Creamy Mayan Mocha (Caffeine-Free Option!)
Creamy homemade Mayan mocha with cinnamon and cayenne. Naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and super frothy! Just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes required.
Servings 1 (Mug)
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup strong brewed coffee or Teeccino*
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened almond milk (or oat or cashew milk)
- 2 ½ Tbsp canned full-fat coconut milk (adds creaminess // or other rich, thick milk of choice)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder*
- 1 ½ - 2 tsp maple syrup (plus more to taste // or other sweetener of choice — we like maple syrup + a little stevia // honey, agave, or coconut sugar may struggle to blend in some milk frothers)
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tiny pinch cayenne pepper* (plus more to taste)
- 1-2 scoops collagen or vegan collagen (optional)
FOR SERVING optional
- Coconut whipped cream
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- COFFEE: Brew 1 ½ - 2 tsp instant coffee in 2/3 cup boiling water and stir to combine (or make strong coffee using your preferred method — you want 2/3 cup total liquid).
- TEECCINO (for a caffeine-free coffee alternative): Brew 1 tea bag of Teeccino Dandelion Dark Roast in 2/3 cup boiling water for at least 10 minutes (longer for a richer flavor), shaking the tea bag a few times to infuse more flavor.
- Add brewed coffee or tea to a milk frother (or saucepan) — we recommend this frother for a super frothy, coffee shop-style drink.
- Add the remaining ingredients (almond milk, coconut milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, cinnamon, cayenne, and optional collagen). Turn the milk frother on to its warmest setting and let it do its thing! Or, if using a saucepan, whisk to combine, then heat over low-medium heat until warm (it won’t be frothy).
- Enjoy warm topped with coconut whipped cream, shaved dark chocolate, and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon (all optional). Best when fresh.
Notes
*Coffee gives this mocha a stronger coffee flavor, but Teeccino Dandelion Dark Roast is a delicious, caffeine-free option with a subtle coffee flavor.
*Cocoa powder does contain a small amount of caffeine. For a fully caffeine-free option, you could try roasted carob powder, but we haven't tested it in this recipe. Let us know if you try it!
*Cayenne can vary in heat level depending on brand, freshness, etc. Start with a tiny pinch and add more to taste (up to ~1/8 tsp).
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of maple syrup and without optional ingredients.
*Cocoa powder does contain a small amount of caffeine. For a fully caffeine-free option, you could try roasted carob powder, but we haven't tested it in this recipe. Let us know if you try it!
*Cayenne can vary in heat level depending on brand, freshness, etc. Start with a tiny pinch and add more to taste (up to ~1/8 tsp).
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of maple syrup and without optional ingredients.
Nutrition (1 of 1 servings)
Serving: 1 (10 oz.) mug Calories: 108 Carbohydrates: 9.4 g Protein: 1.3 g Fat: 7.7 g Saturated Fat: 5.9 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 96 mg Potassium: 186 mg Fiber: 1.4 g Sugar: 6.5 g Vitamin A: 260 IU Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 241 mg Iron: 0.9 mg