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Creamy Almond Joy Mocha Bliss

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A luscious, nutty, chocolatey coffee drink blending espresso, almond butter, and coconut milk for a cozy indulgence perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 shot (1 oz / 30 ml) freshly brewed espresso or ยฝ cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons smooth almond butter
  • ยพ cup (180 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjust to taste
  • ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon toasted shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted slivered almonds (for garnish)
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare 1 shot (1 oz / 30 ml) of espresso or ยฝ cup (120 ml) of strong brewed coffee. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine ยพ cup (180 ml) canned coconut milk, 2 tablespoons almond butter, and 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk gently and heat until warm but not boiling, about 3โ€“4 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey), ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Continue whisking until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the brewed coffee or espresso into a large mug. Slowly add the warm coconut-almond-chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Toast 1 tablespoon shredded coconut and 1 teaspoon slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle toasted coconut and almonds on top of the drink and serve immediately.

Notes

Warm the coconut milk mixture gently to avoid scorching. Whisk well for a silky texture. Toast coconut and almonds carefully to prevent burning. For iced version, cool mixture and blend with ice and coffee.

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