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I have always enjoyed plant-based milks. Naturally, when I heard about oatmilk, I was curious to try it. I was super pleased with its delicious, rich flavor. Oatmilk usually fits into my day as a mid-morning snack. I often have a glass of Planet Oat Original Oatmilk by itself or with coffee. Today, I will share with you my iced mocha oatmilk recipe and I hope you enjoy this refreshing pick me up as much as I do!
Before I go any further, you may be wondering, “What is Oatmilk?”
Oatmilk is a beverage that is made from oats, as you may have guessed! It starts with oats and water and it has a rich creaminess. To me it tastes a lot like oatmeal, only it is cool and refreshing. I like that Planet Oat Oatmilk is an excellent source of calcium and vitamin A & D, has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, is non-GMO, and has 2g of soluble fiber. Oatmilk is a plant-based milk alternative. It is dairy free and vegan. It is also soy free, gluten free, tree nut free and peanut free in case you are wondering!
Refreshing Iced Mocha Oatmilk Recipe
You won’t believe how easy it is to make this iced mocha oatmilk recipe! We are talking a delicious coffee shop style treat in just a few minutes.
I used to work at Starbucks so I know how to make a coffee drink! An iced mocha should be made with espresso- 1 shot for a tall, 2 shots for a grande or venti. So keep that in mind when making this recipe. You can, however, choose to substitute iced coffee if you prefer and it will come out just as tasty as long as you adjust the proportions to be more ice coffee than oat milk since coffee is not as concentrated as espresso.
An iced mocha also requires a good chocolate syrup. I use a homemade version that is easy to make but you are welcome to use a store-bought chocolate syrup. For my homemade chocolate syrup, I used 3 tablespoons powdered cocoa, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of boiled water.
This delicious iced mocha oatmilk recipe is easy to make, refreshing and a sweet treat!
Ingredients
- 2 shots of espresso
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- ice cubes
- 1/2 cup Planet Oat Original Oatmilk
Instructions
- Pour 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup into a 16 ounce mason jar.
- Add 2 shots of hot espresso, swirl or stir to mix fully.
- Drizzle some extra chocolate syrup around the sides of the jar for looks and extra chocolate flavor. (Optional)
- Add ice to the top of the mason jar.
- Then fill with to the top with oatmilk.
- Serve as is if you like that layered look or stir gently for uniform mixed look.
Where To Buy Oatmilk:
If you are wondering where you might find oatmilk, it is probably in your local grocery store in the plant-based milk section. You can use the Planet Oat Store Locator here if you want to check before you head out: planetoat.com
Using Oatmilk In Recipes:
If you want to try using oatmilk in recipes too, it is a great 1:1 replacement for dairy in cooking and baking. It’s so creamy and great-tasting, that you may just want to drink it all by itself!
I hope you enjoy this iced mocha oatmilk recipe as a refreshing pick me up during the Summer! Tag me in your photos @familyfocusblog and @planetoatmilk!
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