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10 Delicious Dark Chocolate Coffee Recipes To Liven Up Your Day

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If you're really done with paying a steep price tag for a cup of chocolate coffee every time, then it's time to switch to a home-made alternate. I mean, why shell out $4-$6 for each cup when you can make those delicious coffee drinks at your home?

Several studies show that coffee and dark chocolate can beneficial for you. Dark chocolate is actually mood booster, lowers blood pressure and also increases the good cholesterol. And, coffee itself increases alertness and supply anti-carcinogens that help fight against many diseases.

So, dark chocolate in combination with coffee in any drink is an absolute win-win situation and the best part about handcrafted drinks is that you can control the exact amount of calories and nutritious value of ingredients, you're adding in!

These recipes are a must-have in your recipes book, they are super delicious, easy to make and a real treat whenever you need it.

1. Dark Chocolate Mocha

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

A truly delicious DIY recipe that won't let you down in front of family or friends anytime. With this one, you'll surely get thumbs up, no kidding! 

If you're a huge chocolate fan, like me who can't resist the sweet sight of coffee and chocolate then this recipe can help you curb that craving.

What will you need?

  • Milk (1 cup)
  • Sugar (2 tbsp.)
  • Whipped cream (4 tbsps.)
  • Dark cocoa powder (2 tbsps.)
  • Ground coffee (4 tbsp.)
  • Vanilla Extract (half teaspoon)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Using a coffee maker, brew 2-8 ounce cups of coffee, just like you do it normally.
  • Take a small saucepan, add the milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and dark cocoa and whisk.
  • Put this saucepan on low-medium heat and whisk occasionally while it’s on the heat for 5-8 minutes
  • Make sure the mixture doesn’t boil by stirring it and also that it doesn’t come to a boil.
  • Take a coffee mug and add the brewed coffee to it
  • Now add the chocolate milk mixture you made in the saucepan
  • Top this delicious blend with whipped cream. Sprinkle some cocoa powder and serve!

2. Dark Chocolate Coffee

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

I’m not always in the mood for a fancy drink, sometimes I just want something simple to give me a real caffeine boost!

This dark chocolate coffee has some great nutritional value to it so if you're on Keto diet and looking for a delicious beverage without adding some extra calories then this drink is a savior. 

Dark chocolate with coffee is a marvelous combo so-to-speak. The stash of antioxidants in this drink will help you kick off that laze day and help you fix your sugary cravings!

What will you need?

  • Sugar (4 teaspoons)
  • Milk (low fat, 4 cups)
  • Instant coffee powder (4 teaspoons)
  • Dark chocolate (100 grams)
  • Hazelnut syrup (5 drops)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a microwave proof container and add half a cup of low-fat milk in it.
  • Switch your microwave to HIGH for 30 seconds and put the milk container in it.
  • Put this saucepan on low-medium heat and whisk occasionally while it’s on the heat for 5-8 minutes.
  • Take out the container from the microwave.
  • Take a bowl and put in the coffee powder, sugar, melted chocolate, and half a cup milk.
  • Whisk all the ingredients really well till there are no lumps left.
  • When the mixture is frothy, add the hazelnut syrup to it.
  • Take a tall glass and add one tablespoon of the coffee mixture to it.
  • Put the microwaved hot milk over it.
  • Mix this well.
  • Take another cup and add milk to it foam the mixture using a foamer.
  • Add this to the tall glass.
  • Sprinkle some cinnamon powder. Sip and enjoy!

3. Keto Dark Chocolate Bulletproof Coffee

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

The average breakfast can get pretty much boring especially if you are a keto dieter!

If you are looking for calories that match your requirement such as in intermittent fasting, this dark chocolate caffeinated beverage has a great satisfactory feeling- a guilt-free one and its satiating!

What will you need?

  • Serving Coffee (1 cup)
  • Egg yolk (2 large)
  • Coconut Oil ( 4 tbsps.)
  • Dark chocolate chips (about 35)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a bowl, crack two eggs and separate out the yolks, separating the whites.
  • Brew your coffee.
  • Take a blender, add the dark chocolate chips.
  • Put in the two egg yolks.
  • Put in the hot brewed coffee.
  • Blend at high to mix it well.
  • Pour out in a cup and enjoy your nutrition filled drink with every sip!

