This Mocha Dalgona Coffee is the perfect pick-me-up when you’re craving something chocolatey, creamy, & a little fancy without leaving home. It’s quick, easy, & so customizable with creamy, homemade chocolate cashew milk—basically the best coffee hack ever. This recipe is dairy-free, refined sugar-free – perfect for when you’re craving something sweet, caffeinated, and Instagram-worthy. 😉
viral dalgona whipped coffee
Remember when dalgona coffee broke the internet back in 2020? That fluffy, cloud-like whipped coffee drink became everyone’s favorite quarantine project—and honestly, it still deserves a spot in your kitchen today. But what if we gave it a little upgrade? Enter: the Dalgona Coffee Mocha. Think creamy whipped coffee meets rich chocolate for the ultimate café-style treat you can make at home in just a few minutes.
This is the PERFECT recipe if you don’t have an espresso machine, want a lower sugar coffee option, or just want to treat yourself to something a little extra special! The Dalgona Coffee comes together with just two ingredients and the homemade, dairy-free chocolate cashew milk takes it over the top – it’s a great way to get all the chocolatey goodness of a mocha without having to use a sugar-laden chocolate sauce! If you love dalgona coffee, try my honey whipped coffee!
Why You’ll Love This Mocha Dalgona Coffee
- Light & Fluffy: That iconic whipped coffee texture never gets old.
- Chocolate Twist: Adding cocoa makes it taste like a mocha latte you’d order at your favorite coffee shop.
- Quick & Easy: Only 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients.
- Customizable: Swap in your favorite milk (dairy-free or not), sweetener, or even protein powder for a healthier boost.
Watch me make dalgona coffee
Refined Sugar-free mocha
It can be hard to find a good low sugar coffee option. This version is made with homemade chocolate cashew milk that even sneaks in some protein! It comes together in under 5 minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients and really makes a delicious alternative to sugar-laden mocha’s!
How to make a Mocha Dalgona Coffee
Full recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Tools needed
- Hand mixer or stand mixer – I use my stand mixer as it makes the whole coffee whipping process INCREDIBLY quick & easy, but a hand mixer works just as great!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the dalgona whipped coffee:
- Instant coffee (yes, instant is key for the foam!) this won’t work with regular ground coffee.
- Granulated sugar – you can use coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener, or regular sugar. I used powdered monk fruit sweetener & it’s delicious!
- Hot water
For the chocolate cashew milk:
- Cacao powder
- Raw cashews
- Sweetener, of choice – this is optional! I do a few monk fruit drops. If adding protein powder, you may not need to add any additional sweetener!
- Chocolate protein powder (totally optional, but I love the flavor and creaminess it adds!) I used Macro Mike Smoothe Pea protein in rich Chocolate. You can use my code “amb-dani” for a discount!
- Vanilla extract & sea salt
How to Make a Mocha dalgona coffee
- Whip it up: In a mixing bowl, add instant coffee, sugar, hot water, and cocoa powder. Using a hand mixer (or a whisk if you’re ready for an arm workout), whip until it’s thick, fluffy, and forms soft peaks. I personally prefer to use a stand mixer as it speeds up the process, tons!
- Make the milk: Add all ingredients to a blender & blend until completely smooth. Taste & adjust as you’d like. Store in a container in the fridge until ready to use!
- Prep your glass: Fill a glass with ice and pour in your milk of choice.
- Top it off: Spoon the whipped coffee mixture on top of the milk.
- Optional garnish: Swirl with whipped cream, sprinkle with cocoa, or drizzle with chocolate sauce for that coffeehouse vibe!
Tips & Variations
- Refined Sugar-Free: Use coconut sugar or monk fruit for a healthier spin.
- Hot Version: Skip the ice and steam your milk for a cozy mocha latte.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make dalgona coffee without instant coffee? No—instant coffee is what creates that signature whipped foam!
- Are dalgona mochas strong? Yes! It’s bold and caffeinated, but the cocoa and milk balance it out perfectly! You can also add an extra dash of sweetness to your milk, if desired!
- Can I store Dalgona foam? Yes, you can freeze the whipped coffee in an airtight container, but it’s best enjoyed fresh. You can use it straight from the freezer!
More healthy recipes to try
- Whipped honey coffee
- Homemade ginger wellness shots
- Peanut butter espresso protein shake
- Chocolate banana peanut butter protein shake
- Cinnamon roll protein shake
- Homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer (vegan!)
- Matcha affogato
Mocha Dalgona Coffee
Ingredients
Dalgona Coffee
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp powdered or granulated sweetener *see notes for reccomendations!
- 2 tbsp hot water
Chocolate cashew milk
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder *optional but rich & yummy!
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Whip it up: In a mixing bowl, add instant coffee, sugar, & hot water. Using a hand mixer (or a whisk if you’re ready for an arm workout), whip until it’s thick, fluffy, and forms soft peaks. I personally prefer to use a stand mixer as it speeds up the process, tons!
- The longer it whips, the thicker and lighter in color it will get! Be patient if hand mixing.
- Make the milk: Add all ingredients to a blender & blend until completely smooth. Taste & adjust as you'd like. Store in a container in the fridge until ready to use!
- Prep your glass: Fill a glass with ice and pour in your milk of choice. Spoon the whipped coffee mixture on top of the milk. Stir it in and enjoy!
- Optional garnish: Swirl with whipped cream, sprinkle with cocoa, or drizzle with chocolate sauce for that coffeehouse vibe!
