Who needs expensive coffee shops or fancy coffee machines when you can make a cup of this delicious Cinnamon Mocha at home in minutes? It's like a hug in a mug and a lovely way to wake up someone special this weekend. A rich chocolaty base with hints of cinnamon and topped with whipped cream.
This is the perfect 'curl up on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon' kind of hot drink and perfect for a cosy autumn hot drink vibe. As far as I am concerned, mochas are where it's at when it comes to hot drinks. It's what I always order in coffee shops, so we have been making our own at home to save on money and give them a lighter twist.
Coffee is what keeps us functioning in life, and chocolate pretty much makes the world go round, so whoever thought to put them both together is pretty much a genius and deserves some kind of coffee making medal. I am sure there is an awards ceremony for that.
It's the perfect combination of bitter and sweet and you know what makes it even better? Cinnamon! Who says cinnamon is just for Christmas? Not us, that's for sure!
Looking for some other delicious ways to enjoy cinnamon? Why not try our Cinnamon Baked Apples, Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon and Honey, Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, Cinnamon Flapjacks, or Christmas Cheesecake.
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Why you will love it
- Cheap - Those trips to Starbucks here and there really start to add up. Whilst we won't be cutting that our of our life any time soon, swapping a few coffee trips for making your own at home can save some money.
- Healthier - Not only is it cheaper to make your own coffee shop drinks, but they can be much healthier too. You get to control just how much sugar goes in to them.
- Adaptable - You can adjust the cinnamon depending on just how much you love it. We are huge fans! You could even swap it for ground ginger or nutmeg for something a little different.
- Cosy - When autumn comes, this is just the kind of cosy drink that you want to snuggle up on the sofa with.
Ingredients needed
- Cashew milk - We love the nutty flavour this gives the mocha, however you could swap it for another plant based milk or even a dairy milk.
- Espresso shots - Difficult to make without a coffee machine, but you could use instant coffee if you wanted. This will result in a less intense coffee flavour though.
- Maple syrup - You could also use honey or your favourite flavoured syrup and use more or less depending on how sweet you like your coffee.
- Cocoa powder - This is what gives it a real rich chocolaty flavour. Try to use the best quality you can, as you really will be able to taste the difference in this homemade mocha. This mixed with the maple syrup makes a delicious homemade chocolate syrup.
- Ground cinnamon - The star of the coffee. Other spices you could use are nutmeg and ginger.
- Cream and cinnamon to serve (optional)
Health benefits of cinnamon
When the colder seasons come, we are all about everything cinnamon. Cinnamon desserts, cinnamon hot drinks and a pinch of cinnamon in hearty meat stews. Not only does it add lots of flavour, but it is plenty of health benefits too.
Cinnamon, a spice which comes from the inner bark of a small evergreen tree, was once traded as currency as we can see why! Not only does it was a lovely warm flavour, but it also contains large amounts of polyphenol antioxidants. Antioxidants can help protect the body from disease and have been found to have anti-inflammatory effects. There is also evidence to suggest that the eating cinnamon is associated with a short-term reduction in blood pressure.
Variations
You can change this mocha up every time and make something different. We like to swap the cinnamon out for some ground ginger instead, or do a chocolate orange combination with a little squeeze of orange juice and some zest. Love a chocolate mint combination? Add some peppermint extract in - that's always a Christmas favourite in our house.
What to serve a Cinnamon Mocha with
Is there anything better than a 10 minute break with a coffee and some kind of sweet treat? I don't think so! Here are some of our favourite sweet treats that would go perfectly with this chai tea latte:
- Healthy Chocolate and Raspberry Brownies
- Almond Butter Cookies
- Banana Cake
- White Chocolate and Raspberry Muffins
- Cinnamon Flapjacks
- Cranberry Bread
- No Bake Brownies
- Healthy Banana Bread
- 2 Ingredient Cookies
- Banana Oat Muffins
- Apple Hand Pies
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can easily make this in to an ice mocha by making the chocolate syrup and adding it to the coffee and then pouring in cold milk and pouring it over ice cubes. The perfect drink for a hot day!
