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Easy Homemade Mocha

12/27/17 | Beverages, Breakfast, Recipe for One, Recipes

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How to make an easy and delicious homemade mocha, no espresso machine or hot chocolate mix needed.

Homemade mocha in a glass cup.

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.

Homemade mocha being poured into a cup.

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.

Cup of cafe mocha with a spoon.

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!
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Easy Homemade Mocha

How to make an easy and delicious homemade mocha, no espresso machine or hot chocolate mix needed.
4.87 from 15 votes
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 1
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Tracy

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!

Notes

Approximate nutritional information was estimated using non-fat milk and does not include whipped cream.
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  1. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    December 27, 2017 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    Yum. My favorite hot drink! I love mochas and never think of making it at home. I can’t wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 27, 2017 at 7:15 am

      Hope you enjoy it, Elaine!!

      Reply
    • asdf says

      August 11, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Spilt coffee everywhere making this.

      Reply
      • Tracy says

        August 12, 2019 at 9:24 am

        Oh no! Hope you were at least able to enjoy the mocha after the cleanup.

        Reply
    • Jane Daniel says

      November 15, 2020 at 10:39 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Tracy says

        November 16, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Jane!!

        Reply
  2. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    December 27, 2017 at 7:14 am

    I’ve never been a coffee lover but I can totally get on board with a mocha! This looks lush.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 27, 2017 at 7:19 am

      Hehe, thanks, Emma!

      Reply
      • Ms deb says

        December 31, 2017 at 6:33 am

        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???

        Reply
        • Tracy says

          December 31, 2017 at 10:17 am

          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.

          Reply
  3. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    December 27, 2017 at 7:28 am

    This looks like pure comfort, I might even be tempted to spike it just a bit for a nightcap!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 29, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Mmmm, I like the way you think, Sue!

      Reply
  4. Ben Myhre says

    December 27, 2017 at 8:47 am

    You are right… chocolate and coffee is a spectacular pair. Yummers. 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 29, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Hehe, thanks, Ben!

      Reply
  5. serena says

    December 27, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Yum I love mochas and I just never seem to make them. Thanks for making this so easy. Yum

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 29, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks, Serena!

      Reply
  6. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    March 7, 2018 at 6:28 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      March 13, 2018 at 6:54 am

      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!!

      Reply
  7. Rilynn says

    April 7, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 8, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      So glad you guys enjoyed it, Rilynn!

      Reply
  8. Hannah Higens says

    April 19, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 22, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks, Hannah! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. James says

    October 31, 2019 at 11:15 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 1, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  10. Steph says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 31, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      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.

      Reply
  11. Mary says

    January 19, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    Hello!!

    This sounds amazing but do you know if you can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 19, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      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!

      Reply
  12. Deb says

    May 16, 2020 at 10:01 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      May 19, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Oooo, love the butter idea! So glad you enjoyed it, Deb!

      Reply
  13. Andromeda says

    July 22, 2020 at 7:10 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      July 22, 2020 at 8:35 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Andromeda!!

      Reply
  14. Amalia says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    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 😀

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      October 19, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Amalia, and good luck with the midterms!!!

      Reply
  15. Kyra says

    November 12, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is an awesome dessert! I decreased the sugar for a lunchtime pick-me-up and got a chalky mouthfeel from the cocoa powder. Do you know of any way around that? I’m using Hershey’s, is there a better brand I should try?

    Of course, when I follow the recipe, it turns out delicious!

    Reply
  16. Susan says

    November 14, 2020 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and I only used 1 tablespoon of sugar!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:31 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Susan!

      Reply
  17. Wesley says

    November 14, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    What would the recipe be for a gallon…thank you

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 16, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      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!

      Reply
  18. Risa says

    November 26, 2020 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I used 2 shots of espresso in place of the coffee. Turned out great! Loved the idea of shaking it all up in the mason jar. <3

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 26, 2020 at 9:12 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Risa!!

      Reply
  19. Mia says

    December 3, 2020 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    Okay wow! Taste so good! Thank you for the recipe! Will be my next go to coffee:)

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 6, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  20. Scarlet says

    January 8, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    4 stars
    I rather liked it! I’m more of a tea girl, so enjoying this was rather a surprise! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 27, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks, Scarlet! So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  21. sh cooking says

    January 27, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    I love it it’s so delicious

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 27, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      So happy to hear it!!

      Reply
  22. Blake says

    February 13, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    4 stars
    It was pretty good, but we added some frothed milk and cinnamon and it became amazing! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 16, 2021 at 11:57 am

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  23. FernLovesCoffee says

    February 18, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Hi Tracy! I didn’t make your recipe, but it looks awesome! I did, however, add hersheys chocolate syrup and a little cocoa powder to my coffee this morning. I can barely taste it! I bet this is better though…. Lots of love can’t wait to try.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 19, 2021 at 6:43 am

      Hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply

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