This Iced White Chocolate Mocha is inspired by the popular Starbucks latte. It's incredibly easy to make, there's no need for any homemade syrups, and it's just as delicious as your favorite Starbucks order! Learn how to make it at home in a few easy steps from the comfort of your home.
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Why This Recipe Works
Easy to make - All you need is espresso, milk, ice, and white chocolate chips! This latte is so easy to make but it still tastes just like Starbucks! You can use chocolate sauce to make it even easier or you could make your own sauce but adding chocolate chips is easy and takes less time than homemade syrup.
Cheaper and healthier - Going to Starbucks every day can get expensive. If you're looking to save some money, start making your own lattes at home! It's so easy and just as tasty as Starbucks. By making it at home, you know exactly what's going in and how much sugar is actually added.
Sweet, chocolatey, and creamy - The trick is to use a handheld milk frother to mix the espresso with the melted chocolate chips to blend them in properly. It makes delicious creamy coffee with lots of white chocolate flavor without any store-bought syrups! If you like dark chocolate, check out this Double Chocolate Iced Mocha.
Ingredients
- Espresso - Freshly brewed espresso is what's used in Starbucks' white chocolate mocha but you can use cold brew or regular brewed coffee if you don't have an espresso maker. You'll just have to up the amount because espresso is much more concentrated.
- White chocolate chips - Starbucks uses white chocolate sauce but using chocolate chips and melting them in the espresso saves time and prevents you from ending up with expired syrup. You can mix hot milk, condensed milk, and white chocolate chips to make a sauce but I like keeping things super simple with this latte. It has the same flavor, less sugar, AND it can be vegan!
- Milk - I always use oat milk in lattes to keep them dairy-free but any milk you'd normally use or order at Starbucks works.
- Vanilla extract - Vanilla rounds out all the flavors and gives the drink some depth without being too noticeable. Vanilla paste or vanilla powder works just as well. Add less if you're using vanilla powder.
Variations and Substitutions
Milk or dark chocolate chips - You can make this with any chocolate chips you have on hand. You can also make it with a regular chopped chocolate bar but I find the chocolate chips melt easier.
Make it hot - If you prefer hot iced mocha, you can skip the ice, and add hot milk instead of cold to make it into a regular hot white chocolate mocha instead!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add white chocolate chips to a small heatproof glass or cup.
- Brew two shots of espresso over the chocolate chips and stir until melted.
- Optionally, you can use a handheld milk frother if the chocolate doesn’t mix with the coffee easily. Stir in a dash of cinnamon if desired.
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- Fill a tall glass with ice and set aside.
- Add vanilla to the oat milk and stir. Optionally, you can froth the milk using a cold setting on your milk frother or use a handheld milk frother.
Serving and Storing
- Pour the espresso with white chocolate over the ice and slowly pour in the milk to make two layers.
- Top with whipped cream and melted white chocolate or white chocolate shavings if desired and enjoy!
FAQs
Yes, totally! If you have one you like on hand, you can use it instead of the chocolate chips or as a drizzle on top.
White chocolate usually has regular milk in it. I got vegan chocolate chips from a local online store. Look around your local health food store to see if they have any vegan chocolate chips available.
Yes, you'll just have to change the amount. Espresso is more concentrated so you'll have to add more if you're using regular brewed coffee.
More Iced Starbucks Coffee Drinks
Lattes from Starbucks are some of my favorite drinks to make homemade versions of so I'm always adding new ones. Check out my four favorites below! Head over to the Starbucks Drinks category to see all the latest ones including non-coffee drinks.
📖 Recipe
Iced White Chocolate Mocha
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Starbucks Drinks
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This iced white chocolate mocha is easy to make and just as delicious as your favorite Starbucks order!
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon white chocolate chips or white chocolate
- 2 shots espresso
- Ice
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- Optional: cinnamon, whipped cream, melted white chocolate, white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Add white chocolate chips to a small heatproof glass or cup.
- Brew two shots of espresso over the chocolate chips and stir until melted. Optionally, you can use a handheld milk frother if the chocolate doesn’t mix with the coffee easily. Stir in a dash of cinnamon if desired.
- Fill a tall glass with ice and set aside.
- Add vanilla to the oat milk and stir.
- Optionally, you can froth the milk using a cold setting on your milk frother or use a handheld milk frother.
- Pour the espresso with white chocolate over the ice and slowly pour in the milk to make two layers.
- Top with whipped cream and melted white chocolate or white chocolate shavings if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Melted chocolate: Use a double boiler (a heat-proof glass bowl over a pot with almost boiling water. Make sure the water doesn’t touch the bowl.
Chocolate shavings: The easiest and quickest method is to use a box grater on the smaller side. A box grater won’t make proper chocolate curls but it does the job and it’s super easy!
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Bernice says
Great work around the syrup there... I hate it when I have to buy something and just use a little for one recipe. This is one of my favourite Sbux cold drinks and I was thrilled to make a very similar drink right at home.
Kathryn says
This mocha is one of my favorite especially during the summer because it's iced! I love how I can make this at home any time now. So delicious!
Tammy says
Oh I could go for one right now! This sounds absolutely divine and refreshing during this heatwave!
Loreto and Nicoletta says
We love iced coffee and this one is absolutely endulgent! So simple, with few ingredients, makes this a win win recipe to try!
Thanks for sharing! ❤️ 😍
Sean says
I am a coffee fiend and with it being over 100 here this was the perfect drink to help me cool down.
Jessica says
Loved that I could really regulate the amount and type of sugar I'm adding. Starbucks is always too sweet. Saving sooooo much money with this, but still feel spoiled!
Veronika says
This is a perfect refreshing drink for hot Summer days like today! Made it twice already, it's so delicious!
sophie says
The combination of flavors was absolutely divine, making it a sweet and refreshing pick-me-up on warm days
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
My kind of coffee, especially with this heat wave. I think this is going to be my breakfast again and again! Thanks for the recipe.
Hayley Dhanecha says
I love homemade cold drinks in the summer. Can't wait to make it again. Thanks for your recipe.