Updated September 27, 2017
Like many, we are big coffee drinkers in this house. My husband orders specialty coffee from monks in some remote place in the Rocky Mountains. You think I’m joking, but I’m actually not. We don’t like single serve pods, or grounds. We like grinding our own beans and experiencing coffee how it’s traditionally made.
On the other hand, I love crafted coffee beverages. Lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and mochas are no exception.
We recently got the Ninja Coffee Bar® System, and it is the best of both worlds. You can make a perfect pot of coffee, or a fun specialty drink. You can make 4 different sizes of coffee, including a half pot, a full pot, a mug, or travel mug. It also has different brew options. Classic Brew, Rich Brew, Specialty (for those latte-type beverages), and Cafe Forte (which is a rich brew that really brings out the flavors in the coffee). You don’t need a special pod. Just measure the coffee using their scoop, fill the water based on how much you’ll be brewing, and you’re good to go.
I truly think this is the perfect coffee maker for our house because Greg can be a purist and I can have fun with specialty beverages and make my favorite Ninja Coffee Bar recipe.
One feature I have really loved is the frother. It really makes me feel fancy! I’m all about that fancy life.
I’ve been having so much fun playing with this new toy. It’s quickly becoming my favorite gadget in the house!
Now, to my favorite Ninja Coffee Bar recipe I’ve been making with – a skinny peppermint mocha! I love how easy this Ninja Coffee Bar recipe is to make, and it tastes just as great as if I got it from my favorite barista. Winning!
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon dutch cocoa
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- Sugar free peppermint syrup to taste (I usually do about 2 Tablespoons)
- 4 ounces specialty brew coffee
- Whipped cream (if you’re feeling fancy)
Instructions:
Place a tablespoon of dutch cocoa in the bottom of a mug. Brew 4 ounces of specialty brew on the Ninja Coffee Bar® System over the cocoa. While the coffee is brewing, warm up a 1/2 cup of milk in the microwave for 45 seconds, and then froth using the frother. Once the coffee is brewed, add in sugar-free peppermint syrup to taste, and then pour the milk and froth on top. Garnish with whipped cream.
Giveaway!
One lucky winner will have the opportunity to win a Ninja Coffee Bar® System for themselves! Enter to win using the giveaway widget below. Contest entrants are only eligible to win once per sweepstake, per household as a part of a campaign sponsored by Influence Central and must reside in the United States. I will choose a winner on the 18th! Good luck!
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Erin says
Your recipe looks so good!! Skinny peppermint mochas are my go to during the winter months! So yummy
Cheryl Rahkonen says
My favorite cup of coffee is a dark roast with cream and sugar. My favorite cut of tea is dandelion/chamomille tea
Katie Crenshaw says
This looks so good and your kitchen is SO bright, love those pics. Looks like southern living.
Megan_Ballard says
I love simple coffee and frothed almond milk. Super easy.
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite is chia tea latte. I just love them so much and regular coffee!
Leslie Weesner says
I love Chesnut Lattes or anything peppermint!
Jessica says
This recipe looks AMAZING! I want one of these so bad!!!
Kristen says
My favorite drink is espresso shots with a little creamer over ice!
Malory says
Toffee nut mocha or classic vanilla latte!! This looks SO good!
Kaitlyn Bird says
I love peppermint mochas! Going to try your recipe – sounds so yummy!!
Lindsay says
This looks so yummy! I love the chestnut praline lattes at Starbucks!
Emilee W. says
Hazelnut lattes are my jam! But peppermint mochas are soo fun and festive.
Melissa Paschka says
Oh my! That looks so delicious!
Shahla says
Yum! I’m a purist too; hot coffee in the morning, iced in the afternoon.
Sara says
My favorite is a vanilla latte!
The Ox Mama says
i LOVE chai tea lattes and hazelnut mochas! Yum!
Alison B. says
In the winter, I love a peppermint mocha and in the summer i love cold brew with a splash of cream!
Colleen says
I love any kind of iced coffee. Skinny vanilla latte is my favorite.
Momma To Go says
That looks amazing! I would love to win this to make cappuccinos or mochas
Leah B. says
I’ve had my eye on the Ninja coffee bar – my favorite beverage is a caramel latte!
chelseajacobs says
This looks so delicious! Peppermint mochas are my favorite!
Ashley says
love the skinny peppermint white chocolate mocha! fun giveaway!! thank you
Darby Fleming Hawley says
I know it’s probably cliche to say at this point but I LOVE PSL! If I won this I would totally give it to my hubby for Christmas. He’s been staring at them every time we Christmas shop lol
Devin says
I’m partial to lattes 🙂
Tabitha Blue says
Looks so great!! I love a good chai tea!
Viridiana Rodriguez says
My favorite coffee drinks are any coffee drinks in general, but my absolute fave is a cappuccino
Carly Williams says
I love teas!
Thoma Murphy says
I like cappuccinos
Elena says
My favorite is vanilla latte
JeeYoung Dubs says
any latte is good! or just straight black coffee!
Jess Beer says
I’m a purist and love vanilla lattes… and the occasional peppermint mocha in the winter!
sholtsman says
I’m a latte lover, but will drink ANYTHING with coffee in it!
