This homemade peppermint mocha latte recipe is delicious, super easy to make, and much healthier (and cheaper) than Starbucks! This recipe calls for real food ingredients mixed with your favorite cup of coffee. You can even turn it into an iced latte! Enjoy your latte with a breakfast casserole or with some festive sugar cookies.

From the start of the season through Thanksgiving, I fully embrace and adore the pumpkin spice latte. No other flavor gets any love when the PSL is available.
And then turkey coma kicks in, the clock strikes twelve and madness ensues at Walmart. That’s my cue to switch to peppermint mocha. And leave Walmart.
I’m not a huge fan of candy canes by themselves, but stick them in a cup of cocoa and it’s love! Honestly, can there be a better way to start the day than candy canes and cocoa in your coffee?
I think not.
Homemade Peppermint Mocha Latte
This peppermint mocha latte recipe is the perfect quick treat to enjoy on a cold day. I love that it is:
- Versatile. It can be made to taste with completely real food ingredients.
- Healthy. This homemade version is quite a bit healthier than the Starbucks favorite.
- Easy to make!
- Quick. I like my warm cup of coffee in the morning as soon as I wake up. This recipe is perfect for a fast cup of coffee – much quicker than waiting in line at a coffee shop.

Peppermint Mocha Latte Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this fantastic coffee recipe at home.
- Peppermint. This can be crushed peppermint candies or peppermint extract.
- Vanilla. You can use vanilla extract (here’s how to make it homemade) or liquid vanilla stevia.
- Cocoa Powder. Dutch-process cocoa powder is my favorite but any rich chocolate will do.
- Coffee. Any home-brewed strong coffee will work.
- Cream or hot milk. Whichever you prefer!
Note: You can also add maple syrup as a natural sweetener. This recipe is very versatile!

How to Make Peppermint Mocha Latte
A Peppermint Mocha Latte can be made in 3 easy steps.
Step 1. Brew coffee.
Step 2. Add peppermint, vanilla, cocoa powder, stevia or optional maple syrup, and cream.
Step 3. Stir to enjoy.
That’s it!!
Now I know this isn’t a true latte with the frothed milk, shots of espresso, peppermint syrup and whipped cream. BUT you can enjoy this in your jammies at home without ever waiting in line. I think it’ll do for a sweet winter treat.

Peppermint Mocha Latte FAQs
Can I make this latte frothy?
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Can I make an iced peppermint mocha latte?
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Need To Make This Dairy-Free?
Check out this huge list of dairy-free milk you can make at home in the comfort of your jammies too!

More Favorite Holiday Coffee Drinks
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Salted Caramel Latte
- Gingerbread Latte
- Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
- Homemade Instant Hot Cocoa
Homemade Peppermint Mocha Latte
This homemade peppermint mocha latte recipe is delicious, super easy to make, and much healthier (and cheaper) than Starbucks! This recipe calls for real food ingredients mixed with your favorite cup of coffee. You can even turn it into an iced latte!
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 2 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: combine
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8–10 drops liquid stevia (or maple syrup if you’d like a natural sweetener)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 2 Tbsp cream OR 1/2 cup hot milk
Instructions
- Brew coffee.
- Add peppermint, vanilla, cocoa powder, stevia, or optional maple syrup, and cream.
- Stir to enjoy.
Notes
If you have a milk frother (like this one), you can heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, froth the milk, and then add to your coffee. It’s delicious!
Would you like it iced? Just add all ingredients plus ice to a mason jar and shake well. This works best if your coffee is already cold.
This recipe works really well as hot chocolate too. Omit the coffee and add the other ingredients to your favorite hot chocolate recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 62
I’ve always loved the frappuccino, since my American dad used to bring them home for me from 711 on his way to work (He worked the early shift at Census in Washington, DC). I haven’t had a frappuccino since 2012, the last time I went to Baltimore, unfortunately the last time I saw my American Dad alive! He died seven months after I came home from Baltimore. Which brings me to my question. Do you have a recipe for the mocha frappuccino? I think that’s the one daddio always got for me. It was either the mocha one or the original coffee one. It came in a pack of four glass bottles. Better yet, he always brought home a box of doughnuts to go along with them. Aww man, doughnuts and frappuccinos make a classic combination!
I didnt have stevia so used honey and almond milk. The peppermint oil i had was very strong. Had to add more cocoa. It was ok. Ill try it w stevia and peppermint candy next time. Thanks so much for the recipes!
Hey Tiff! You’ve inspired me!! Please check out my own version of a mocha latte on my youtube channel Brittflix 🙂 it may not be as good but it may be worth trying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dc48VeXpaw
Hi there!
Thanks for this wonderful sounding recipe!
I am so excited to try it but was wondering if you think I could use peppermint essential oil instead of Stevia or crushed candy canes?
Thanks!
WOWee, you just made my morning with this recipe! What an excellent susbstitute for the peppermint mocha I adore from “5 Bucks.” I didn’t have peppermint stevia or candy canes so used: 1/8 tsp peppermint extract, 2 Tb maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1 tsp cocoa powder. Tried it first with 1/2 cup almond milk and it was okay, but I made it again using 2Tb half n half and BINGO! Your article had me laughing so hard…I’m with you!!
LOL, Would you believe I had to go back and re-read what I wrote? LOL! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe Kari. It’s one of my favorites this time of year, and even more so that I don’t have to pull out a blender or pan or anything else first thing in the morning. Just pour, tip and stir and I’m good. Thank you for sharing your version – it sounds so decadent!!
Made this today, and was not pleased. It tasted really bad. Sorry! But if I were you I wouldn’t waste my ingredients making this.
I’m sorry you didn’t like it Ruby! Can you be more specific? What part didn’t you like?
YUM!! This looks delicious! I didn’t even know they made flavored stevia!! I’ll definitely have to make this. Thank you!!
Peppermint Mocha? Love it. Already drinking it. Walmart on Black Friday? No, thanks. I do go Black Friday shopping but that is the ONE store that I will not go to. Now, the day after Christmas, yep you will find me there, buying the perfume sets at fifty percent off!
I’ll be with you in spirit!