Mint Chocolate Iced Coffee Recipe
This delightful drink blends rich chocolate, invigorating coffee, and refreshing mint for an iced experience that’ll make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
- Brewed coffee: 1 cup strong enough to fuel your day
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons make sure it’s the good stuff
- Mint leaves: 10-15 leaves freshness is key
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons sweet enough to balance the bitterness
- Milk or a dairy alternative: ½ cup (for that creamy goodness)
- Ice cubes: 1 cup let’s keep it frosty
- Optional: whipped cream and chocolate syrup to unleash your inner dessert monster
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee; think “wake-up call” level.
- In a blender, toss in the brewed coffee, cocoa powder, mint leaves, sugar, and milk; blend until everything is well combined.
- Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until it’s frothy and smooth.
- Pour into serving glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if desired; the more, the merrier.
- Serve immediately and bask in the glory of your minty creation!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin B12: 0%
- Potassium: 3%
- Vitamin A: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Feel free to adjust the mint to your taste; not everyone is a mint fanatic.
- Experiment with different milk alternatives like almond or oat; it could take this drink to new heights.
- Don’t skip the whipped cream; it’s a necessary indulgence for this chocolatey delight.