Homemade Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Recipe
Make this easy Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha recipe at home with espresso, milk, and homemade white chocolate syrup.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso or instant coffee mixed in 4 oz water
- 4 oz milk or milk alternative
- ¾ cup ice cubes
- 1 dollop whipped cream optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon chocolate syrup Store-bought or homemade (see recipe below)
Instructions
- Brew the coffee. Make 2 shots of espresso if you have a machine. If not, use strong coffee or dissolve instant espresso powder in 4 oz cold water. Let it cool a bit.
- Make the white chocolate sauce. You can buy it ready-made or make your own. To make it at home, start with white chocolate chips.
- Add milk and heat over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Or, microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until melted.
- Let it cool before using. (This makes enough for about 5 drinks. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.)
- Measure the milk and keep it cold. Whole milk works great, but you can use almond, oat, or skim milk. In a tall glass, pour in the cooled espresso or coffee. Add the chilled milk, vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons white chocolate sauce. Stir well.
- Fill a serving glass with about ¾ cup ice. Pour the coffee mixture over the ice.
- For the full Starbucks feel, top with whipped cream and a drizzle of white chocolate sauce. You can also sprinkle chocolate shavings, cocoa, or cinnamon on top.
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Notes
- The nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
- Espresso shots: No machine? No problem. You can use instant coffee or espresso powder instead. If you do brew espresso, go for good beans. I love medium roast Colombian Supremo for its smooth finish with hints of chocolate and caramel.
- Milk: I usually use whole milk, but you can swap in skim, almond, oat, or any milk you like.
- White chocolate sauce: Grab a bottle at the store, or make your own by melting white chocolate chips with a little milk.
- Ice cubes: To keep it perfectly chilled.
- Whipped cream (optional): For an indulgent coffeehouse touch.
- Chocolate shavings, cinnamon, or cocoa powder (optional): Just a sprinkle makes it extra pretty.
- The homemade white chocolate sauce will keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Sugar-free: use sugar-free white chocolate syrup.
- Dairy-free: use oat or almond milk with dairy-free white chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg
