This chocolate & coffee combo will have you over the moon! Whisk up some espresso, chocolate & vegan milk, for a decadently creamy Vegan Hazelnut Mocha.
Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free
I know it’s still September and Halloween isn’t here yet, but my coffee mug says otherwise.
Y’all know by now that I love chocolate & coffee. Back when I thought that Starbucks was the best coffee in the world [I WAS 16, OKAY?! (please tell me that I’m not the only one who went through that phase)], mocha was my go-to coffee order; hot, iced or frapped.
Those days are long gone. Today my go-to is usually a cortadito, mostly because it’s stronger, and traditional mocha syrups have dairy in it (yuck!). So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and make my own mocha recipe, but with a hazelnut twist; Vegan Hazelnut Mocha.
What is mocha?
Mocha (or mochaccino) is a type of coffee that consists of ⅓ espresso and ⅔ milk together with some chocolate syrup, melted chocolate, or chocolate powder. Although, I did my best to make it as accurate as possible; I do like my coffee quite strong, so I might’ve sneaked an extra shot of espresso in there.
Where did Mocha come from?
This type of coffee originated in the coastal city Red Sea of Mocha in Yemen. Its original name is in Arabic Al-Mukhā, however, after many translations, today is known as Mocha, Mochaccino, Mocca, and Moka (and many other variations).
Another reason for the name is that the type of coffee grain proceeding from the city has characteristics similar to the cacao seed.
How to make Vegan Hazelnut Mocha:
The only equipment you’ll need to make the Vegan Hazelnut Mocha is a stovetop espresso maker or an espresso machine. If you want the milk to be frothy, then you’ll need an espresso machine with a vaporizer valve, or a hand mixer or immersion blender.
And besides the usual coffee grounds (or beans + grinder) and plant-based milk of choice, you’ll need vegan dark (70-85%) or semi-sweet chocolate.
Disclaimer: For this Vegan Hazelnut Mocha, I used Four Sigmatic’s Lion’s Mane Coffee which I love, Lily’s Chocolate, and Elmhurst Hemp Seed Hazelnut Creamer (gifted). This is a non-sponsored post, but if you decide to purchase Four Sigmatic’s coffee through one of my links, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Purchases like these, help keep VeggieJeva operational.
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Notes:
- I’m definitely no coffee expert, so I used the coffee grounds that I have been obsessed with lately. Feel free to use any coffee grounds or beans that you have on hand.
- If you don’t have vegan creamer on hand, you can totally use regular plant-based milk. If you want the milk to be frothy, I highly recommend using a barista blend vegan milk or plant-based milk with a high-fat content (coconut, cashews, macadamia, etc.).
- I personally don’t have a professional espresso machine with a vaporizer wand. What I did was, first warm up the milk on the stove and then froth it with the immersion blender.
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