Luscious Almond Mocha Recipes

TOASTED ALMOND MOCHAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a sheet tray in 1 even later and toast in the oven until fragrant and light golden, about 7 minutes.
• Put the toasted almonds and milk in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until steaming and hot, but not boiling, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the honey and stir until incorporated, then strain through a fine mesh strainer.
• In a warm mug or heatproof glass, mix an espresso shot or 1/4 cup coffee with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and then top with the toasted almond-infused milk. Repeat with remaining espresso, cocoa and hot milk.

ALMOND-MOCHA MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup.
• In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, milk, oil, coffee and egg with fork or wire whisk. Stir in flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Cool 15 minutes.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave glaze ingredients uncovered on High about 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over muffins.

ALMOND MOCHA COFFEE

Steps:

• Whip heavy cream and 2 t of almond syrup in a small bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. After cream begins to thicken beat on high speed til its as thick as you like it. Refrigerate until you are ready to use it.
• Pour milk in a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat on high heat for 1 to 1/2 minutes or until hot but not boiling. Whisk until foamy. Set aside.
• Pour 2 tablespoons of almond syrup and 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup into the bottom of each of 2 coffee cups. Microwave just long enough to warm syrups (about 20 seconds on high). Stir 1/4 cup hot coffee into each cup. Add steamed milk up to the top and the then garnish with almond whipped cream, nuts and cherries.

LUSCIOUS ALMOND MOCHA

Steps:

• 1. 1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients in large saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
• 2. 2. Add milk; cook to serving temperature. Do Not Boil. Stir in extracts. Serve in cups or mugs. Garnish with whipped topping; sift cocoa over top. 8 cups