppermint mocha, pour into your mug of choice. Top with whipped cream if you like.

Enjoy!