Mocha Latte Recipe

I used to be a slave to the pricey coffee shop espresso drinks but not anymore! One of my favorite presents I received this year was from my loving hubby was a Breville espresso machine. He had noticed that I was craving my espresso drinks since we moved to Southern California and had more time on my hands. I used to be rushing down to the train when we lived in Connecticut and usually couldn't stop by the Starbucks on my way.  Those long lines at Starbucks saved us a lot of money! I couldn't miss my train into the city in the mornings so I just had to pass it by (reluctantly!).

Now we live in Orange County and I've taken some time off from working after completing my grueling (yet unbelievably rewarding) fellowship program. Like I mentioned in an earlier post though, my pregnant body cannot tolerate too much sugar so even though I've been wanting my mocha latte (decaf of course), I haven't felt too good after all that added sugar. When the hubby bought me the Breville espresso machine, I figured out a way to get my mocha latte with a silky chocolate flavor but without too much sugar to system.

Life in California has made us slow down and instead of rushing to the train in the morning and feeling stressed out, we enjoy nice walks on the beach. I loved my busy, fast paced lifestyle but I'm enjoying the reprieve.... before our first child comes along at least....

Decaf Mocha Latte

Serving: Makes 1 cup

Decaf espresso beans

1 teaspoon sugar in the raw

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 cup 2% milk (can use other milks but non dairy will not froth the same as dairy milk)

1. Grind the beans and make the espresso shots as directed by your espresso machine.

2. Add the sugar and cocoa powder into the milk carafe before the milk. There is no need to stir it together because the frothing will mix it all up. 

3. Froth the milk until it doubles in size. Pour the espresso shot into the cup then pour the chocolate milk on top.

Enjoy!!!!