Making your own Iced Mocha Latte at home is remarkably easy, needing just three ingredients and five minutes. It features a double shot of espresso, oat milk, and a homemade dairy-free chocolate syrup!
An iced latte is made with espresso and a higher milk ratio compared to regular coffee.
An iced mocha is essentially an iced latte with the addition of chocolate syrup.
It's indulgent but making it at home ensures it’s made using simple ingredients and you can control the sweetness and creaminess!
It's made with a double shot of espresso, oat milk, and homemade dairy-free chocolate syrup!
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Ingredients
This iced mocha latte is easy to make with simple ingredients you likely already have at home.
Feel free to enjoy it hot or iced.
Espresso: A latte consists of either one or two shots of espresso blended with steamed milk. I prepare mine using a Nespresso machine.
Oat Milk: I use either oat milk, soy milk, or almond milk to make lattes at home. Feel free to use your favorite!
Chocolate Syrup: This vegan chocolate syrup is made with a handful of simple ingredients including cocoa powder, organic cane sugar, and plant-based milk.
See recipe card for quantities.
Helpful Equipment
This Dairy-free Iced Mocha Latte is wonderfully rich, creamy, and satisfying, yet simple to prepare whenever you crave it!
But you will need a few things.
The chocolate syrup recipe includes cocoa powder which needs to be sifted or else you might find the chocolate sauce to be a bit lumpy. I use a fine mesh strainer.
I have a Nespresso and absolutely LOVE it. It brews perfect espresso shots in minutes with no hassle. If you're a coffee lover, you gotta get one.
I use the double espresso vertuo pods.
If you want to froth your milk, I recommend and use an Aeroccino. The aeroccino froths milk hot and cold.
How to Make This Recipe
Chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven!
This easy iced mocha recipe can be whipped up in just a few simple steps.
The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Make ahead the chocolate syrup. It's three simple ingredients: cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and organic cane sugar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Step 2: Add chocolate syrup to the bottom of a tall glass.
Step 3: Fill with ice and pour in the oat milk.
Step 4: Brew a double shot of espresso and pour over the oat milk. Stir and taste to adjust chocolate flavor and sweetness.
If making a hot mocha latte, froth and steam the milk and omit the ice.
Note: If the syrup thickens too much in the fridge, don't worry! Brew the hot espresso over the mocha sauce and then follow it up with ice and milk. It will loosen up.
Substitutions & Variations
Making coffee at home offers its advantages—you can tailor it to your preferences, adjusting the sweetness and creaminess to your exact liking.
And, it's more cost-effective!
Espresso: If you don't have an espresso machine, you can replace the double shot of espresso with ½ cup of strong coffee or cold brew. Adjust the amount of milk accordingly.
Oat Milk: Feel free to choose your preferred plant-based milk! Coconut would be delicious to add a chocolate coconut flavor. But soy milk or almond milk are great as well.
Chocolate Syrup: Not a fan of mochas? Try this Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte or Caramel Oat Milk Latte instead!
Storage
Allow the dairy-free chocolate syrup to cool completely then store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Brewed espresso should be served immediately for the best taste.
Tips & Tricks
If the chocolate sauce is too thick to your preference, add 1-2 more tablespoons of plant-based milk or water to thin it out.
If the syrup thickens too much in the fridge, don't worry! Brew the hot espresso over the mocha sauce and then follow it up with ice and milk. It will loosen up!
Use an unsweetened oat milk so you can be completely in control of the sweetness.
If you want a sweeter coffee with less chocolate syrup, I recommend adding brown sugar syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions
My favorite milk to use for a latte is oat milk- it's thick and creamy!
The chocolate syrup adds sweetness to the latte, but feel free to incorporate more simple syrup if you prefer your coffee sweeter.
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Recipe
Iced Mocha Latte
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate Syrup more or less to preference
- Ice Cubes
- ½ cup Oat Milk unsweetened
- Double Shot of Espresso
Instructions
- Make ahead the chocolate syrup. It's three simple ingredients: cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and organic cane sugar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add chocolate syrup to the bottom of a tall glass.
- Fill with ice and pour in the oat milk.
- Brew a double shot of espresso and pour over the oat milk. Stir and taste to adjust chocolate flavor and sweetness.
- If making a hot mocha latte, froth and steam the milk and omit the ice.
Notes
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