A hot espresso drink combining rich chocolate sauce and steamed whole milk with fine microfoam for a smooth mocha flavor in a 12 oz serving.
Classic Mocha
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A hot espresso drink combining rich chocolate sauce and steamed whole milk with fine microfoam for a smooth mocha flavor in a 12 oz serving.
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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- 18.0 g (18.0 g)finely ground espresso
- 36.0 g (36.0 g)espresso yield
- 1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)chocolate sauce
- 8.0 fl oz (240.0 ml)whole milk
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Instructions
- Extract espresso into a 12 oz cup.
- Stir in the chocolate sauce until fully dissolved.
- Steam milk to 140–150°F (60–66°C) with fine microfoam, pour over the espresso and chocolate mixture, and serve.
Tips
- For a lighter mocha, use 2% milk instead of whole milk. Prepare the chocolate sauce in advance for quicker service.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make classic mocha?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make classic mocha ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
238
Calories / serving
8.5g
Fat
32.1g
Carbs
8.6g
Protein
28.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~238 cal · 9g fat · 32g carbs · 9g protein · 28g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 238 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 45 min·2.6 mi·~5250 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 32 min·1.6 mi·~3200 steps
- Moderate cycling 24 min·4.8 mi
- Swimming laps 33 min
- Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
- Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
- Dancing 39 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 24 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 55 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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