Peanut Butter Coffee: A creamy, dreamy blend of homemade chocolate peanut butter syrup, espresso, and steamed milk to create a peanut butter mocha that is perfect for curling up with or starting your day with.
I was told being a mom was exhausting work and quickly found that to be true after my son was born.
But after 13 years in the role of mom, I am still surprised by how exhausting it can be. There are always dishes to do, laundry to fold, tears to wipe, stories to read, meals to prepare, and new “stages” and moods to try to learn and sometimes conquer!
While I wouldn’t trade my two kids for anything, I need moments to find time to take a break and recharge.
One of my favorite ways to do that is to put my feet up, grab a book, and my ultimate beverage: A Peanut Butter Mocha!
Peanut Butter Coffee
I am ALWAYS in the mood for peanut butter and chocolate, be in my Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie after a work out or Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars for an evening treat.
So this peanut butter chocolate latte is everything I crave–rich peanut butter, decadent chocolate all swirled together with a boost of caffeine I need to charge up my Mommy superpowers.
With every sip, I feel myself relaxing and enjoying the moment–how can you not enjoy, when you are sipping on chocolate?!
The best part of this drink? Well, other than the way it tastes!
It comes together in less than 2 minutes–and all you moms know that you don’t have time to spare in your free time to be slaving over the stove!
How to make a Peanut Butter Mocha at home
Start by making homemade chocolate peanut butter syrup AKA Reeses Cup Syrup.
This is as simple as whisking a few ingredients together and once the Chocolate Peanut Butter Syrup is made, it will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Perfect for when the craving for peanut butter coffee strikes.
At this point, you could opt to just flavor your coffee with the peanut butter chocolate syrup.
But I like to take it up a step and add steamed milk.
Want to know the easiest way to steam milk?
It is as simple as a warm milk and either a whisk or a hand held mixer. Check out my tips on how to make homemade lattes.
This chocolate peanut butter latte is my perfect escape.
I can have my favorite drink of all time with almost no effort. And my taking a few moments to snuggle up, I recharge and my mood is lifted. I am ready to face life as a mom with a smile on my face!
Notes on How to Make Peanut Butter Mocha
- If you want to not go to the hassle of making homemade peanut butter chocolate syrup, just mixt together 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter together. Then proceed with the recipe.
- Sometimes I shave chocolate over my homemade mocha for an extra special treat.
- To make this a vegan mocha–just use dairy-free milk. I love both almond milk and coconut milk in my homemade mochas.
- If you want a plain mocha, just omit the peanut butter and proceed with the recipe.
Recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Latte
Peanut Butter Coffee
Ingredients
Chocolate Peanut Butter Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of salt
For Peanut Butter Mocha
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup milk any variety
Instructions
Peanut Butter Chocolate Syrup
- Combine cocoa powder, maple syrup, and water in a medium saucepan and heat over medium low. Stir until maple syrup and cocoa powder dissolve, about 2-3 minutes. Add peanut butter and stir while syrup heats, about 5 minutes. Remove syrup for heat and add in vanilla and dash of salt. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For Peanut Butter Coffee
- Place milk and chocolate peanut butter syrup into microwave safe coffee mug. Microwave for 45 seconds and then using a whisk, whisk the milk to make it frothy and peanut butter syrup are combined.
- Pour or brew coffee milk mixture.
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Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
All my favorite things: coffee, chocolate and peanut butter!!! This sounds awesome 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
You bet Liz. It is my favorite combo too!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Every time I’ve wanted a dose of PB, chocolate and ccaffeine, I’ve resorted to a chocolate chip/pb cookie with a cup of coffee – never did I think I could incorporate all three in one! Gosh – I wish this came in an IV! This is bliss in a mug – or hopefully one day – in an IV! 🙂
P.S. I love your foaming milk trick – I cannot wait to try it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and get to get some time for yourself. xo
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Shashi–I hope you give it a try and enjoy every sip 🙂
Denise Wright says
I have been totally craving something like this recently. I don’t drink coffee that much anymore but I love the taste and smell. I bet Starbucks has decaf sticks don’t you think??? I love your idea about the foam. I’m so going to try that.
Kristen Chidsey says
Oh for sure Denise–I usally opt for decaf for my afternoon treat 🙂
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
We should get together for some quiet time. Slippers, blankets and this amazing drink!!! Love the mug too. Have a great weekend Kristen!
Kristen Chidsey says
Oh Allie, I would love that SO, SO much. We are only a plane ride away!
Caroline | carolinescooking says
Sounds like the perfect drink for the cold weather we are getting just now!
Kristen Chidsey says
Yes, this will warm you up in the best way!
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
This looks insane (in the best way)!! Love this combination with the coffee
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks! It is insanely good!
Analida's Ethnic Spoon says
We just came in from a huge snow storm and this sounds really good right now! Great recipe!
Kristen Chidsey says
This would be the PERFECT way to warm up!
[email protected] Faith Fitness says
Delish!! And by the way, I LOVE me some Starbucks 😉
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks–and oh yes, Starbucks is always a welcome treat!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
We LOVE those Starbucks cocoa k-cups! I was surprised by how creamy and delcious it is. What a fabulous idea to combine it with coffee and peanut butter. YUM!
Kristen Chidsey says
I know…they are fabulous.
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
I love peanut butter and chocolate together, this is my kind of hot beverage, yum! Great tip about steaming milk in the microwave in a glass jar, I will try that next time I make coffee.
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Joy. Try out the steamed milk
Ramona W says
We have freezing temps and snow today… I could use a couple of cups of this!
PS… commenting on your cold be gone smoothie as well…. I love it!! I need to save it because with two elementary school kids in this house… I’m always getting a cold.
Kristen Chidsey says
Ramona–you need BOTH of these drinks. One to fight off the germs your boys bring home and this mocha to warm up!
Abby says
Awesome Recipe Kristen, I also like that with Chocolate, Starbucks always serve delicious coffee everytime but I can’t afford to go Starbucks café for that, as a mother of 3 kids. These k cups really works well, Me and my husband always try to grab this whenever we can. He also worked in a roasting company for few years and love to share his thoughts, recently he created a list of some good machines here for guys who love to drink fresh coffee with fresh ground beans.
Kristen Chidsey says
Abby–I totally understand Starbucks is way too pricy for 3 kids + mom! I will check out your husband;s list–I love freshly ground coffee myself. Thanks!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
What a wonderful combination! I could definitely go for a steaming hot mug of that right now! I don’t think I even realized Starbucks had K cups!
Kristen Chidsey says
Well now you know and I hope you give this a try–so good!
GURURAJ says
Every weekend, I pamper myself with a shot of espresso in one hand and my favorite magazine in another….just lying on my cozy couch…This time I am gonna try your recipe Kristen. I think it s a perfect combo…coffee chocolate and peanut butter….yummy. Check for some more Coffee recipes here Coffee Recipes
Kristen Chidsey says
Enjoy this!
Pauline Bonar says
Loves the combination of this three coffee, chocolate and peanut. This is one of my favorite recipe. Love to see this post.
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Pauline!
pepperpie says
I made peanut butter hot cocoa last night that I just LOVED and wanted something similar this morning for my coffee. I googled and found your recipe immediately, and having made your dishes several times lately, I knew it would be a good one! The syrup was too sweet for me (I used honey instead because I have so much and want to use it up) so I just added more pb (I’m a pb fiend). I didn’t measure out the milk and coffee… just added the syrup to taste (definitely more than a tablespoon). What a morning treat! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes!
Kristen Chidsey says
I am so glad you found this recipe to hit the spot! And that you have had success with my recipes!!! 😊