Mexi Mocha Coffee Frothy And Light Recipes

FROTHY MEXI-MOCHA COFFEE

Frothy Mexi-Mocha Coffee image

Knowing that this cup of coffee is waiting for me on the other side of the alarm clock makes for a great start to my morning! -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cups hot strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup half-and-half cream, warmed
Optional garnishes: cinnamon sticks, orange peel and whipped cream

Steps:

Place the first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until chocolate is finely chopped. Add coffee; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Transfer to a small saucepan; heat through., Return mixture to blender; add cream. Cover and process until frothy. Strain, discarding solids; serve in mugs. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MEXICAN MOCHA MIX

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This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup baking cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup instant coffee granules
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each serving):
1 cup hot fat-free milk
1 cinnamon stick, optional

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until mixture forms a powder. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2-1/4 cups mix. , To prepare mocha drink: In a mug, stir 3 tablespoons mix with 1 cup hot milk until blended. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

LIGHT MOCHA

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On a chilly morning, enjoy a steamy cup of this guilt-free coffee drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 5 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (or coffee)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
4 to 5 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine unsweetened cocoa powder, instant espresso powder (or coffee), and salt. Starting very gradually (adding 1 tablespoon at a time), vigorously whisk in 2 cups water until very smooth; whisk in 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.

MOCHA COFFEE

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Mocha coffee is extremely easy to make in this recipe. Just add cocoa, sugar and milk to hot coffee and drink!

Provided by Johanna Adams

Categories Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cup hot brewed coffee
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

Pour hot coffee into a mug. Stir in cocoa, sugar and milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 18.4 mg, Sugar 14 g