Ingredients

1 Tbsp cocoa powder
5 tsp stevia blend* (I used organic Pyure)**
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
1-2 tsp warm water
1 1/3 c half n half

*Stevia blend sweeteners are twice as sweet, so if you're using regular sugar, simply double the amount of sweetener in the recipe. In this case you'll use 10 tsp.

**I also want to note that this is very sweet, like most flavored creamers. I wanted it to be sweet enough that I wouldn't have to add anything else to my coffee. If you like things to taste less sweet, feel free to adjust the sweetener to your taste.

Instructions

First, start off by adding all of your powdered ingredients and extracts into your jar or container. Next, add one to two teaspoons of hot water (just from the tap) and mix to combine them all. This creates a smooth liquid and prevents your cocoa powder from getting all lumpy. Also, technically you could use cold water but I find the warm water helps to dissolve the sweetener a little faster. Lastly, add your half-n-half and continue stirring until your sweetener is fully dissolved!





And there you have it, easy peasy! This makes enough to last about a week (or a couple days if you're an addict like myself haha!) so just pop a lid on it and put it in your refrigerator to store. This would also make a great hostess gift, or for any person who loves a good flavored creamer.

For the record, Dane doesn't usually go for flavored creamers, but he was all over this one. When there's more than one of you drinking it, it tends to go fast, so feel free to double the recipe!







I hope you'll try this and let me know what you think! Are you a fan of the peppermint mocha, or do you prefer your coffee a little less froofy? Let me know in the comments below!

As always, thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of your day!