Oat Milk Skinny Peppermint Mocha (Dairy free & Nut free)

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Get into the holiday spirit with this skinny peppermint mocha! It's creamy and light with hints of chocolate and peppermint in every sip. A lighted up version of the classic Starbucks drink, this chocolaty oat milk latte is made nut free, dairy free, and vegan!

This Oat Milk Skinny Peppermint Mocha recipe is sponsored by SunButter. All thoughts are my own. Thank you so much for supporting brands that make The Fit Peach possible!

Cup of skinny peppermint mocha in a white mug.

A peppermint mocha is a staple this time of year. I mean chocolate + peppermint in drinkable form...how could you not?

Because this time of year can be filled with holiday treats (like my oatmeal cranberry white chocolate chip cookies and gluten free ginger snap cookies), a lightened up skinny peppermint mocha sounds pretty decent.

With a low fat plant milk and chocolate sunflower butter to provide some sweetness, this festive drink has it all - bold flavor, light consistency, and holiday cheer!

You'll also love my creamy dairy free hot chocolate and caramel oat milk latte too!

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Recipe characteristics
Ingredients and notes
How to make a skinny peppermint mocha
Toppings
Frequently asked questions
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Recipe characteristics

Naturally dairy free and vegan
Made with oat milk, making it a nut free drink
Silky smooth and creamy consistency
Hints of peppermint and real chocolate
A skinny version of the classic
Much cheaper than Starbucks

Ingredients and notes

Skinny peppermint mocha ingredients on a gray surface.

Coffee - Use strong coffee for the best flavor. You can also use espresso if you have that ability at home. Use 2 shot of espresso in each mocha.
Oat milk - Unsweetened and plain flavored is best. Make sure to shake it well before using it. Any type of nut milk will work if you aren't concerned about making this nut free. Skim milk is also an option to make this mocha.
Cacao powder - Provides and extra chocolaty flavor. Unsweetened cocoa powder will work as well.
Peppermint extract - A little goes a long way with this. Use peppermint extract, not mint.
Chocolate sunflower butter - This is how to get that creamy texture. Chocolate SunButter is slightly sweet so there is no need to add more sweetness to the drink.

Packet of chocolate sunflower butter resting on a gold platter.

How to make a skinny peppermint mocha

This festive drink is so easy to make you'll be making it all season long. No more $6 trips to Starbucks!

Simply add all the ingredients to a pot and bring it to a simmer. Stir well to incorporate the chocolate sunflower butter and cacao powder. I like to use a stiff whisk for this but you can also use a spoon or spatula. It should dissolve into the liquid after a few minutes.

Allow the mixture to simmer for about a minute. Watch the pot so make sure it doesn't spill over.

Scrape down the sides of the pot and pour into two coffee cups. Leave some room at the top so you can add some toppings.

Skinny peppermint mocha being poured into a mug on a gold platter.

Toppings

There are a few ways you can top your skinny peppermint mocha.

Whipped coconut cream - This is what I used. I love my whipped cream dispenser! I used it in my mini pumpkin pies. You use it the same way you would normal whipped cream. Simply add chilled coconut milk and a little vanilla to the base and shake a few times. Then attach the nitrogen cartridge. You will hear a hissing noise at the nitrogen flows into the base. Shake a few more times then dispense on top your peppermint mocha!
Chocolate shavings - Shave a a piece of your favorite chocolate bar over top of the whipped cream to deepen the chocolate flavor. You can also use chocolate chips.
Crushed candy canes - A festive touch! Crush a mini candy cane and sprinkle the pieces over your drink. This will also help to intensify the peppermint flavor.

Overhead view of a skinny peppermint mocha on a gold platter.

Frequently asked questions

How is this recipe different than Starbucks?

A Starbucks skinny peppermint mocha is made with nonfat milk, sugar-free peppermint syrup, skinny mocha sauce, and no whipped cream.
This recipe uses oat milk instead which has a low fat content and uses cacao for the chocolate flavor along with chocolate sunflower butter. The sunflower butter does have some sugar in it already so there is no need to sweet the drink further.
We also use whipped coconut cream on top (optional) because what is a peppermint mocha without a little cream?!

How many calories in a skinny peppermint mocha?

A typical grande skinny peppermint mocha at Starbucks is 160 calories. This recipe comes in just under 150 calories with the toppings.

What can I use to substitute the chocolate sunflower butter?

You can use regular sunflower butter with 1 tablespoon coconut sugar. If you aren't concerned about making this nut free, any type of nut butter will work with a little added coconut sugar or other sweetener of choice.

Can I use another type of milk?

Yes, any type of nut milk will work in this recipe and will still make it "skinny". Non-fat or skim milk will also work. If you aren't worried about making it "skinny", regular cow milk or even coconut milk works well.

Up close image of a mug full of skinny peppermint mocha.

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