What is the best thing about Fall? Fall coffee drinks!
What is the best thing about Winter? Winter coffee drinks!
I am a coffee addict. IF my morning ever starts out without a cup, don’t talk to me. And I will risk being late to anything *anything!* just so I can have that last drop of coffee.
Doctor told me to cut down on caffeine while I was pregnant last year. That sucked. I limited myself to one cup in the morning. But the strong kind. Turkish Coffee. One cup and you’re good to go for a few hours.
What happens after the few hours? You find a way to make your own Decaf gourmet coffee just so you can enjoy that coffee taste.
I loaded up on these Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Lattes while I was pregnant. I mean looooaded. I would make one every day at around 3 pm. Decaf. And Skinny. I was already bursting at the seems, so I opted for a lighter version.
When I first set out to make one I of course went to Google, but I didn’t like what turned up; Peppermint extract. What? Where do you get peppermint extract? It took me 2 years to find lemon extract! No, I don’t live in BFE, but seems like vanilla extract is the only thing we are extracting out here.
So the next best thing? I bought some crushed peppermint and hoped that it would melt in the steamy hot milk! It worked!
If you ask me, and I’m not biased at all, I think my Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Latte rocks! I’m having one right now as we speak. Errrr, write! read!
And I just saved you 4 bucks. You’re welcome! 
ENJOY!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strong brewed hot coffee or a shot of espresso
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, chopped
- 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint (or crush some candy canes)
- Whipped Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Brew strong hot coffee and pour 1/2 cup into your mug; set aside.
- Pour the milk in a safe microwavable cup or glass.
- Add in the chopped chocolate and the peppermint.
- Stir and cook in microwave for one minute, or until the milk foams towards the top; watch it closely so it doesn't spill over.
- Take out the cup and stir, making sure all the chocolate has melted.
- Put back in the microwave for 20 to 25 seconds, or until foamy.
- Pour the milk mixture over the brewed coffee.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
I love that you didn’t use peppermint extract in these. I’m having the same problem with eggnog flavored things this year–they don’t actually contain eggnog! Anyway, I just got a latte machine and this looks like a perfect recipe for it
You’re killing me with all the white chocolate recipes! I love white chocolate and this latte is irresistible!
So festive and easy! A real treat during Holidays!
This is fabulous Kate. Such a pretty drink.
Katerina…what a beautiful drink! I’m with you…I love fall and winter specialty coffees! I can’t wait to try this….though I don’t think I’m going to be able to duplicate that fabulous foam! Perfect for the chocolate party this month! : )
Hot drinks, especially in the morning, make me so happy!
Who needs meals, just pass me the Peppermint Mocha lLattes!
I love everything about this latte. Chocolate and peppermint is my favorite Christmas combo and can not get enough and your latte looks absolutely amazing!
I’d love if you could bring it to my December Chocolate party http://www.roxanashomebaking.com/peppermint-chocolate-cake-recipe-chocolateparty
I’ll be there! Thanks for the invite, sweets! xo
That foam is killing me! mmmmmm
Super pretty drink! And I love the pine cones in the background, so festive!
I love this latte, Kate! Wish I was sipping on one right now!
I want a big huge frothy cup of this RIGHT now!!
I never had a latte when I was pregnant just stuck to decaf coffee. I so wish I would have ventured out and tried something like this every afternoon.