Creamy espresso blends perfectly with chocolate and almond milk, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt, making this Sea Salt Caramel Mocha irresistibly delicious!
Caffeine, it practically runs through my veins. I remember when I was little thinking how in the World can my mom and dad drink that stuff, yuck!
It wasn’t until I was in college that I even remotely liked coffee and I owe that to my job as a barista.
As your job you are required to taste all sorts of espresso, coffee, pastries, etc so you can accurately describe and pair them when speaking with customers. Let me just say, best.job.ever.
And so began my love of coffee.
I like my coffee flavored. The actual coffee itself doesn’t need to be flavored but I always add either a sugar free syrup or sugar free creamers. Sometimes both. In my opinion, I don’t need 1 days’ worth of my sugar consumption to come from my cup o’ joe. We love the sugar-free syrups from Torani.
I have also turned my husband into an espresso connoisseur, only getting his americano from “The Siren.”
I’m a huge fan of coffee flavored everything. Chocolate, cocktails, tiramisu, if it’s got coffee in it, I’m ordering it.
If you remember I made these delicious Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies last year. I have 6 bags of espresso chocolate chips hoarded in my freezer right now. Which, come to think of it, I should whip up another batch of cookies.
Now we have an espresso machine at home, so we can make our own version of lattes and skip the drive through. This save us money, time and it’s healthier too.
We recently discovered Gourmesso coffee capsules and we’re in love. We found them around the time of the holidays, so our entire family would gather around the espresso machine in awe. We had fun experimenting with different varieties and everyone taking a sip. Brought me back to my early days of being a barista. We came to the conclusion, we all loved house blend lungo dark. I’ve got my eye on their coconut – soffio noce di cocco next.
This Sea Salt Caramel Mocha couldn’t be easier to whip up. It’s perfect for getting your fuel on those busy mornings, saving money and being your own personal barista.
I started by heating up some almond milk and mixing it with unsweetened cocoa powder and some stevia. I love to use this Handheld Electric Milk Frother
Sea Salt Caramel Mocha
Cook
Total
Yield 1 (14oz) mocha
Creamy espresso blends perfectly with chocolate and almond milk, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt, making this Sea Salt Caramel Mocha irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
3/4 cup milk, I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 stevia packet
2 shots espresso
whipped cream, I used fat free Reddi Whip
1/2 tablespoon caramel sauce, I used sugar free
1/2 tablespoon chocolate sauce, I used sugar free
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
In microwave, heat milk for 2 minutes or until hot.
Add cocoa powder and stevia to hot milk. Whisk until combined.
Add espresso and stir.
Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt.
*you may want to adjust the stevia to your preferred level of sweetness. I found that 1 pack was sweet while still having a strong coffee taste.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (14 oz) mocha
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 74 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 3 g | 5% | |
Sodium 696 mg | 29% | |
Total Carbohydrates 13 g | 4% | |
Dietary Fiber 5 g | 20% | |
Sugars 1 g | ||
Protein 1 g | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
It’s absolutely delicious! What I love about being your own barista is the countless was you can craft your own beverage. My husband loves Americano, so we just run a few coffee capsules through the machine, and in no time, he has an Americano just the way he likes it.
If you’re a coffee lover like me, and caffeine runs through your veins, give this Sea Salt Caramel Mocha a try. It’ll satisfy your coffee craving and your indulgent side.
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valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
That beverage looks and sounds fabulous! It looks so good I my have almost licked my screen!
Megan Marlowe says
LOL! It’s definitely a great way to start a Monday, that’s for sure! 😉
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
I drink my coffee black – but every so often, I get a hankering for something a little more indulgent — I think this qualifies.
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says
I also used to work as a barista 🙂 It was one of those jobs when I was studying at university, and I loved it! Even to this day, I can tell if the milk has been warmed to the right temperature or if they left the espresso sitting for too long 😉 Alas, we don’t have any fancy coffee machine at home, but we do have a milk frother – an essential gadget, in my opinion!
Megan Marlowe says
I worked as a barista in college as well and I still remember the recipes for *almost* every drink! It’s a good life skill to have! 😉
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
You worked as a barista?! How fun! I love making espresso drinks at home, and mocha with sea salt sounds fantastic!
Megan Marlowe says
thank you, Sarah! Yes, I did. It was such a fun job!
Ali from Home & Plate says
I am not a big coffee fan but can never say no to something that looks as delicious as this mocha. It looks like deassert to me and I am all for one of these to celebrate the day. Looks wonderful.
Megan Marlowe says
You could even make this into a hot chocolate. Just skip the espresso and add more milk! 🙂
Dannii says
Oh my goodness! With recipes like this, I would never need to go to Starbucks again. I love salted caramel anything!
