Have you ever researched the nutrition facts of a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha? It’s kind of terrifying. The popular 16oz holiday sipper is a whopping 440 CALORIES, 15 GRAMS of FAT, and 54 FREAKING GRAMS of SUGAR ?. OM Fitness to the rescue… This peppermint mocha contains…
112 CALORIES
1 GRAM of FAT
Refined-sugar-free!
11 GRAMS of PROTEIN

Phew! That’s much better. Better nutrition facts and the delicious flavor to boot!

 

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 cup milk of choice

1 cup coffee
2 Tbs cocoa powder
1 tsp stevia
1/2 tsp peppermint extract

 

Directions:

  1. Combine cocoa powder and milk in small pot
  2. Heat until cocoa powder is completely dissolved
  3. Combine remaining ingredients, and enjoy guilt-free!

Nutrition Facts:

Total Servings: 1
Calories: 112
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 1g

 

If you’re feeling fancy…

Add a peppermint stick for stirring – it may not be clean eating, but it’s okay to treat yo-self every now and then!

or

Top it off with whipped coconut cream

or

Stir in some cacao nibs for an added richness!