Best Easy Spiced Morning Mocha Recipes

MOCHA MORNING DRINK

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When I'm sipping this delicious coffee, I almost feel like I'm visiting my favorite coffeehouse. -Jill Rodriguez, Gonzales, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 cups hot brewed coffee
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons chocolate syrup
7 teaspoons sugar
6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Whipped cream in a can, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the coffee, cream, chocolate syrup and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Ladle into 6 large mugs. Stir with a cinnamon stick. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CINNAMON MOCHA COFFEE

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Most store-bought flavored coffees are expensive. Here's a special early-morning beverage you can make at home. The aroma of cinnamon and cocoa makes this mocha coffee hard to resist. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup ground coffee (not instant coffee granules)
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup 2% milk
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cinnamon sticks, optional
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a coffeemaker basket, combine the coffee and ground cinnamon. Prepare 4 cups brewed coffee according to manufacturer's directions., Meanwhile, combine the milk, sugar, cocoa and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until small bubbles appear on the sides of the pan, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Pour hot milk mixture into four coffee cups, then add cinnamon-flavored coffee. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRENCH VANILLA MOCHA

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My husband and I have spent hours trying to create coffeehouse drinks. This is the closest we've come. You can use any creamer to change the taste. -Lori Stickling, Bloomington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup refrigerated French vanilla coffee creamer

Steps:

Divide coffee granules and chocolate syrup between two mugs; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and coffee creamer. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until hot. Ladle into mugs; stir until coffee granules are dissolved. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.