Vegan White Chocolate Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

Vegan White Chocolate Mocha Latte topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Vegan White Chocolate Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

Mocha Latte is a cozy, chocolatey coffee drink that might just replace your favorite Starbucks café order! This easy Vegan Café Mocha (Starbucks Copycat) can be made at home in just 15 minutes — no coffee maker required.

Course beverage, Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings small glasses

Calories 219.04kcal

Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups oat milk
½ cup vegan white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon cashew butter
1 tablespoon vegan honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coffee powder
¼ cup hot water
vegan whipped cream optional
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder optional

Instructions

In a pot or a saucepan, add vegan white chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cashew butter, and vegan honey for natural sweetness.
Then pour in the oat milk (or your favorite dairy-free milk).
Whisk continuously over medium heat until the vegan white chocolate chips melt completely and the mixture is smooth, creamy, and lump-free. Allow it to come to a gentle boil—this process, known as steaming the milk, usually takes 6–8 minutes. The result should be a rich, velvety vegan white chocolate mixture that forms the base. Chef’s Tip: For extra froth or foam, use an electric frother, hand whisk, or immersion blender. This gives your homemade Café chocolate latte a luxurious, coffee-shop-style finish.
While the white chocolate base is heating, prepare a strong cup of coffee or pull a fresh shot of espresso. You can pour hot water over instant coffee powder, or use a French press, Moka pot, or an espresso machine to create a rich, café-style brew. A robust coffee base is key to balancing the sweetness of the chocolate and creating a perfect homemade chocolate coffee latte.
In a serving mug or glass, pour about ¼ of the cup with the freshly brewed espresso shot. Chef’s Tip: For an extra layer of chocolatey goodness, drizzle chocolate syrup along the rim or inside the cup before adding the espresso. This enhances both the flavor and the presentation of your homemade Starbucks-style coffee chocolate latte.
Pour the hot white chocolate oat milk mixture over the coffee to fill the rest of the glass. The result is a velvety, café-style mocha that captures a depth of flavor you just can’t get from shortcuts. Top your homemade Vegan White Chocolate Mocha Latte with a generous swirl of vegan whipped cream. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or cocoa powder for that authentic Starbucks-style touch and serve.

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Notes

If you want to replicate the exact Starbucks flavor, use an espresso machine and Starbucks brand coffee powder, and froth the prepared milk before pouring into your glass. Adjust the coffee and chocolate quantities to suit your taste — for a stronger coffee kick, simply add an extra tablespoon of coffee powder. Want a decaf version? No problem! Just use brewed decaf coffee instead of regular espresso or instant coffee. These simple tweaks let you enjoy a perfectly tailored chocolate coffee latte at home, hot or iced, indulgent, dairy-free, and customized exactly how you like it.

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