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Paleo Cafe Mocha

October 28, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 15 Comments

 

I have made a lot of sacrifices in the name of healing, but coffee isn’t one of them.  I kept my one cup a day because frankly, I am a better mom, wife, and person with it.  I don’t want to get all crazy about my coffee but I am a loyal follower.  The funny thing is once I walked away from the environment of the Grande, Quad, Nonfat, One-Pump, No-Whip, Mocha, my appreciation for REAL coffee, GOOD coffee, made me realize I didn’t need a lot of artificial garbage in it.

Admittedly though, I do not drink my coffee black.  Go ahead, tell me how I am not a REAL coffee drinker unless I drink it scalding and black as night.  That’s okay, I’ve been called much worse.  I enjoy mine rich and creamy and slightly sweetened, arguably not as gross as the coffee shops make their drinks, but I do like a lil sass mixed in.

Well with the cooling temps (not that I don’t drink hot coffee year round, cuz I do), I was inspired by a reader’s request for homemade chocolate syrup.  So this morning when I woke and had to make 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and my daily coffee, I figured I might as well get this whole chocolate thing started early.  Why not!? Here is the result: a luxurious, creamy, chocolatey coffee drink that took minutes to make! You can make the chocolate cream and add it to milks and other beverages for a gunk free alternative to chocolate syrup sold on store shelves. It makes a big batch so refrigerate it throughout the week and use it as needed!

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cream:

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup allergen friendly chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon 100% pure vanilla extract

For the Mocha:

  • 1/4 cup chocolate cream
  • 8 ounces freshly brewed coffee
  • Optional: coconut whipped cream
  • Optional: cacao nibs or chocolate shavings
  1. In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk and chocolate chips
  2. Over medium/high heat, stir the two until the chocolate melts and can be whisked into the coconut milk
  3. Transfer the mixture to a blender (or use immersion blender) and add vanilla extract
  4. Blend until combined well and creamy
  5. To make the mocha, pour 1/4 of the chocolate cream into a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee and stir well (you may add more if you like)
  6. Top with coconut whipped cream and/or cacao nibs for an indulgent treat

cafe mocha

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    October 28, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    This sounds delicious! But mostly wanted to write & say that it’s so nice to hear about someone else who really likes their coffee and doesn’t drink it black!

    Reply
    • predominantlypaleo says

      October 28, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Right? I can’t help myself!

      Reply
  2. Karen says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:01 am

    Just starting ..feeling a little overwhelmed

    Reply
  3. Sarah says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:59 am

    How do you store your left over chocolate cream?

    Reply
    • predominantlypaleo says

      November 19, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      In a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week!

      Reply
  4. Gill says

    October 28, 2016 at 2:41 am

    Oh my word- I LOvE coffee and chocolate and this sounds AMAZING! I may sey my alarm a little early so I can enjoy before the kids wake….and tall the beautiful chaos begins!!

    Reply
  5. kelly says

    November 2, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    I’ve recently been diagnosed with autoimmunity and need to give up dairy, but the thought of giving up morning mocha was just adding insult to injury!

    My nutritionist passed your recipe on to me and I made my first cup this morning. I LOVE IT! I had been trying raw cacao powder, stevia, and coconut milk, but it just wasn’t doing it for me. This is perfect.

    Reply
    • predominantlypaleo says

      November 2, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      I am so glad to hear this!!! Thank you!

      Reply

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After being gluten free for 4 years, and having a multitude of chronic health issues, she realized there was still too much processed “food” in her pantry and change was needed. Jennifer began feeding her family more meals from WHOLE foods and less from boxes. Her recipes are predominantly paleo, meaning they are free of grain, gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, but make allowances for a few treats and sweets. She believes food can be medicine when used appropriately and that a few changes now can equate to huge benefits later. Healthy food does not need to be flavorless and void of personality, which she aims to accomplish through her many recipes.

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