Peppermint Mocha is a delightfully festive drink packed with wintertime flavors and caffeine. This Keto Copy Cat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha is a low carb way to get your favorite coffee shop drink at a fraction of the price.
Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Morning Cup
- Fast. You’ll have one of your favorite seasonal drinks in under 30 minutes .
- Easy. This is a no cook recipe . All you need to do is brew a pot of coffee or make an individual serving in your Keurig or Nespresso machine.
- Low Carb . Only net carbs per serving.
- Delicious. Packed with chocolate and peppermint flavors and totally irresistible.
What Is A Peppermint Mocha?
If you’ve never tried a Peppermint Mocha before, you’re in for quite a treat! This caffeinated coffee drink is packed with chocolate and peppermint flavor and can be enjoyed both hot and cold.
A cup of coffee that has been made even more popular by Starbucks, this peppermint mocha recipe is a low carb variation that can be quickly and easily in the comfort of your own home!
Is Peppermint Mocha Better Hot Or Cold?
Choosing between a cold cup of coffee and a hot cup of coffee is like asking me to choose which one of my children is my favorite. I love them all for their many wonderful and different attributes. The same goes for a good cup of coffee.
Many people prefer to enjoy their peppermint mochas hot because they are commonly enjoyed in the cooler months, but if you’re an iced coffee fanatic, there’s no harm in choosing to drink them cold.
Ingredients You’ll Need
One of the struggles of making specialty low carb recipes is that they often have numerous ingredients that you don’t use on a daily basis.
While you will need to make sure you have peppermint extract before getting started, you only need five simple ingredients to make this Peppermint Mocha.
- Coffee- Don’t feel obligated to go out and buy an expensive brand of coffee if you aren’t a regular coffee drinker. Just use whatever you already brew on a daily basis. You can even use instant coffee if that’s what you have in the pantry.
- Sugar Free Chocolate Chips - You can buy your own Lily’s or ChocZero , but you can stretch your budget even more if you use my recipe to make your own homemade chocolate chips. They can even be used to make a variety of Keto treats like my wildy popular Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies .
- Swerve - This works as a carb free, sugar free, calorie free sugar alternative.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk - Almond Milk is low in calories and carbs, and gives the Peppermint Mocha a creamy consistency.
- Peppermint Extract - Gives the familiar peppermint flavor to this copycat Starbucks drink without the addition of any fancy sugar-filled syrups.
How To Make Peppermint Mocha
If you’re accustomed to making a cup of coffee at home, this is just as simple as making your daily cup. The only difference is adding in the peppermint kick to make it extra festive!
Follow the steps below for a Peppermint Mocha that will satisfy your craving at any time!
- Place the instant coffee, sugar-free chocolate chips, peppermint extract, and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth.
- Garnish and enjoy!
Variations
- Swap out the extract. If you’re not a huge fan of peppermint or just want to try adding different flavors to your daily cup of joe, try almond or vanilla extract for a sweet, earthy flavor.
- Serve it iced. Use cold brew or chilled coffee to make this Peppermint Mocha and serve over a large glass of ice.
- Make it fancy. All of the peppermint flavors comes from the extract, but one of the best things about getting coffee from your favorite coffee shop is the fun adornments served on top. Don’t forget to top yours with a little flair for an extra treat.
What To Serve With It
As I mentioned above, there are several things that can make this Copy Cat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha feel extra special.
From extra garnishes to breakfast treats, the options on what to serve with peppermint mocha coffee. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Keto Whipped Cream
- Keto Chocolate Chips
- Sugar Free Candy Canes
- Keto Scones
- Protein Pancakes
More Delicious Drinks
- Iced Caramel Macchiato
- Mango Lassi
- Instant Pot Iced Tea
Peppermint Mocha | Keto Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 tsp instant coffee
- ▢ 2 tsp Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
- ▢ 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- ▢ 2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
- ▢ 1 tbsp Swerve
Instructions
- Place the instant coffee, Swerve, sugar-free chocolate chips, peppermint extract, and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth.
- Garnish and enjoy!
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Peppermint Mocha | Keto Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
Ingredients
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 2 tsp Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 tbsp Swerve
Instructions
- Place the instant coffee, Swerve, sugar-free chocolate chips, peppermint extract, and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth.
- Garnish and enjoy!