Megan Marlowe says
Me too! And you’ll save money! It’s a win-win!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
This looks gorgeous! I love those swirls of sauce on top, so pretty. Salted caramel is always a winner for me.
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you so much! Me too! I’m a sucker for salted caramel!
Vanessa Price says
I love using almond milk in my coffee because it’s a little creamier than low fat milk but still low in calories. But then topping with a little whipped cream gives you that extra indulgence a special coffee is supposed to have, am I right!?
Megan Marlowe says
Absolutely! I just love almond milk! Thank you!
linda spiker says
That is some dreaminess in a mug right there!
Megan Marlowe says
Absolutely! ?
stephanie@applesforcj says
I love the addition of almond milk in here. I normally drink my coffee with just half & half no sugar. So it’s great this is sugar free 🙂
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you!
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
Only 74 cals? This is the epitome of the most glorious coffee drink ever!
Megan Marlowe says
Isn’t it though?! ?? thank you!
Bethany says
I could go for this right now! It look so yummy!!
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you very much, Bethany!
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you!
Manila Spoon says
I always love the sweet and salty flavor combo as it always delights my taste buds! Now I am even happier I can make this fabulous salt and caramel mocha at home!
Megan Marlowe says
Yes, salty and sweet is my jam! That combo can’t be beat!
Oana@AdoreFoods says
Now, this is a lovely, perfect cup of coffee! I usually have my regular flat white but I have to treat myself with your salty caramel mocha recipe over the weekend 🙂
Megan Marlowe says
It’s delicious and low in fat, calories and sugar so it’s the perfect “indulgence” ??
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says
I’m a big mocha drinker and this version looks amazing! Pinning and making for my Sunday morning coffee drink!!
Megan Marlowe says
Awesome! I hope you enjoy!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I saw your mocha on Facebook, and now I’m here to check out the recipe! I’m not a coffee drinker, but this drink looks amazing!
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you! You could eliminate the coffee and add more milk and make it a hot chocolate! ?
Sarah | Away From the Box says
I love coffee everything too! Any time we go out for ice cream, coffee is my flavor. Everyone calls me an old fart. Apparently only old people like coffee ice cream? LOL. Whatever. I just had Starbucks this morning but I soooooo wish I had this instead! Totally making this tomorrow!
Megan Marlowe says
I love coffee ice cream so we can be old farts together! Hope you love it! Thanks!
Just Jo says
I saw this on Pinterest and oh my, did I have to rush over to see the full recipe! Coffee runs in my veins too – I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to live without it 😀 Will have to see if I can find those pods here in England 😀
Byron Thomas says
We share a love of coffee! Like you, I love anything coffee flavoured, especially chocolate! I was reading through your ingredient list and instructions and was quite surprised to see how low in calorie count this drink actually is – that means I can have two cups, right? 🙂
Megan Marlowe says
Heck yeah! Low in sugar, fat and calories! It’s a win all around!
linda spiker says
My oh my! Does that look amazingly decadent. What a way to start the morning!
Megan Marlowe says
Absolutely! Thanks Linda!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
Torani sugar free is AMAZING – I love how they get such good flavor in their syrups, that you can’t tell they’re sugar free (although not sugar free, try their Caramal Bourbon – it’s CRAZY good).
This looks like a really special way to enjoy a cup of coffee – I must try it when I next need a fix!
Megan Marlowe says
Yes, we love Torani! Oh, I’ll try that caramel bourbon as an indulgence!
Ashley - Forking Up says
Ohhh I love all the low-fat or sugar free options you have in here! It looks so decadent but won’t totally break my diet, so it’s a total win for me!
Megan Marlowe says
Absolutely! Thank you, Ashley!
Anne Murphy says
You know – I look at those lovely drinks in the coffee bars, and they look good – but if I”m there, I’m taking a quick break between clients. I want something luxurious like this when I get home, and can put my feet up and give it the attention it deserves!
So now, with this recipe, I can do that…
Megan Marlowe says
YAY! So glad we could help you relax, you deserve it and this sea salt caramel mocha! 😉
Tara @ Simple Food 365 says
So, my blood might be made up of 90 percent coffee. This post is right up my alley. I love the combination of flavors in this coffee! I can absolutely see this being a great way to start a cold winter morning here in Ohio.
Megan Marlowe says
I’m with you! I think my blood is coffee, LOL! 😉
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
We are serious coffee people and believe it or not my 12 year old and 6 year old loves coffee as well and I make lattes (kind of) with more milk and less coffee as a treat or on a weekend. I would love to have worked as a Barista. Your photographs are marvelous and makes me want to grab the coffee from the screen.
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you so much! My kids like coffee too! 🙂
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says
Those chocolate and caramel drizzles are just gorgeous! They make me want to grab a mug and drink the whole thing, even though I don’t drink any coffee.
picaram says
I love sea salt drinks! Thank you for the recipe! Gonna try it!