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If you’re a fan of whipped coffee and love a little chocolate kick, this Keto Mocha Dalgona Coffee is perfect for you! It’s quick, sugar-free, and takes just 5 minutes to whip up. Served over iced chocolate almond milk, this refreshing twist on the classic Dalgona coffee is ideal for hot summer days.
Dalgona coffee has become a popular low-carb trend, and adding a mocha twist makes it even more irresistible. Whether you’re following a keto diet or just looking for a delicious sugar-free treat, this recipe is a must-try. Grab your mixer and let’s get started!
Why You’ll Love This Dalgona Mocha
- Keto & Sugar-Free: Enjoy a delicious coffee treat without worrying about carbs or sugar.
- Quick & Easy: It takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
- Chocolate Mocha Twist: Rich chocolate flavor mixed with creamy whipped coffee.
- Customizable: Easily swap out almond milk for other keto-friendly options like cashew or coconut milk.
- Perfect for Summer: Serve it iced for a refreshing coffee drink that beats the heat.
Dalgona coffee is a whipped coffee drink that became popular through social media, especially during 2020. It originates from South Korea and gets its name from a type of Korean honeycomb candy, “dalgona,” because the whipped coffee’s color and texture resemble the candy. The drink is made by whipping together equal parts of instant coffee, sugar (or a sugar substitute), and hot water until it forms a thick, frothy foam. This foam is then spooned over a glass of milk, either hot or iced.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Heads up: For exact measurements, see the recipe card below.
Making this recipe is super simple—you only need a few ingredients!
- Instant Coffee: Provides the strong coffee flavor that’s whipped into a frothy texture.
- Powdered Low-Carb Sweetener: A sugar-free sweetener like allulose or Erythritol to keep this recipe keto-friendly.
- Hot Water: Helps dissolve the coffee and sweetener, creating a smooth whipped mixture.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: Used as the base for the mocha; you can substitute with cashew or coconut milk.
- Cacao or Dutch Process Cocoa Powder: Adds a rich chocolate flavor to the milk.
- Ice Cubes: To keep your drink cool and refreshing.
- Optional: A pinch of cinnamon or vanilla powder for extra flavor.
Sorry, no stevia drops here! Liquid sweeteners like Stevia will not whip the same way as powdered or granulated sweeteners, so it’s best to stick with those for optimal texture.
Powdered sweetener dissolves more easily, but granulated sweetener can work if whipped a bit longer.
Variations and Swaps
While almond milk is a great choice, you can easily swap it with other keto-friendly options:
- Cashew Milk: Adds a creamier texture and a mild, nutty flavor. You can easily make nut milk at home by following this guide.
- Coconut Milk: Use carton coconut milk for a lighter consistency. If you’re using canned coconut milk, mix 1 cup of coconut milk with 2 cups of water to create a smoother base. You can even make your own! Here’s how to make coconut milk at home.
- Poppy Milk: For something unique, try homemade poppy seed milk. It’s easy to make and adds a different flavor to your mocha. Check out this guide to poppy milk.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: For an extra rich version, blend heavy whipping cream with water in a 1:2 ratio.
Boost your mocha dalgona coffee with these optional add-ins:
- Cinnamon: A pinch of cinnamon adds a warm, spiced note.
- Vanilla Powder: A dash of vanilla powder or a few drops of vanilla extract provides a subtle sweetness.
- Sugar-Free Syrups: For an extra flavor boost, you can use sugar-free syrups like hazelnut, vanilla or caramel, ideally allulose based.
- Condensed Milk: You can even sweeten the milk with some Sugar-Free Condensed Milk. Can’t have dairy? Make this Dairy-Free Condensed Milk instead.
How To Make Dalgona Mocha
Prepare the Chocolate Milk. Mix the unsweetened almond milk with raw cacao powder or Dutch-process cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of powdered sweetener. Shake or blend the mixture until smooth and frothy. Optionally, add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla for extra flavor.
Whip the Coffee Mixture. In a separate container, combine instant coffee, 2 tablespoons of powdered sweetener, and hot water in a bowl. Use a hand mixer on low speed for about a minute to dissolve the sweetener. Then, increase the speed to high and whip for about 4–5 minutes until the mixture becomes light brown, thick, and fluffy.
Assemble the Drinks. Fill two glasses with ice cubes, then pour the chocolate milk over the ice until the glass is about three-quarters full.
Top with Whipped Coffee. Spoon the fluffy coffee mixture on top of the chocolate milk. Make sure to serve immediately, as the foam will begin to dissipate over time.
