Vegan White Chocolate Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe
This Vegan White Chocolate Mocha Latte is a creamy and delicious Starbucks copycat recipe made with oat milk, vegan white chocolate chips, cashew butter, and vegan honey to create a rich, velvety base. Combined with a strong coffee brew, it delivers a perfectly balanced, dairy-free mocha latte topped optionally with vegan whipped cream and cinnamon for an indulgent treat that can be enjoyed any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
White Chocolate Base
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1/2 cup vegan white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- 1 tbsp vegan honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coffee
- 1 tbsp coffee powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
Toppings (Optional)
- Vegan whipped cream
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Prepare the white chocolate base: In a pot or saucepan, combine vegan white chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cashew butter, and vegan honey. This mixture forms the creamy and sweet foundation of your latte.
- Add oat milk: Pour in the oat milk or your preferred dairy-free milk into the pot with the white chocolate mixture.
- Heat and whisk: Whisk continuously over medium heat until the white chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and free of lumps. Allow it to gently boil; this steaming process takes about 6 to 8 minutes, resulting in a rich, velvety white chocolate base. Use an electric frother or immersion blender for extra foam if desired.
- Prepare coffee: While the white chocolate base heats, brew a strong coffee or espresso shot. You can dissolve instant coffee powder in hot water or use a French press, Moka pot, or espresso machine to achieve a rich coffee base to balance the sweetness.
- Assemble the latte: Pour about one-quarter of a cup of the freshly brewed coffee into your serving mug. For added flavor and presentation, drizzle chocolate syrup along the rim before adding coffee.
- Combine and serve: Slowly pour the hot white chocolate oat milk mixture over the coffee, filling the rest of the glass. Top with a generous swirl of vegan whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon powder for the finishing touch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra frothy latte, use an electric frother or hand whisk to create foam.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing vegan honey according to taste.
- Substitute oat milk with any other preferred dairy-free milk like almond or soy for variations.
- If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso shots instead of instant coffee.
- Chocolate syrup drizzled inside the cup adds a delightful extra chocolate taste and attractive presentation.
