The mocha is a beverage that transcends Italian cafe culture and Yemeni coffee history. ‘Mocha’ are coffee beans that had a distinctively chocolatey taste imported from al-Moka, a bustling port city in 17th century Yemen that once reigned as the world’s coffee bean port. The luscious chocolatey flavour of mocha coffee makes it a great ingredient for many desserts and beverages. Love the bittersweet taste of mocha? Here are some no-bake recipes that you can make with mocha coffee powder at home!
Chocolate energy balls
In need of a quick, healthy snack to give you an energy boost? These bite-sized chocolate energy balls use staple ingredients and can be prepared in just 5 minutes — a creative take on your usual chocolate bars minus the unhealthy processed sugar and calories. The ingredients you need are quick oats, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, almond butter and mini chocolate chips. You can also opt to add crushed cashews or almond nuts to it for an extra crunch.
Firstly, mix together oats, cocoa powder, mocha coffee powder, and salt until combined in a mixing bowl. After that, add vanilla extract, almond butter, chocolate chips into the mixture, then stir until it is uniform and sticks together. Roll them into balls according to your preferred size and it’s ready to eat. Refrigerate any leftovers — now you can head to the fridge and pop these chewy and fudgy chocolate balls in your mouth for an instant sweet treat!
Mocha fudge pudding parfaits
The mocha fudge pudding parfait is a delicious dessert that looks dreamy and tastes yummy with luscious layers of cream and smooth pudding. Perfect for festive celebrations and parties, this cold, sweet treat is a great dessert to end a meal right and wow your guests with its delectable presentation!
Firstly, crush the Oreo cookies and mix the cream together until it becomes a thick paste and set aside. Next, use a mixer and beat the softened cream cheese and sugar. In a separate bowl, dissolve a few spoons of instant coffee in milk, then add it to the cream cheese mixture. After that, make pudding layers by whisking together milk and chocolate fudge pudding mix. Refrigerate the pudding until it thickens. Lastly, layer several parfait glasses with cookie crumbs, coffee cheesecake and fudge pudding — make sure every layer is well-balanced for the perfect texture and flavour combinations! Refrigerate the parfaits before serving.
Mocha latte
A cup of rich and creamy mocha latte is a comforting beverage for any weather at any time — enjoy a warm cup of mocha on chilly nights or iced mocha to refresh yourselves on hot days!
Start off by brewing some strong coffee, then mix the coffee brew and hot chocolate mix together in a mug. Next, heat up the milk on a stove until it’s around 100 degrees. Use an aerator to froth the milk or whisk vigorously by hand until the milk has a layer of foam. After that, pour the frothed milk into the coffee. Give your drink a festive look by garnishing it with whipped cream, cocoa powder or add a candy cane in as a stirring spoon!
Conclusion
Can’t get enough of mocha-flavoured dessert and beverages? Come try out the NESCAFÉ Latte Mocha coffee — a sensational brew for chocolate and coffee lovers alike! A delicious alternative to your regular cup of robust coffee, NESCAFÉ Latte Mocha is a luscious chocolatey treat that combines real coffee and rich chocolate. Packed in convenient sachets, just mix a packet of NESCAFÉ Latte Mocha instant coffee with hot water to make a warm cup or chilled glass of mocha to be enjoyed in an instant!
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