Homemade Mocha Coffee Creamer: An Easy Coffee Creamer Recipe

Making homemade mocha coffee creamer is an easy way to add chocolate flavor to your morning coffee, and you control the ingredients and sweetness.

You can make a basic mocha coffee creamer in about five minutes on the stove (plus cooling time).

It's mostly whisking the ingredients together and gently heating until smooth.

I’ve been making this homemade mocha coffee creamer for years. It is a great addition to any coffee drink, but it is especially good for daily morning coffee.

This article provides all the information you need to make your own mocha coffee creamer.

Let’s get started!

What is mocha coffee creamer?

Mocha coffee creamer is a type of coffee creamer that is made with chocolate flavoring. It usually has a dark brown color and has a creamy consistency.

With this quick recipe, you can add a mocha-style flavor to coffee in minutes, without needing a bottle of creamer.

After preparing this coffee creamer, you can use it instantly in your preferred coffee and store the remainder in the fridge for future use.

What is mocha coffee creamer made of?

This homemade mocha creamer is made with only three ingredients:

• Whole milk
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Cocoa powder

That’s all you need to make a delicious jar of mocha coffee creamer at home.

You can add some sugar or other flavoring to this creamer if you can’t find sweetened condensed milk.

Sweetened condensed milk makes this creamer noticeably sweet, so you usually don't need extra sugar. Taste first, then adjust.

You can swap whole milk for 2% or skim milk to reduce richness, or use a milk alternative; just know some plant milks are already sweetened, which can make the creamer taste sweeter.

Any milk will work here, but the final texture depends on it: whole milk makes it creamier, while lower-fat or plant-based milks make it lighter.

I like to use cocoa powder to make this a mocha-flavored coffee creamer.

Cocoa powder tends to clump in cold liquids, so warming the mixture gently while whisking helps it dissolve smoothly.

I’ll talk more about the best way to make this creamer at home, but first, you might be wondering if you can also use chocolate for your creamer instead:

Can you make mocha coffee creamer with chocolate?

Yes, you can make mocha coffee creamer with chocolate. I recommend using 1 tbsp of chocolate (15 grams) instead of 1 tsp (7 grams) of cocoa powder.

Chocolate-based versions can taste sweeter than cocoa-based ones (and the sweetness varies by chocolate type), so start with less and add more only if needed.

I prefer using at least 70% dark chocolate for recipes like this, so you can enjoy the full flavor of chocolate in your coffee creamer.

It’s similar to adding cocoa powder or dark chocolate to coffee, but you’ll achieve a fuller flavor with this coffee creamer recipe.

To make homemade mocha chocolate coffee creamer, you can follow the steps below:

1. Start by melting some chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or a saucepan set over low heat.
2. Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and condensed milk.
4. Add the chocolate to the bowl and mix until the creamer is well combined.
5. Let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container.

You could also chop (or break) the chocolate bar into smaller pieces and add it to the mixture while heating it, just like listed below in the recipe card:

To what coffees can you add this coffee creamer?

You can use this coffee creamer for the daily coffees you enjoy preparing.

You can make coffee with a French press, Chemex, or a different coffee brewer you prefer.

All coffees go well with this slightly sweet coffee creamer. I like to add this coffee creamer to coffee made with a French press.

French press coffee is more robust, so adding a bit of creamer to it works amazingly.

Depending on the type of coffee you prefer to make, you can use a bit more coffee creamer, but more on this below.

How many calories are in mocha coffee creamer?

This mocha coffee creamer contains approximately 74 calories per 2 tablespoons (exact calorie count varies by brand and method of measurement/pouring).

I found that adding two tablespoons to an 8-ounce cup of coffee (0.24 L) will give it a slightly sweet flavor that is perfect.

If you prefer your coffee on the sweeter side, you might want to add a bit more creamer to it.

More coffee creamers to try

Not sure yet if the mocha creamer fits you? Or just curious to see which coffee creamers are out there?

I've got you covered! Check out the lists below to find great coffee creamers:

• Caramel Coffee Creamer
• Cinnamon Coffee Creamer
• French Vanilla Creamer
• Gingerbread Coffee Creamer
• Nutella Coffee Creamer
• Pumpkin Spice Creamer

And for even more options, check out the coffee add-ins hub here!

Conclusion

That’s all!

So, what do you think? Have I convinced you that making your own mocha coffee creamer is worth the effort and time?

With just three ingredients, you can enjoy a sweetened cup of coffee in no time.

It’s a simple recipe that is easy for anyone to do at home, so why not give it a try?

Coffee recipes to try

• Mocha Cappuccino: What Is It & How Do You Make It at Home?
• Mocha Macchiato: What Is It & How Do You Make It at Home?
• How to Make a Mocha at Home: Easy Recipe to Try
• Mocha Breve (A Quick & Easy Recipe to Try)

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