Chocolate Latte is a coffee lover’s dream. This at-home latte combines coffee with chocolate milk. No fancy equipment needed. With just a few pantry ingredients you can easily whip this up any time you crave a cafe mocha.
Why spend the high prices for gourmet coffee drinks? This recipe makes it so easy to enjoy a latte whenever you like. The secret ingredient is hot chocolate milk.
Save money and make a Starbucks mocha latte at home, but BETTER!
I do love going out for a coffee now and again. Perfect for when I have time on a shopping day. There is nothing better than spending a few nice moments talking with my husband over a great latte.
They do get costly, so I have figured out a way to make them easily so we can enjoy them whenever we like at home. Make a latte with chocolate milk? Why not?
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this chocolate milk coffee recipe are at the bottom of this post.
If you love holiday lattes, my Rum & Eggnog Latte is a wonderful way to spread some holiday cheer.
Fall is never complete without pumpkin lattes. My recipe includes real pumpkin!!
Mocha Latte Needs:
Coffee with chocolate is a match made in heaven. Have you tried Mocha Coffee Yogurt? What a great way to start the day.
I love baking with coffee too. Espresso powder is amazing in my Chewy Cookies, the perfect companion to this mocha latte.
How To Make A Latte With Chocolate Milk
This recipe requires NO fancy equipment. Check the recipe tips for suggestions.
- heat the chocolate milk to just under boiling
- make espresso
- pour the espresso into a cup
- froth the hot chocolate milk
- pour hot milk into the cup with the coffee
- stir
- top with the foam
- garnish with sprinkles
Recipe Tips
- Do you need an espresso machine? No, but if you have one that is fantastic. For this recipe, I used a good quality *(affiliate) espresso powder. If you don’t have espresso use really strong coffee as an alternative. If you have a *(affiliate) Keurig machine, that works great too. There are lots of great espresso coffee pods to choose from.
- Best milk frother. We have found this *(affiliate) hand-held frother works amazing!! So easy to use. Froths beautifully. Affordable too.
- This recipe uses a pot to heat the milk. Be sure not to bring it to a boil. That will scorch the milk.
- You can adjust the coffee to milk ratio if you like.
- You can make more than one latte at a time. Just adjust the ingredient amounts to compensate for the quantity you need.
- To add the hot milk to the drink, use a spoon to hold back the foam while pouring.
Questions People Ask
Yes, you can. Some people have milk steamers attached to their espresso machines. For this mocha latte I just simply heated the chocolate milk in a pot on the stovetop.
It sure does. It creates a nice thick layer perfect for sprinkles or eating with a spoon.
You can use all kinds of milk to make lattes. For this recipe, I used full-fat chocolate milk. You can try coconut milk, soy milk, or almond milk if you like. Non-diary milk does produce a froth, but not very thick.
Yes, and they are super delicious. Swap out coffee for your favourite tea. We love this Festive Holiday Tea.
Once you make lattes at home, you will see how easy it is. No need for any fancy equipment to get a great-tasting mocha coffee any time of day.
Latte vs Mocha
The main difference between these two latte coffees is the presence of chocolate. Both contain steamed milk and espresso. Mocha contains chocolate. Caffe mocha is also called a mocaccino, mochaccino and mochachino.
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Looking For More Coffee Drinks?
- In the summer we love this French Press Cold Brew recipe. Save your money and make this at home. It is easier than you think.
- Have you ever tried a Boozy Bourbon Iced Coffee? A great way to end a meal with a cold coffee. It’s like dessert in a glass.
Chocolate Milk Coffee Latte
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups chocolate milk
- 2-3 teaspoons espresso powder
- ¾ cup boiling water
- Sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small pot measure in the milk and on medium temperature heat (to just under boiling).
- Boil water.
- Add espresso powder to cup along with the hot water and stir.
- Once milk has come to temperature, remove from heat and froth.
- Pour hot milk into coffee cup and stir.
- Add the froth on top.
- Add sprinkles.
- Sweeten if needed with sugar or honey.
- ENJOY!!
chastity
Oh man, this looks so yummy! I want a cup now so I can curl up with a good book.
Chef G
Perfect for enjoying a great book.
Bri
Making my drinks at home has saved me so much time and money. I like trying out new recipes and this one definitely looks like a winner.
Chef G
We sure think it is!!
maria @ closetohome
This would be a wonderful mid day pick me up. I love a little frothed as well, need to get a new one
Chef G
This has become a favourite in our house.
Kimberly Dickerson
A chocolate milk latte? Yes please. I prefer milk in glass bottles too. It tastes so much better IMO.
Chef G
This milk is awesome!!
jessica marinaccio
I love my coffee – ive looked into those fancy coffee machines I just can’t justify spending that type of money but this I can do – thanks for sharing
Chef G
Exactly…this is so easy and doesn’t require expensive equipment.
carissa garabedian
what a great combo of flavors, I could start every day with this! Chocolate and coffee! The cookies in the picture look wonderful too 🙂 Plus, anything with sprinkles on it makes me happy! Thanks, this recipe looks great
Chef G
Yup me too!!
Molly Kumar
I can have this everyday ! Such a simple yet delicious recipe – thanks for posting.
Chef G
Yeah it would be very easy to drink this everyday!!
Diane
I love latte’s too! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I can do this! No espresso machine necessary! Yay!
Chef G
Yup…easy and delicious!!
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker
I’m not a big coffee drinker but I like me some awesome chocolate in my drink! And I agree, once you start making stuff homemade you’d realize how easy they are and how much money you can save. And it’s fun to do too! This looks delightful.
Chef G
We are hooked on these.
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
My cup of black coffee suddenly seems very dull — I love this idea!
Chef G
It’s a fun and yummy one.
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels
Oh how delicious does this look! Wow! I need to try it.
Chef G
Hope you do…it’s so easy!!
Tamara
I have a frother! This looks like a great way to use it 🙂 It looks delicious!
Chef G
It certainly is delicious.
Liz @ I heart vegetables
This looks delicious! The perfect way to make a fancy coffee drink at home 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Chef G
Yes your own coffee shop!!
Lisa @ garlicandzest.com
This looks positively indulgent!
Chef G
It truly is.
Sara - The Organic Dietitian
I am all for reasons to have chocolate in the morning! This sounds like a delicious twist for my morning coffee.
Chef G
ENJOY!!