Do you want to participate in yummy festive holiday drinks but don't want the tummy ache that comes with a sugary Starbucks Frappuccino? Try this Peppermint Mocha recipe that is made with dark, rich cacao and a smooth pepperminty tea blend that's completely caffeine-free.
Where coffee is super acidic and can cause stomach pain and reflux, we're using our tummy-soothing Peppermint Twist Tea that soothes the stomach and supports a healthy gut. If you want this healing, delicious Peppermint Mocha recipe, keep reading!
The Ingredients You Need
- 1 tsp Peppermint Twist Tea
- 3/4 cup hot water + 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 soaked medjool dates
- 1/8 tsp pure mint extract (optional; we love the extra minty kick but if you don't have it handy, you can skip it)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- **Optional toppings: cacao nibs, dark chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candy
How To Make This Healthy Peppermint Mocha
- Add your Peppermint Twist, mint extract (if using), vanilla extract, and unsweetened cocoa powder to your strainer pot. Add 3/4 cup hot water and stir well. Let this steep for 5-8 minutes.
- While this is brewing, soak 1-2 pitted medjool dates in 1/2 cup hot water. The dates will give this latte sweetness: so, if you like it unsweetened then skip this step. This is our favorite natural way to sweeten lattes and is super easy if you have a blender.
- That brings me to the next step: blend your oat milk and dates until smooth and frothy.
- Finally, assemble! Add your peppermint mocha to your favorite mug and top with your sweet, frothy milk.
Hope you and your stomach love this Peppermint Mocha as much as we did! If you liked this recipe, check out this tummy-friendly Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.