Spiced Brazilian Mocha

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 13

Spiced Brazilian Mocha recipe that will wake up your taste buds

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

260

Sugar

27g

Fat

11g

Spiced Brazilian Mocha is a drink that combines the boldness of coffee with the sweetness of chocolate and warmth of spices. This Brazilian beverage is a perfect choice for a cozy evening at home or a late-night caffeine fix. The drink is made of brewed coffee and spiked with cinnamon and unsweetened chocolate, making it an indulgent, caffeine-infused treat. The spices provide a unique aroma to the drink, elevating the experience and making it stand out from other coffee drinks.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, combine coffee, chopped unsweetened chocolate, sugar and cinnamon. Stir well until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved.
2.	Add milk and vanilla, stir and heat through but not to a boil.
3.	Serve in large mugs, dollop with whipped topping and sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired.

PROS

This Spiced Brazilian Mocha recipe is the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.

The combination of coffee, chocolate and spices is a perfect pick-me-up that will give you energy.

CONS

This recipe is relatively high in sugar and fat.

It’s important to enjoy this drink in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not the healthiest drink option, coffee has been proven to provide several health benefits such as increasing alertness and boosting mood.
The cinnamon in this recipe has also been linked to lowering inflammation and blood sugar levels.

	2 cups fresh strong brewed coffee ( I use decaf )
	1 unsweetened chocolate square , chopped
	1/4 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1 1/2 cups milk
	1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
	1/4 cup thawed whipped topping