How to make an easy and delicious homemade mocha, no espresso machine or hot chocolate mix needed.
Happy Wednesday! I’m going to keep things short today since I’m sure we’re all still recovering from Monday, and today’s recipe is such a simple delight that I don’t feel like it needs a ton of selling.
It’s chocolate and coffee. What more do you need to know?
That’s right. Before healthy January starts, I’m sharing one last quick and easy morning treat, my homemade mocha!
I’ve shared a bunch of easy coffee recipes on the site in the past, my White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha, Eggnog Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Caramel Macchiato, but this Homemade Mocha is the easiest of them all.
All you need to make it is five ingredients and a mason jar. Pour everything together in the jar, screw on the lid and shake shake shake to mix and really work up some foam. Pour into a cup, and enjoy.
See Also: White Chocolate Mocha
This mocha is sweet, chocolatey, and takes hardly more time to make than adding cream and sugar to your morning coffee so it can be the thrown-together treat that gets you through a crazy busy morning or something to sip on Sunday morning while you read in bed.
Homemade Mocha Recipe Tips
- If you don’t have a mason jar with a lid, you can heat everything together on the stove in a small pot and whisk vigorously.
- Too warm outside for hot coffee? Go make an Iced Mocha!
Easy Homemade Mocha
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- Mason jar with lid
- Kitchen towel
Homemade Mocha
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1/4 cup milk any percentage
- 1 tablespoon (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (12g to 25g) granulated sugar to taste
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Whipped cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the optional whipped cream in a mason jar. Screw on lid and wrap top with the towel (in case your jar leaks). Give a few very good shakes, until everything is well-mixed and milk is foamy.
- Pour into a mug and microwave for 30 seconds or until steaming. Top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
Yum. My favorite hot drink! I love mochas and never think of making it at home. I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Tracy says
Hope you enjoy it, Elaine!!
asdf says
Spilt coffee everywhere making this.
Tracy says
Oh no! Hope you were at least able to enjoy the mocha after the cleanup.
Jane Daniel says
As I write this, am sipping my first attempt at the mocha recipe. It is soooo good. Looking forward to trying the pumpkin latte next. Thanks.
Tracy says
So glad you enjoyed it, Jane!!
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
I’ve never been a coffee lover but I can totally get on board with a mocha! This looks lush.
Tracy says
Hehe, thanks, Emma!
Ms deb says
I have made my
Mocha similar but did not think of mason jar part and shake all up! Also put coffee cocoa etc in small pan then poured. This way makes fr0th???
Tracy says
Yes! Not nearly as much as a frother, but it makes that nice bit of foam on the top that you can see in the photos.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
This looks like pure comfort, I might even be tempted to spike it just a bit for a nightcap!
Tracy says
Mmmm, I like the way you think, Sue!
Ben Myhre says
You are right… chocolate and coffee is a spectacular pair. Yummers. 🙂
Tracy says
Hehe, thanks, Ben!
serena says
Yum I love mochas and I just never seem to make them. Thanks for making this so easy. Yum
Tracy says
Thanks, Serena!
Shashi at SavorySpin says
I have an unhealthy obsession with Starbucks’ mocha and this here just might be what I need to curb it! Hey Tracy, I decided to stalk… er stop by your blog after meeting you at the Mediavine conference and love this space of yours and LOVE this recipe! I’ve tried coming up with my own version of a decent mocha but never have I added heavy cream to it – so this is what I’m gonna try this weekend! Hope you are well and made it back safely!
Tracy says
LOL, I hope you enjoy it, Shashi! And I’m so glad I got to meet you at the conference. That was such a fun couple of days!!
Rilynn says
Oh my gosh! My brother and I wanted to try this cause it was a cold day and what better to drink on a cold day than a hot delicious mocca. We made the recipe and both love it! Will be using again.
Tracy says
So glad you guys enjoyed it, Rilynn!
Hannah Higens says
This tasted so good and like an actual mocha you’d order from a coffee shop. I’d just recommend not adding any extra sugar because it tasted very sweet.
Tracy says
Thanks, Hannah! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
James says
Can’t wait to try your coffee recipes this weekend. I am always trying to find yummy recipes to try thus to save money~ Thanks for sharing!
Tracy says
Hope you enjoy them!
Steph says
Can you substitute something more low calorie for heavy cream? Walmart had best k cups of this, 18 for under $6. They discontinued them. Makes me sad. 70 calories, 2 grams sugar
Tracy says
Hi, Steph, you can omit the heavy cream completely and experiment with low-calorie/low-carb sugar replacers if you’re a fan of those to get this under 100 cal. The cream just adds a bit of fatty richness but is technically optional.
Mary says
Hello!!
This sounds amazing but do you know if you can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator?
Tracy says
Hi, Mary, you can, but the cocoa powder tends to separate and sink to the bottom when it sits in the fridge, so you’ll need to give everything a good stir after you heat it back up. Hope you enjoy it!
Deb says
I put everything in the Mason jar, but used an immersion blender. I didn’t have any heavy cream, but used a dollop of unsalted grass-fed butter. It works great.
Tracy says
Oooo, love the butter idea! So glad you enjoyed it, Deb!
Andromeda says
I microwaved a 1/4 cup of almond milk to make it warm for the sugar to dissolve, whisked in the dry, with a tablespoon of a dairy free half and half I have, but any dairy free coffee creamer adds that thickness, and added that to a cup of coffee. Delicious! Sad I don’t have dairy free whip today! Thanks!
Tracy says
So glad you enjoyed it, Andromeda!!
Amalia says
Just made this amidst midterms week, it’s stressful and a little dreary outside, so I was delighted when it came out wonderfully!!! Awesome recipe, I had no whipping cream but substituted extra milk, it probably would have been creamier and thicker, but nonetheless, I LOVE this recipe 😀
Tracy says
So glad you enjoyed it, Amalia, and good luck with the midterms!!!
Susan says
Absolutely delicious and I only used 1 tablespoon of sugar!
Thank you!
Tracy says
So glad you enjoyed it, Susan!
Wesley says
What would the recipe be for a gallon…thank you
Tracy says
There are 16 cups in a gallon and this recipe makes a bit over 1 1/4 cup, so multiply the recipe by 12 or 13 to get around a gallon. Hope that helps!