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If you need a one-pan meal that’s delicious and the whole family will love, you need to make this Teriyaki Chicken Bowl! It’s unbelievably easy to make and only has three simple ingredients.
Why This Chicken Teriyaki Bowl Will Be Your New Favorite Meal
- Fast. Made in under 30 minutes .
- Easy. Cook your Chicken Teriyaki, toss it with your favorite veggies or low-carb noodles and throw it in a bowl.
- Few Ingredients. Only three ingredients for a delicious family-friendly meal.
- Low Carb . Only 3 carbs per serving.
What You’ll Need To Make This Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Low Sugar Teriyaki Sauce
- Oil
Yep. Three ingredients, that’s it. This Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is perfect for cooking between grocery trips or if you’re on a budget.
How To Make A Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
I feel like a fraud calling this Teriyaki Chicken Bowl a recipe but you know what? It was so easy and so delicious that it’s definitely worth sharing.
Basically you cut up some chicken, you put it in a plastic baggie. You pour some ready made, lower sugar Teriyaki marinade over it, and then cook it, and hey presto! Homemade Teriyaki chicken in no time at all.
Here are the steps for making it:
- Put the chicken chunks into a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over it. Carefully close the bag, squeezing out all the air and let it marinade for 30 mins to an hour.
- Heat the oil in a pan with the stove turned on high, and when it’s shimmering, carefully pour the contents of the bag, chicken and sauce and all into the pan. Be careful because it’s going to splatter at this point.
- Keep the heat high and allow the chicken to brown before carefully turning over each piece with tongs. Let both sides brown well.
- Turn heat to low and put a lid on the pan so that the chicken can finish cooking under steam.
- Give it about 3-5 minutes and check to see if done.
- Use your tongs to get the pieces of chicken out so that you leave any extra oil and sauce in the pan.
Tips And Tricks For The Perfect Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
- Check the temperature. Overcooking your chicken will make for rubbery and dry chicken. Check for an internal temperature of 165F with your meat thermometer .
- Use A Nonstick Pan. Save yourself some scrubbing by using a castiron or Copper Pan.
- Use Your Imagination. Make a delicious Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with ingredients that fit your lifestyle and tastebuds.
What Do You Serve With A Chicken Teriyaki Bowl?
I can assure you this dish is perfectly delicious with just the marinated meat. It will satisfy even the most intense need for takeout.
However, you may be feeding a crowd, or not eating low carb. If that’s the case, here are a few ideas to jazz up your Teriyaki Chicken Bowl :
For Low Carb Chicken Teriyaki
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower Rice
- Julienned Peppers
- Shirataki Noodles
For A Family-Friendly Version
- Instant Pot Rice
- Carrots
- Wontons
Want More Low Carb Recipes?
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken - My most famous recipe.
- Buffalo Chicken Casserole - the perfect appetizer or meal.
- Keto Chicken Tenders - Your kids will beg you for these.
- French Garlic Chicken - Sauce good enough to drink.
- Creamy Chicken Salad - Great for meal prep.
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole - Comfort food without the carbs.
If you love a Chicken Teriyaki Bowl as much as we do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too!
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 3 Ingredient Chicken Teriyaki
Ingredients
- ▢ 9 ounces ( 255.15 g ) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs , boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 72 g ) Low Sugar Teriyaki Sauce
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Oil
Instructions
- Put the chicken chunks into a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over it. Carefully close the bag, squeezing out all the air and let it marinade for 30 mins to an hour.
- Heat the oil in a pan with the stove turned on high, and when it’s shimmering, carefully pour the contents of the bag, chicken and sauce and all into the pan. Be careful because it’s going to splatter at this point.
- Keep the heat high and allow the chicken to brown before carefully turning over each piece with tongs. Let both sides brown well.
- Turn heat to low and put a lid on the pan so that the chicken can finish cooking under steam.
- Give it about 3-5 minutes and check to see if done.
- Use your tongs to get the pieces of chicken out so that you leave any extra oil and sauce in the pan. Normally we’d put it over rice and so you’d want that sauce, but since there’s no rice in low carb eating, you may as well cut some sugar and oil by leaving the extra sauce in there.
- I served it with Szechuan cabbage.
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Originally Published December 6, 2015
Don’t forget to check out my other Ketocookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