4. Dark Chocolate Latte

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Some afternoons, you just need a break from all the hectic routines, working hours on your laptop and perhaps a hot day trip. You just want to enjoy a chilled gourmet drink made with whatever is lying in your kitchen, no expensive ingredients or too many preservatives either.

I always say this; a home-crafted cup of java with the right recipe is always a class apart! It draws no parallel to store-bought, just one of its own kinds. Lovely!

Try this easy, taste buds- tantalizing recipe and enjoy every sip!

What will you need?

  • Milk (3/4 of a cup)
  • Brewed coffee (strong, half a cup)
  • Honey (1 tbsp.)
  • Colorful sprinkles
  • Marshmallows
  • Dark Chocolate Syrup (2-4 tbsps.)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a saucepan and add milk to it. Put it on low heat and simmer the mixture. Later add 3 tablespoons of chocolate syrup to this.
  • Take this off the heat and blend to pulse till the mixture becomes frothy.
  • Take a tall glass and cover the rims of the glass with honey and some sprinkles.
  • Pour coffee into the tall glass.
  • Add the frothed milk to it.
  • Drop in a marshmallow, drizzle one tablespoon of dark chocolate syrup and the sprinkles.
  • Serve immediately!

5. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mocha

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Looking for a festive holiday drink? Make this one at home!

It’s around Christmas time when you feel like you need some great caffeinated beverage variations to keep your friends and family entertained, well if you’ve been on the quest for some, this one is a great pick!

All that froth and extra decadence is itself mouth-watering at first sight. Think about the delicious flavors of this java melting in your mouth making you feel oh-so-happy! You’ll be up before you know it for another cup!

What will you need?

  • Milk (4 cups)
  • Dark chocolate sauce (half a cup)
  • Mocha coffee (strongly brewed)
  • Peppermint syrup (quarter of a cup)
  • Peppermint (crushed)
  • Vanilla (half a teaspoon)
  • Sugar (powdered form, 2 tbsps.)
  • Heavy whipping cream (2 tbsps.)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a medium-sized saucepan and add milk to it.
  • Add the chocolate syrup, peppermint syrup, and heat all these ingredients on medium heat in the saucepan till they start steaming.
  • Add the brewed coffee to this saucepan, mix and pour out in a cup.
  • Take a steel bowl, put it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Take it out and add the heavy whipping cream, sugar and beat on high speed till stiff peaks start forming. At this point, add the vanilla.
  • Keep in the refrigerator.
  • Add a dollop of this cream on the dark chocolate mocha in the cup.
  • Sprinkle with crushed peppermint and a tablespoon of dark chocolate syrup on the top and enjoy!

6. Dark Chocolate Vanilla Bean Hot Cocoa

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

If nothing is working to help keep warm, this drink is going to make wonders work! I mean it!

Dark chocolate paired with vanilla and coca is a perfect duo of flavors and that too hot! You can’t change my mind on that until you try this amazing recipe out and decide for yourself. It’s too good to be real!

What will you need?

  • Whole Milk (4 cups)
  • Vanilla bean (1 cup, scrapped)
  • Dark cocoa powder (half a cup)
  • Sugar (1/3 of a cup)
  • Whipped cream (fresh, half a cup)
  • Chocolate shavings (for garnishing)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a medium-sized saucepan and add milk to it.
  • Heat the milk till it simmers.
  • In a small bowl, add cocoa powder, scraped vanilla beans, and sugar and whisk well.
  • Pour all of this mixture into the hot milk and whisk well till it combines.
  • Ladle this mixture into mugs.
  • Add a dollop of fresh cream and sprinkle with the chocolate shavings.
  • Serve and enjoy!

7. Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Rich Cocoa and cinnamon flavors infused together to give you an intense cup of a delightfully strong cup of java is all you need to kick start your day.

This soul-stirring drink will definitely help you put passion in whatever work you do throughout a day. Simply-this drink will make you happy, thanks to its nutritious value and exotic cuppa that will surely going to lead you sip another one, so make two!

What will you need?