Serve. Stir the foam through the chocolate milk with a spoon or straw before drinking. Enjoy your refreshing mocha dalgona coffee!
Tips for Best Dalgona Coffee
- Use Fresh Instant Coffee: Fresh instant coffee works best for creating a thick and stable foam. Old coffee granules might not whip up as well.
- Whip Until Fluffy: Be patient and whip the coffee mixture until it’s light brown and fluffy. This usually takes about 4–5 minutes with a hand mixer on high speed.
- Cold Milk for the Best Experience: Make sure the almond or other milk alternatives are well-chilled before mixing with the cocoa powder. It makes the drink extra refreshing.
- Serve Immediately: Dalgona coffee foam tends to lose its fluffiness quickly, so have everything ready to serve once the foam is whipped.
- Experiment with Flavors: Don’t be afraid to get creative! Cinnamon, vanilla, or even sugar-free syrups can add a fun twist to your coffee.
Storage Instructions
This coffee is best enjoyed fresh, as the whipped foam doesn’t store well and tends to lose its texture. However, you can prepare the chocolate milk base in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just shake or stir well before serving.
Similar Dalgona Coffee Recipes
If you enjoyed this Keto Mocha Dalgona Coffee, here are some other delicious low-carb drinks you might want to try:
- Classic Dalgona Coffee: A classic sugar-free Dalgona coffee recipe that’s light, frothy, and perfect for any time of day.
- Dalgona Matcha Latte: Swap the coffee for matcha and enjoy this vibrant, low-carb twist on the whipped drink trend.
- Dalgona Chocolate Milk: A rich and creamy version of Dalgona, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Tools for Dalgona Coffee
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer: Essential for whipping the coffee mixture into a fluffy foam.
- Shaker Bottle or Blender: Useful for mixing the chocolate milk and getting it nice and frothy.
- Measuring Spoons: To ensure accurate portions of coffee, sweetener, and cocoa powder.
Sugar-Free Mocha Dalgona Coffee
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp instant coffee powder or granules (good quality)
- 3 tbsp powdered low-carb sweetener (Allulose or Erythritol)
- 2 tbsp water (very hot)
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or cashew milk)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder (or Dutch process cocoa powder)
- 4-8 ice cubes (to taste)
- pinch of cinnamon or vanilla powder (Optional)
Instructions
- Mix the almond milk with cacao powder and sweetener, shaking or blending until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, combine instant coffee, powdered sweetener, and hot water.
- Use a hand mixer on low speed to dissolve the sweetener, then whip on high for 4-5 minutes until thick and fluffy.
- Fill two glasses with ice and pour the chocolate milk mixture until three-quarters full.
- Spoon the whipped coffee on top of the chocolate milk and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml/ 8 fl oz).
- Whip thoroughly: Make sure to whip the coffee mixture until it’s light and fluffy for the best texture.
- Sweetener choice: Powdered sweetener dissolves more easily, but granulated sweetener can work if whipped a bit longer. Allulose is your best choice but options like Xylitol or Erythritol will work too.
- Serve immediately: The foam dissipates quickly, so enjoy the coffee right away.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla for an extra layer of flavor.
This is absolutely brilliant! Made it with cashew milk. Just wondering – could this recipe also work well with coconut milk as the base?
Absolutely! Use the runny/liquid type of coconut milk though – not the canned/thickened milk as that would be way too rich.
Love Dalgona coffee and can’t with to try this one!
This was absolutely delicious. Made with almond milk sand a bit of whole milk. It was tasty and the carbs are still pretty low. I’ll need to add a dash of cinnamon next time!
Glad you enjoyed! Yes, a small amount of whole milk is fine even on keto.
This mocha dalgona recipe is amazing. Tried it with powdered Erethritol and almond milk, absolutely love how fast and tasty it is. ❤️
Thank you! Love that you loved it! 🙂
This recipe was fantastic, Martina! Definitely a new favourite in our home! 😊
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Giving 4 stars only because I never liked mocha 😀 So sticking with regular dalgona for now. Works really great though!
Fair enough! 🙂
Tried this dalgona with cashew milk, and it’s awesome. So much better than classic dalgona.
Thank you! 🙂
This mocha dalgona coffee is terrific! Do you think a splash of vanilla bean paste would work nicely in the almond milk? 😊
Absolutely! You may just want to check the ingredients, I think most vanilla paste has sugar so vanilla bean powder or sugar-free vanilla extract would be better.