Up until about 3 years ago, I wouldn’t touch coffee with a 10 foot pole. I just didn’t care for the taste, and I wasn’t interested in changing my tune. Then, one day in the spring of 2011, TJ grabbed a peppermint mocha frappuccino and offered me a taste. Whoa. It was insanely good. So good, in fact, that we went back into Starbucks to get one of my own.

Over the last 3 years, I’ve grown to like coffee quite a bit more, but I still prefer it to be loaded with all kinds of flavors. These White Chocolate Mochas sure do hit the spot on a chilly day, and the white chocolate adds a nice smoothness to the drink. In short, this is my kind of coffee.

Printable Recipe
Serves 2

ingredients:
1 1/2 cups milk
3 oz white chocolate chips
2 tbsp instant coffee granules
1 tsp vanilla
whipped cream, if desired
chocolate syrup, if desired

instructions:
Heat the milk over medium heat, until bubbles form around the sides. Do not boil.

Add the white chocolate chips, instant coffee, and vanilla in a blender.

Pour in the hot milk and blend until frothy.

Pour into a mug and garnish with whipped cream and/or chocolate syrup if desired. Enjoy!

Adapted from Taste of Home magazine