ValAroundTown says
My fav is a cafe mocha!
Gretchen says
I love americanos with a splash of flavor and cream.
Stephanie Gilbert says
Peppermint mochas are definitely my fave! Especially iced peppermint mochas actually! I need this Ninja coffee bar in my life!
Kristy / Seven Graces says
Looks great! I’ve never even seen these before and am now wanting one! I would totally make a caramel mocha latte. That’s my fave! 🙂
Sarah /Just Simply Sarah says
This looks anazing! I love anything peppermint in my coffee!
Cheyenne says
Peppermint mocha is my all time fav! Drinking one right now as I type this!
Natalie Waggoner says
I just love coffee period. Its my addiction❤️
Courtney Roten says
Favorite coffee is sea salt caramel and favorite tea is red rubious tea!
Rachael Holder says
Lover of lattes!!
Julie Wood says
My favorite drink is my Hot Caramel Lattes!
Lori says
My favorite is cinnamon dolce latte!
Betsy says
At home I love half/half with hazelnut coffee!
Jamie says
Salted caramel is my favorite!!
Amie says
i love anything chai!!!
Sheila says
My favorite coffee drink is a peppermint mocha and my favorite tea drink is a chai tea latte! Yum!
Terry Stevens says
One of my favorite coffee drinks is a sugar free white chocolate latte.
Krystal says
I love my Cafe Mochas!
Martha Anne Pierson says
I love vanilla lattes. These go great with holiday cookies! ❤️
Rachel says
My fave right now is the Christmas Latte from the Palace Coffee Company!
rosepetalsinthesea says
My favorite tea is Earl Grey. – HilLesha
julie says
This looks so yummy! My favorite right now is pumpkin spice!
Tiffany says
My favorite coffee drink is caramel macchiato!!
Jamie Williams says
Vanilla iced coffee is my absolute favorite.
Karen says
Dark coffee with holiday flavored creamers or skinny peppermint mochas are my absolute fave!
Kim S says
im a chai tea latte lover!
Morgan says
Love Hazelnut coffee and French vanilla creamer! Awesome giveaway, I hope to win it for my husband and try your recipe!!! @livingratefully
Dana says
I love skinny vanilla lattes!
Stacie Humphrey says
Iced mochas are my favorite! 🙂
thenerdykatie says
I like my coffee like my rappers, Vanilla Iced.
Kahjuana says
My favorite right now is Folgers Mocha Swirl with sweet cream.
Anita Kennett says
Ooh,this is about to be my new favorite coffee.thanks for sharing.
Cassie M says
I love mochas and iced coffee!
Pam Flynn says
My most favorite is good ol’ Hot Chocolate! I love making it when my granddaughter comes to visit. Its the first thing she asks me to make. I love it when she’s not here too!
Gillian says
This coffee maker sounds heavenly! I love caramel Macchiatos and chairs tea lattes!
Melysa says
White Chocolate Mocha is my personal fav flavor. Would love to figure out how to recreate at home.
kendra lutz says
I’ll have to try the peppermint, I normally do a vanilla latte!
Shelby Carlson says
Your recipes look so amazing! I’ll have to try it out 🙂
Kelly D says
A vanilla latte is my favorite.
Lauren says
I like mochas.
Sindy Murray says
I like green tea and turtle latte!!
Allison Shailer says
Flat White is my favorite!
starzine007 says
I like candy cane smoothies and peppermint shakes.
Rita Anderson says
my husband is the coffee drinker, I prefer tea. Black, oolong , earl grey and white
carol clark says
i love hazlenut coffee
bianca roman says
i’ve really been into hazelnut coffee lately! and sometimes i’ll drink chamomile tea at night if i’m having a hard time falling asleep.
itsahero says
I love just a plain ol’ latte!
sarah says
love anything peppermint or caramel
Darby says
I love my Ninja coffee bar! I have an older model but I would totally love this new one with the built in frother! I can’t wait to try out your Peppermint Moncha recipe, but my favorite is a rich brew cup of coffee with pumpkin creamer and a squeeze of caramel syrup. On weekends my hubby and I like to make caramel macchiatos and lounge on the couch while the kids play.
Claire says
My favorite coffee / tea beverage is Italiano dark roast coffee.
MICHAEL CHEVILLOT says
I absolutely love caramel. My favorite is a cross between a caramel latte and a caramel macchiato. Thank you for this awesome giveaway. I hope you and those you care for a Wonderful Christmas and a Blessed Fantastic New Year.
Breanna says
I like my coffee and tea sweet and strong..just like my men..lol
cheryllshubert says
I am so in love with vanilla lattes!! Sooo good!! At work though, I will drink like 4-5 cups of french vanilla coffee…with a three year old that doesn’t sleep ever and a full time job, and a husband that is worse than my three year old, coffee is my main diet! I don’t know what I would do without it, lol!! I think I might die!! bahahaha!!! Thank you so much!! This is AMAZING!!!!
Jane @ Modern Housewives says
Thanks for the recipe! I’m not a big fan of coffee, but I still liked it a lot. The taste is fresh and rejuvenating, I will definitely try it again.
Jan Shankus says
I’ve been looking for a healthier peppermint option. This is the first one using the peppermint syrup. Going to give it a try!