Yes, you can easily double this recipe without changing the method.
No, we would only recommend making the whole coffee from fresh. You can however make the chocolate syrup in advance and then store it in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
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Recipe
Cinnamon Mocha
Ingredients
- 750 ml (3 cups) Cashew milk
- 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder - (heaped)
- 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 100 ml (0.5 cups) Brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon Cold water
Instructions
- Mix together 2 tablespoon Maple syrup, 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon and 1 tablespoon Cold water to make a syrup.
- Add 750 ml Cashew milk to a pan and on a simmer, heat for 4 minutes.
- Add 100 ml Brewed coffee to two mugs.
- Pour the milk into the mugs serve with whipped cream (optional).
Notes
- We have mixed together maple syrup and cocoa powder to make a chocolate syrup, however you could use a store bought syrup if you prefer.
- You can swap the cinnamon for ground ginger or use a mixture of the two.
Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme
Your photos are fantastic! I can't wait for cold weather to come back so I can get back to drinking hot, comforting drinks (fall where are you? I'm ready!)
Jenni LeBaron
Yum! I think a little bit of cinnamon is divine in a mocha and your recipe looks scrumptious!
Roxana
I wish I could get that cinnamon mocha right out of that picture. Looks SO good. I am not a big fan of most nut milks and find them too thin for my taste. But cashew milk I have found it to be richer, especially there is one brand here in the US which I dont remember now, was pretty good.
Courtney
Coffee and chocolate are two of my favourite things! As you mentioned, coffee shop drinks are very high in calories, which is why I never order them when I am out. Thank you for this low calorie recipe I can try at home.
Emily
I love cinnamon drinks- this cinnamon mocha sounds amazing!
Amy Nash
I love a good curl up on the couch on a Sunday afternoon kind of beverage! I love the cinnamon in this - such a wonderful flavor for a warming beverage!
Claudia Lamascolo
my kids would love this
Veena Azmanov
Wow this recipe looks incredible and very tasty! I like that it can be cooked quickly and easily! This is one of my favorites! Thanks for the great recipe!
Becky Jarratt
The cinnamon makes it sounds delicious! I'm not a coffee drinker myself but I might try making it for my husband
Jill
I love making fun coffee drinks at home. Yours look wonderful. Plus I'm always looking for ways to lower sugar in my family's diet. Sounds like a great product!
Aline
What a great recipe for this weather! It's still so cold in Switzerland, love to have some hot comfort drinks. And I do love that it's made with cashew milk, which gives the whole a very tasty flavor.
Linda @ With A Blast
Your Cinnamon Mocha recipe is just in time to add to my personal dietary menu ! And we are also starting with Sugar tax on the 1st of April in South-Africa :-(
Danielle
This looks so delicious! I'm in love with hot chocolate and love the addition of cinnamon!
Jeanette
This looks like an amazing and delicious mocha drink :)
Kate | Veggie Desserts
Chocolate and cinnamon mocha - you've ticked all the boxes. It's quite chilly today and I'd love to be tucking into a mug of this (a hug in a mug as you say!). Great to learn a bit more about Hermesetas sweetener too!
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It always amazes me how much these drinks cost at coffee shops and I often prefer home made versions with yours showing us how easy and how tasty they can be when made at home. Just so delicious!
GiGi Eats
THIS looks like heaven !! And I love that you used CASHEW milk! I absolutely love that frothy goodness on top!
Kara
Oh yes please...... I love cinnamon and coffee so this has to be a winner
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
This looks so comforting and I love the idea of using a sweetener to cut down on the sugar content too.
Tanya
I love sweeteners like Hermesetas, it's so great that you can instantly cut down the amount of sugar in anything. I love the sound of this recipe, I would have to give it a try with the orange flavouring though