Mocha Milkshakes
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Whip up these delicious Mocha Milkshakes in just a few minutes, with 4 simple ingredients. Smooth and creamy, with your favourite coffee and a dash of cocoa powder, a mocha milkshake is the best chocolatey coffee treat for hot days.
I can’t quite decide if these incredible mocha milkshakes are a snack, a dessert or a breakfast food, but what I do know for sure is that they’re a delicious treat no matter what time of day you choose to make them.
They have a rich, creamy chocolate flavour with a little coffee kick. The amount of coffee can be adjusted to suit your own taste.
This mocha milkshake recipe uses just four ingredients (plus a couple of optional toppings) and is incredibly easy to make.
Whip them up in just a few minutes next time a mocha craving strikes!
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and printable recipe, or keep reading for ingredient tips and process photos.
Ingredient Notes
- Ice Cream – I’ve used chocolate ice cream here, but you could use vanilla or coffee-flavoured ice cream instead. It’s best not to use one with chocolate chips, unless you want little crunchy bits in your milkshake. If you’re not using chocolate ice cream, you might want to add a bit of extra cocoa powder to make sure the chocolate flavour is strong enough. To make the shake dairy free or vegan, choose a dairy free/vegan ice cream.
- Milk – You can use any dairy or non-dairy milk that you like. I used whole milk (full-fat milk here in NZ).
- Coffee – This is a choose-your-own-(coffee)-adventure. You can use instant coffee (I used freeze-dried instant coffee) or you can use 1-2 shots of espresso. If you don’t like the coffee buzz but like the taste, you can use decaf coffee.
- Cocoa Powder – Use your favourite unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder.
- Whipped Cream – Optional, to top the milkshakes.
Tips for Making Mocha Milkshakes
I don’t really need to show you how to make mocha milkshakes because they’re so quick and easy to make, but I will give you a couple of tips.
If you’re using powdered or granulated coffee, start by mixing it with a couple of tablespoons of hot water until it dissolves. Then whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth and lump-free.
If you’re using espresso coffee, make your shot/s and then stir in the cocoa.
Then the coffee and cocoa mixture just gets blended up with the ice cream and milk until you get a smooth, creamy mocha milkshake.
Extra Topping Ideas
I topped the mocha shakes with a dollop of softly whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder mixed with a little bit of powdered sugar, but here are some other topping ideas.
- You could drizzle the milkshakes with caramel sauce, chocolate caramel sauce or for a special treat (or after a long day), some rum caramel sauce. (You could also add any of the caramel sauces into the milkshake itself, for a caramel mocha milkshake ✨)
- Sprinkle with grated chocolate.
- Dust with instant coffee powder instead of cocoa powder.
More Milkshake Recipes
If you enjoy these mocha milkshakes, you might want to try these recipes next:
- Coffee Milkshakes
- Nutella Milkshakes
- Pink Panthers (not technically a milkshake, more like an ice cream float, but delicious nonetheless).
And if you’re a big mocha fan, you might want to try my decadent Mocha Mousse recipe, or Gluten Free Tiramisu for dessert! 🤎
Mocha Milkshakes
Ingredients
Coffee
- 2 teaspoons powdered or granulated coffee powder
- OR
- 1-2 shots espresso coffee
Milkshake
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 5 scoops chocolate ice cream or other complementary flavour – see notes
- 1 ½ cups milk any kind
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream
- extra cocoa powder or hot chocolate powder
Instructions
- Start by preparing your coffee. If using instant or granulated coffee, place it into a small jug or bowl with the cocoa powder. Pour over 2 tablespoons of boiling water and whisk to remove any lumps. If using espresso coffee, prepare your espresso shot/s, then add in the cocoa powder and whisk until combined and smooth.Set aside to cool slightly before making the milkshakes.
- Put the ice cream, milk, and the coffee/cocoa mixture into a blender jug, and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses, and top with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder, if you like.
- Serve immediately.