Coconut Mocha Frappe Recipe
Last weekend I got a Frappuccino from Starbucks and decided I needed to recreate it. Well I did it and it’s even better than Starbucks. Even better, there’s no sugar added to it! Yup you read that right!!
This drink is creamy with a hint of coffee and tastes like a coconut milkshake. Even the ice is creamy, if that is even possible. When I made this I kind of made a mess, but a tasty mess. My blender was not happy with it because it was all ice. I did manage to get it as blended as possible, but I kind of had issues. If Husband is reading this, I want a new blender for Mother’s Day! Anyway, the sun melted some of it, but the rest of it I ate with a spoon. It sounds like a pain so far, but it’s not. If you have a blender that can chop ice, you will have no issues at all. Otherwise, get your spoons out. I promise this drink will not disappoint you!!
I mixed all my ingredients together in a Pyrex measuring cup, than poured into a shallow plastic dish, covered it with a lid and placed in the freezer. Every couple of hours or so I would go back and scrape the ice with a fork. This prevents it from forming into one giant solid mass so it can fit in your blender.
The calories on my drink is 120 for a little over two cups worth. That’s the same as a Starbucks Grande. The sugar is 2 grams, but the fat is 10 grams, but take in mind it’s a healthy fat!!!
Here are my exact stats: Calories: 120, Fat: 10, Sodium: 300, Carbs: 2, Fiber: 0, Sugar 2, Protein: 0
Let’s compare it to a Starbucks Grande, Light Coconut Frappuccino: Calories: 160, Fat: .05, Sodium: 180, Carbs: 38, Fiber: 0, Sugar: 32, Protein: 4
I like my stats better! And all that healthy fat from the coconut milk is great for our hair and skin!
Coconut Mocha Frappe Recipe
Yield: 2 heaping cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 packet instant coffee (about 2 tsp)
- 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 drop of coconut extract
- 1 packet stevia (3.5oz)
Instructions
- In a large cup (I used a Pyrex measuring cup) add all your ingredients together.
- Stir well, don’t worry if everything doesn’t incorporate well.
- Place in a shallow freezer safe bowl. Every couple of hours, scrape the mixture with a fork. Once frozen, leave on counter until it softens up a pinch. Pop into your blender and process.
This recipe comes from Jennifer Drummond of the amazing blog Peanut Butter and Peppers. There, you can find healthy, delicious recipes for weight loss and tips for reaching your goals. Visit www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com or connect via Facebook. www.facebook.com/pages/Peanut-Butter-and-Peppers/219523421436116
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This article appears in ISSUE 19 of Healthy Juicing Magazine
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