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There’s nothing like a warm, comforting cup of Mexican Spiced Mocha to brighten your day, especially when it's low-carb, keto and sugar-free!
This rich and flavorful drink combines the boldness of coffee with warming spices like cinnamon and cayenne pepper, all while staying keto-friendly. Perfect for cozy mornings or rainy afternoons, it's an easy, satisfying treat you can whip up in just a few minutes.
Recipe Tips & Swaps
This Mexican Spiced Keto Mocha is super flexible, making it easy to adapt to your preferences or dietary needs. While coconut milk provides a creamy, dairy-free base with healthy fats, you can easily swap it out depending on what you have on hand or prefer.
Coconut milk alternatives
- Almond, macadamia, or cashew milk: These work well as lighter alternatives to coconut milk. Each has a subtle flavor that blends nicely with the spices and coffee. Poppy Seed Milk can be used if you need to make this drink nut-free.
- Dairy cream and water: If you prefer a creamier, richer texture, use dairy cream mixed with water. A good ratio is 1/4 cup of cream with 3/4 cup of water, but you can adjust it to suit your taste. This creates a rich consistency without overpowering the spices.
Sweetener options
- Allulose is preferred for its easy dissolvability and smooth texture without the cooling effect.
- Erythritol or stevia are also good low-carb choices. Start with a little and adjust to taste, especially if using liquid stevia.
Optional add-ins
- Collagen powder: Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of collagen powder for an extra protein boost.
- Coconut oil or MCT oil: Add 1 tablespoon for extra healthy fats and to make this mocha more filling.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels too! Add more cayenne for a little extra heat, or omit it altogether for a smoother, milder mocha.
- Finally, this mocha can be topped with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream for a special touch!
Too hot? Make it iced!
Simply let the mocha cool down, pour it over ice, and blend for an iced version. You can also blend it with ice for a frosty, refreshing twist.
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Hands-on Overall
Serving size 1 cup
Nutritional values (per 1 cup)
Net carbs5.2 grams
Protein3.6 grams
Fat31.7 grams
Calories304 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 5%, fat 89%
Total carbs7.6 gramsFiber2.4 gramsSugars0.7 gramsSaturated fat27.4 gramsSodium20 mg(1% RDA)Magnesium85 mg(21% RDA)Potassium427 mg(21% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
Instructions
- Brew the coffee and keep it warm while you prepare the rest of the mocha.
- In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk (or your preferred milk substitute) over medium heat. Add the cacao powder, sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, and a small pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, letting it cook for about a minute while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat once it’s heated through and smooth.
- Pour in the hot coffee and add the coconut oil (or MCT oil). Whisk the mixture until the oil is fully incorporated and the mocha is frothy.
- Serve hot, garnished with a dusting of cinnamon if you like. For an extra indulgent treat, top it off with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream. If you want a protein boost, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of collagen powder before serving.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brew the coffee and keep it warm while you prepare the rest of the mocha.
- In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk (or your preferred milk substitute) over medium heat. Add the cacao powder, sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, and a small pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, letting it cook for about a minute while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat once it’s heated through and smooth.
- Pour in the hot coffee and add the coconut oil (or MCT oil). Whisk the mixture until the oil is fully incorporated and the mocha is frothy.
- Serve hot, garnished with a dusting of cinnamon if you like. For an extra indulgent treat, top it off with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream. If you want a protein boost, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of collagen powder before serving.
Nutrition (per serving, 1 cup)
Calories304kcal
Net Carbs5.2g
Carbohydrates7.6g
Protein3.6g
Fat31.7g
Saturated Fat27.4g
Fiber2.4g
Sugar0.7g
Sodium20mg
Magnesium85mg
Potassium427mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 1 cup)
| Total per 1 cup |
| 5.2 g | 3.6 g | 31.7 g | 304 kcal |
| Coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened) |
| 3.2 g | 2.3 g | 24.1 g | 223 kcal |
| Cocoa powder, raw (cacao) |
| 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 0.7 g | 12 kcal |
| Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener) |
| 0.5 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Cinnamon, spices |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Vanilla powder, dried (from vanilla beans, vanilla pods) |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Cardamom powder, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Pepper, cayenne, spices |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Coffee (prepared), liquid |
| 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Coconut oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 6.7 g | 61 kcal |
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