3 Ingredient Hot Mocha Latte

This simple three ingredient mocha latte recipe is a delightfully sweet combination of rich chocolate syrup and bold espresso topped with your favorite steamed milk or milk alternative. It’s a classic coffee recipe that’s been a staple of coffee shop menus for ages! Now you can learn how to make it at home in less than five minutes with this easy recipe. 

Chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven and this hot mocha latte recipe proves that to be true. Three ingredients are all you need to make a drink worthy of any Starbucks trip.

Ingredients for this recipe

If you're looking for more mocha options be sure to check out my peppermint mocha, campfire s'mores mocha latte, or give a white chocolate mocha a try!

How to Make a Mocha Latte at Home

This is just a quick overview, you can find detailed instructions in the recipe card below!

Making a latte without an espresso machine

If you don’t have an espresso machine at home, I whipping up some instant espresso!

Making a Latte Without a Milk Frother

While I love my milk frother and use it daily, not everyone has one! (Though you can pick up really affordable hand-held ones for about $5 at places like Target.)

To make steamed milk without a milk frother you can use one of the following methods.

On the stove: Place 8 – 12 ounces of your preferred milk in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until milk is steaming hot. Remove from heat and whisk vigorously for 20 seconds before pouring over espresso and chocolate syrup.

In a jar: add your milk to a mason jar and microwave for 30 – 60 seconds, or until steaming. Cover the jar with a leak-proof lid and shaky vigorously for 20 seconds. Pour into your mug with espresso and chocolate syrup.

See? You don’t need fancy equipment or machines to enjoy Starbucks level drinks at home!

Other latte recipes you may enjoy

• Maple Latte
• Pistachio Latte
• Eggnog Latte
• Pumpkin Spice Latte (made with my Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup!)
• Gingerbread Latte

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3 Ingredient Mocha Latte

Made with chocolate syrup, bold espresso, and your favorite steamed milk this homemade mocha latte is a sweetened coffee recipe you’ll love drinking!

Cook Time3 minutes mins

Total Time3 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Espresso Drinks, Mocha, mocha latte, Starbucks Copycat

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Amanda Gajdosik

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Equipment

• Espresso Maker (optional)
• Milk Frother
• Mugs

Ingredients

• 1 - 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup (more or less depending on how sweet you like it)
• 2 ounces espresso (or 3 ounces strongly brewed coffee)
• 8 ounces milk of choice

Instructions

• In a mug, combine 1 – 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup and 2 shots of espresso and stir well.
• Using a milk frother, or the stovetop or jar method (see post), steam 8 ounces of milk and pour over the espresso mixture.
• If desired, garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup to serve. Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

• Recipe makes one drink, is easily multiplied.
• Refer to post for instructions on making a latte without an espresso maker or milk frother.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 0.5mg