This homemade peppermint mocha creamer is made with just 6 simple ingredients and makes for the tastiest seasonal cup of coffee. Ditch your daily coffee shop run and replace it with this easy, homemade, natural ingredient version!

A peppermint mocha latte in a clear glass mug topped with whipped cream and a peppermint stick.

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As soon as the holidays hit, I’m a big fan of peppermint EVERYTHING, and peppermint mocha coffee is no exception. This version is made with 6 simple ingredients (including salt, if you even want to count that) and is incredibly easy to pull together, so there’s no reason to keep up the expensive coffee runs!

If you’re looking for more delicious coffee creamer recipes, we’ve got them! This cinnamon dolce latte, gingerbread coffee creamer, pistachio latte creamer, and brown sugar creamer are all easy to make and are sure to elevate your morning cup of coffee.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s easy to make – this recipe is as simple as adding the ingredients to a mason jar (or any other lidded jar that you have on hand) and shaking until well combined. That’s it!
  • It’s customizable – adjust the amount of sweetener to your liking and use whatever milk you have on hand.
  • It’s less expensive than the coffee shop – this recipe is much less expensive than a daily coffee shop run, so if you’re looking to save money, this is an easy way to do it!

Peppermint Mocha Recipe Ingredients

Only 6 ingredients stand between you and the most delightful coffee creamer! Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.

All of the ingredients for peppermint mocha creamer in different sized bowls on a pink marble surface.
  • Heavy whipping cream – heavy cream makes this recipe super creamy and delicious.
  • Whole milk – feel free to use any milk here (whole milk, 2%, or skim). Whole milk makes the recipe extra luscious, but whatever you have on hand works great.
  • Cocoa powder – make sure to grab pure cocoa powder here, not hot chocolate mix. You should be able to find cocoa powder on the baking aisle of your grocery store.
  • Maple syrup – pure maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this creamer.
  • Peppermint extract – again, this should be on the baking aisle of your local grocery store.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Recipe Variations and Modifications

  • Swap the milks – we chose whole milk for this recipe, but you can truly use whatever you have on hand. Half and half, 2%, oat milk, and almond milk will all work.
  • Make it dairy-free – to make this creamer dairy-free, use dairy-free heavy cream (Silk and Califia Farms both make one) or canned coconut milk in place of the heavy whipping cream and oat milk or almond milk in place of the whole milk.

How to Make a Peppermint Mocha Latte

This recipe is incredibly easy to make – all you need is a mason jar! Follow along below for the full how-to.

A mason jar of peppermint mocha coffee creamer.
A person pouring black coffee into a clear glass mug.

Step 1: Add the heavy cream, whole milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and salt to a mason jar (or other lidded jar), add the lid, and shake vigorously to combine.

Step 2: Pour your coffee into a mug, about half of the way full.

A person pouring peppermint mocha coffee creamer into a glass mug of coffee.
A person spooning homemade whipped cream on top of a peppermint latte in a clear glass mug.

Step 3: Fill the mug the rest of the way up with the peppermint mocha creamer.

Step 4: Add homemade whipped cream and crumbled peppermint candies, if you desire. Enjoy!

Recipe Tip

You can absolutely store your peppermint mocha creamer in the fridge, but because it’s homemade and does not contain any stabilizers, give it a good shake before pouring it into your coffee to combine any separation.

How to Serve

Serve your creamer with hot or iced coffee, and for the most coffee shop-like experience, be sure to dollop whipped cream (regular homemade whipped cream or dairy-free whipped cream) on top, followed by a dusting of crushed peppermint candy!

How to Store

Store the creamer in an airtight jar in the fridge. Be sure to check the expiration date on your milk and heavy cream – you’ll want to use your creamer by that date!

A peppermint mocha latte in a clear glass mug topped with whipped cream and a peppermint stick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is peppermint mocha creamer seasonal?

Both ready-made brands of peppermint mocha coffee creamer and peppermint mocha coffee shop lattes are seasonal. Another reason to ditch them and make your own – you can enjoy the festive flavor year round!

What kind of coffee should I use for this recipe?

Espresso, drip coffee, or cold brew will all work. Use whichever is your favorite!

Is cold brew the same as iced coffee?

Cold brew and iced coffee are not the same! Cold brew is brewed in cold water for 12ish hours, making it higher in caffeine than regular brewed coffee. Iced coffee is brewed hot (think: regular brewed coffee in a coffee pot) and then poured over ice.

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Peppermint Mocha Creamer

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Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
This homemade peppermint mocha creamer is made with just 6 simple ingredients and makes for the tastiest seasonal cup of coffee. Ditch your daily coffee shop run and replace it with this easy, homemade, natural ingredient version!

Ingredients  

  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup whole milk *See Note 1
  • ½ cup maple syrup *See Note 2
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions 

  • Add the heavy cream, whole milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and salt to a mason jar (or other lidded jar), add the lid, and shake vigorously to combine.
  • Pour your coffee into a mug, about halfway full.
  • Fill the mug the rest of the way up with the peppermint mocha creamer. *See Note 3
  • Add homemade whipped cream and crumbled peppermint candies, if you desire. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Note 1: skim, 2%, or any other milk will work just fine here
Note 2: reduce the amount of maple syrup or eliminate altogether depending on your desired sweetness 
Note 3: make this recipe your own by adding more or less coffee/creamer. You can’t mess it up!

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Additional Info

Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 144
Keyword: peppermint mocha, peppermint mocha creamer

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