1tbspmaple syrup(less or more depending on how sweet you want it)
1/8tspmint extract
Instructions
Warm up your milk of choice in a microwave safe mug, cup, or container (please don't burn yourself today)
While your milk and coffee are still hot, combine them in a mug
Working quickly, whisk in the cocoa powder into the hot milk and coffee mixture until no clumps of cocoa appear at the top of your drink
Once well combined, mix in your maple syrup (or sweetener of choice) and mint extract (I use this one).
Top with whip cream if you feel so inclined and enjoy! (Seriously, don't forget to REALLY enjoy your delicious mocha)
Notes
Make sure you use a whisk or else you drink might not be as creamy. Don't have a whisk? Throwing the mixture into a blender will work fine too.If you are against the machine and don't want to use a microwave, you can absolutely heat your milk and coffee in a pot over the stove. Just note that opting for this will increase your cook/prep time.
For an Extra Luxurious Cup
Top your peppermint mocha with some whipped cream (coconut whipped cream for paleo of course, I find this canned coconut milk makes for perfect whipped cream after storing in the fridge for a day and sprinkle some crushed peppermints or candy canes on top! Please note the peppermints and candy canes will mean this recipe won't meet paleo standards as will using cream from a cow instead of coconut creamAdd in some marshmallows (I love adding in my homemade marshmallows but please note that this will make this recipe not paleo).Make it extra creamy by using 1/2 a cup of coconut cream (or real cream) with 1/2 a cup milk of choice (instead of just simple 1 cup milk of choice).