  • Milk (1 tbsp.)
  • Sugar (1 tbsp.)
  • Hot milk (half a cup)
  • Coffee powder (1 tbsp.)
  • Dark chocolate ( 1 tbsp., chopped)
  • Nutmeg (a pinch)
  • Cinnamon (quarter tbsp.)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a microwaveable cup and add dark chocolate, nutmeg powder, coffee powder, 1 tablespoon of milk and microwave for 20 seconds.
  • Take it out of the microwave and mix well.
  • Add the hot milk to this and mix again.
  • Serve immediately!

8. Creamy French Hot Chocolate

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

A perfect cheat meal when you're craving wholesome sweetness!

A chocolate lover’s dream with all that extra cream and rich texture, it’s just the perfect cup of joe. This is one of those lavish treats for friends and family when you want to throw a snack party without any hassle. It's to the point and very simple to hand-craft.

When making this recipe, you just can’t go wrong with it, it always turns out flawlessly delicious! Try this luxurious sweetness and you are going to crave it each day!

What will you need?

  • Brown sugar (2 tbsps.)
  • Full fat cream (80 mm)
  • Coffee powder (instant, quarter of a teaspoon)
  • Whipping cream (2 tbsps.)
  • Full fat dairy milk ( 200 grams)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a saucepan and add milk, and cream together to it.
  • Also, add the sugar and coffee powder and heat this mixture till you see tiny bubbles appearing towards the edges of the pan. Make sure the mixture doesn’t come to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat source and add 1 tablespoon of chopped dark chocolate.
  • Keep mixing the chocolate till it is well combined in the mix.
  • Pour out in a cup.
  • Add a dollop of whipping cream and enjoy!

9. Dark Chocolate Caramel Latte

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

There is actually a delicious drink that is about to make your mornings worth getting up!

Anytime you have trouble getting out of bed just think about this frothy caramelized dark chocolate latte is waiting for you to be hand-crafted by you!

It's beyond easy and won’t take much time off your hectic morning either. You deserve a treat every now and then for your hard work, don’t you?

What will you need?

  • Dark chocolate Syrup (1 tbsp.)
  • Caramel Syrup (1 tbsp.)
  • Whole Milk (1/3 of a cup)
  • Whipped cream
  • Dark Chocolate (flakes, half a cup)
  • Coffee Blend (2 tbsps.)

Instructions on how to do it

  • Brew your coffee.
  • Take a mug and pour in 2/3rd of a cup of coffee.
  • In a microwave, heat milk for max 30 seconds.
  • Take it out, froth your milk and put it aside.
  • To the coffee mug, add the dark chocolate syrup and caramel syrup and stir this mixture well enough till it all blends.
  • Add the frothed milk to it.
  • Finally, top it with a dollop of whipped cream and drizzle a tablespoon of caramel syrup.
  • Sprinkle some chocolate flakes and enjoy!

10. Naturally Sweet Dark Chocolate Coffee Milkshake (No Sugar)

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

How about a boost of antioxidants, a punch of potassium and the pure sweetness of natural fruits in your breakfast drink? Sounds grand right?

This is the reason why I’m still hooked to this one for a delicious chocolate rich start to my dull mornings! This is one of those shakes which I found that have a rival to any fancy local coffee shop without a sugar crash.

Try this decadent drink for yourself if you have any doubts on me!

What will you need?

  • Almond Milk (unsweetened, 1 cup)
  • Cocoa powder (1 tin raw)
  • Banana (1 ripe, frozen)
  • Ice (half a cup)
  • Espresso (chilled, two shots)
  • Dark chocolate (shavings)
  • Coconut whipped cream

Instructions on how to do it

  • Take a clean blender and put in all the ingredients excluding the dark chocolate shavings and cream.
  • Blend at high speed.
  • Pour out in a tall glass.
  • Add a dollop of coconut whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
  • Pop in a straw and serve immediately!

Final Thought

Chilled, iced or steaming hot, these caffeinated dark chocolate beverages got you covered in all the seasons.

These recipes have some of the highly nutritious ingredients and involves easier steps to make the perfect blend of java. Packed with loads of health benefits, these chocolate drinks will satisfy the roof of your mouth, no kidding! 

I bet, you aren’t getting over these soon, they are just incredibly yummy-luscious!

Enjoy every sip and thank me later!

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