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Spicy Cinnamon Mocha

Warm yourself up from the inside out with this lightly spicy cinnamon mocha latte. Simple to make, this fabulous coffee recipe tastes fantastic. Swap out your usual coffee for a special treat today.
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup coffee grounds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Whipped cream
  • Cinnamon sticks optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Add fresh grounds to coffeemaker. Sprinkle cinnamon over grounds, then brew a pot of coffee as normal.
    1/3 cup coffee grounds, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • While coffee brews, add half and half to saucepan. Turn heat to medium low, and add cocoa powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Stir to dissolve. Let heat while coffee brews, making sure the half and half doesn't boil. Once it steams, remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
    3/4 cup half and half, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pour half and half mixture into coffee cups, then pour cinnamon coffee over it. Top with whipped cream and a shake of cinnamon. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
    Whipped cream, Cinnamon sticks

Equipment

1 1/2 Quart Saucepan
Coffee Maker
Coffee Mugs

Notes

  • Add the cinnamon to the coffee grounds before you brew.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.