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A rich and creamy Keto Mocha is my favorite way to start the day! I add a collagen protein powder and butter/ghee to keep my protein and fat levels up and use it to break my fast post workout.
Is that totally weird? I used to have a protein smoothie after working out but I never lost any weight, too much sugar in the fruit I guess. There are no worries about sugar with this Keto Mocha recipe!
How to make a Keto Mocha at Home:
Add the cocoa powder, collagen power, monkfruit sweetener and stevia to a 16 ounce mug.
Pour in the espresso and vanilla extract, stir to combine.
Add some of the steamed milk and the ghee to the mug. Stir until all of the powder is dissolved.
Add the remaining milk and foam, stir to combine and serve.
You can call it good at this point, or if you are feeling really decadent you can top off your mocha with whipped cream and shaved unsweetened chocolate!
Now kick back and enjoy your creation!! Yes, this is how I relax and brainstorm, and force myself to step away from the computer for a few minutes.
Minus the whipped cream, I am lactose-intolerant. 🙁 It just looks so pretty topped with whipped cream!!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Technically this Bulletproof Collagen Protein Powder is not a complete protein, it is missing tryptophan. I use it more for the collagen than the protein, I’m hoping to give my skin a boost! Use your favorite brand.
- I used Unsweetened Cocoa Powder because it has less carbs than Cacao Powder. It also has a deeper, richer taste…at least to me. Either one works.
- I use my favorite Golden Lakanto Monkfruit/Erythritol sweetener. Use code YUMMYHEALTHYKETO15% for 15% off Lakanto Products
- Adding Stevia Powder adds another layer of sweetness without adding any carbs.
- I used Ghee because I am severely allergic to coconut! Feel free to substitute coconut oil, MCT oil or coconut cream if you prefer.
- Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk does not contain carageenan or guar gum. Feel free to substitute homemade almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk.
- If you do not have an espresso machine at home, you can substitute double-strength brewed coffee.
- Most espresso machines sold for home use do not have enough power to steam milk. You can “froth” heated milk with a hand blender or pour your mocha into a high speed blender to mix it up.
Tools used to create this recipe:
Lelit Commercial Espresso Machine – I actually have the Diana but it has been discontinued.
Coffee Grinder – grinds the beans perfectly for espresso!
Black Rifle Espresso Beans – they also sell Just Decaf beans on their website
This De’Longhi Espresso Machine is also a good machine, they just don’t hold up well when used every day.
I have a tutorial post on how to make Classic Espresso on Cooking with Curls if you would like to check it out.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Enjoy!!
Keto Mocha
Equipment
- Espresso Machine
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder or cacao powder if you prefer
- 1 Tablespoon erythritol sweetener I used Lakanto Golden
- 1/32 teaspoon pure stevia powder no fillers, not truvia or stevia in the raw
- 2 Tablespoons collagen protein powder 1 scoop
- 2 ounces espresso or double-strength coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon ghee butter, MCT oil, coconut oil
- 8 ounces unsweetened vanilla almond milk substitute milk of your choice
Instructions
- Add the cocoa powder, collagen power, monkfruit sweetener and stevia to a 16 ounce mug.
- Pour in the espresso and vanilla extract, stir to combine.
- Add some of the steamed milk and the ghee to the mug. Stir until all of the powder is dissolved.
- Add the remaining milk and foam, stir to combine and serve.
- Top with whipped cream and shaved unsweetened chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Technically this Bulletproof Collagen Protein Powder is not a complete protein, it is missing tryptophan. I use it more for the collagen than the protein, I’m hoping to give my skin a boost! Use your favorite brand.
- I used Unsweetened Cocoa Powder because it has less carbs than Cacao Powder. It also has a deeper, richer taste…at least to me. Either one works.
- I use my favorite Golden Lakanto Monkfruit/Erythritol sweetener. Use code YUMMYHEALTHYKETO15% for 15% off Lakanto Products
- Adding Stevia Powder adds another layer of sweetness without adding any carbs.
- I used Ghee because I am severely allergic to coconut! Feel free to substitute coconut oil, MCT oil or coconut cream if you prefer.
- Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk does not contain carageenan or guar gum. Feel free to substitute homemade almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk.
- If you do not have an espresso machine at home, you can substitute double-strength brewed coffee.
- Most espresso machines sold for home use do not have enough power to steam milk. You can “froth” heated milk with a hand blender or pour your mocha into a high speed blender to mix it up.
- 5 carbs – 2 fiber = 3 net carbs
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