Microwave Mug Mocha

BY Taylor Garvey, BS in Dietetics Published August 25, 2026
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Chocolate and coffee make the perfect pair! This cozy mug mocha comes together entirely in the microwave for an easy coffee-shop-inspired drink without leaving your room.

Microwave Mug Mocha

Serving Size:
1
Time:
3 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 shot espresso or 1 tbsp instant coffee

Nutrition Bonus

  • Love a Peppermint Mocha? Try adding 1/2 tsp of peppermint extract.
  • Missing cocoa or sugar? No worries. Using 1-2 tbsp of chocolate syrup works, too.

Directions

  1. Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug
  2. Microwave for about 90 seconds until hot
  3. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar
  4. Add espresso or instant coffee
  5. Stir until smooth and serve warm

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1mug
Servings1
Amount Per Serving
Calories185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g
10%
Saturated Fat3g
15%
Trans Fat0g
Sodium120mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate28g
10%
Dietary Fiber2g
8%
Sugar25g
Protein9g
18%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition information is an estimate. Actual values may vary depending on product brands, substitutions, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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beverage • caffeine • chocolate • milk

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