Since I almost always start my day with a cup of extra-black extra-strong coffee, I often hear the same few phrases over and over. "I could never!" "I need a little coffee with my creamer!" or "I wish I could drink it like that!" Or my favorite: "Girl you're crazy!"
But I didn't always drink my caffeine boost straight up. I started my love affair with a double-shot of espresso with a side of awesome: the always amazing mocha frappuccinos from a certain "Coffee-Bucks" location, as we like to call it! It's been ages since I've had one, and when the rockin' peeps at So Delicious sent over a free sample-carton of Mocha Almond Fudge Dairy-Free Ice Cream, I took it as a sign that it was time to set aside the black coffee for a day and treat. my. self. [Treat Yourself Two-Thousand Twellllve!]
So Delicious Dairy-Free Mocha Frappuccino
Frozen Coffee with a Twist!
Frozen Coffee with a Twist!
1 cup of ice, crushed or cubed
1 cup of chilled, strong coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso
1/4 - 1/2 cup of So Delicious Almond Milk Ice Cream in Mocha Almond Fudge
1/2 tsp of chocolate protein powder
Add contents to blender and blend until ice is well-crushed into a slushy consistency.
Garnish with an dollop of coconut milk whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
[if you have it, store bought works too!]
[if you have it, store bought works too!]
If your craving a deliciously frozen single serve coffee, don't rush off to harass your nearest barista -- whip one up at home! You'll skip the drive, the wait, and oh yeah, save some much needed cash money. You can can even skip the mess by swapping our your bulky glass blender container and replacing it with a mason jar!
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| make your own bullet blender in two easy steps! |
Simply fill a standard sized mason jar with your drink's components and screw on the blade and hardware from the existing blender. It sounds crazy, but it works! Not only do you get to enjoy your drink straight from the mason jar, but you skip the awkward + annoying blender clean-up.
Though, after making several batches,
I couldn't resist serving up a few in my favorite Oliver glasses:
I couldn't resist serving up a few in my favorite Oliver glasses:
I'm a sucker for quirky glasses
and for coffee
Especially in frozen form.
*swoon*
How do you treat yourself?
That sounds out of this world. I may try that today! Have a great Sunday!
ReplyDelete1. I'm totally making this.
ReplyDelete2. It always makes me laugh when people say "quirky" because Quirk is my fiances last name.
-sigh- which will soon be mine. haha.
Hope you had a wonderful birthday and St. Patricks's Day doll <3
Jenn, I always love your pictures!! Sorry I missed you in Wilmington :( Just think, though. Soon it will be summer, and we can go drink margaritas on the beach. I happen to know where a pretty close one is.. Lol.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you're showing people the sneaky blender trick! I LOVE THAT...and now I want this, but we don't have coffee =( Next time lol
ReplyDeletehehe thanks! girl i'm so lazy in the kitchen -- it saves my life! I drink more smoothies now that I dont have to wash the blender pitcher thingie. whoohooo!
ReplyDeleteahhhh I know!!!! We'll have to plan something! start throwing parties in that cute lil beach house of yours!!!! stat!!!! I'll throw one too but er.... its new bern. so not as cool =)
ReplyDeleteOMG YOUR NAME IS GOING TO BE SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, even cuter =) Love it!
ReplyDeleteThose glasses are awesome! We visited a winery yesterday, and they had some really fun wine glasses. If they weren't $20 a piece, I would have bought a dozen! ;)
ReplyDeleteyumm! Could so go for this now :)
ReplyDeleteTWENTY EACH!?!?!?! Holy cow! I can't splurge for over $3 a piece. Its some kind of law =)
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with ya ... which is why I enjoyed looking at them, but then moved on with my life!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good!! I've never tried making one at home but on rare occasions (that is, when I have a gift card) I'll get a frappuccino at Starbucks!
ReplyDeleteyesss! that's where my s-bucks gift cards go too! =) that and the peppermint when they have it! ahhh!
ReplyDeletelol
ReplyDeleteI need that peace love and beer mug! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks delish - I love making my own healthier protein-filled frapps.
MAN this looks sooo good! I'm crazy about almond milk but I've never had almond milk ice cream! I've got to track some of that down!!!
ReplyDeleteIts pretty epic! And so creamy!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find another one --- I may or may not have acquired it from a bar in wilmington. may or may not also be the bar from Eastbound and Down. Just sayin'
ReplyDeleteYummmm man that looks so delish!
ReplyDeleteHello. I'm just checking in from Food Buzz. Thanks for the add! This looks great - Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThis is often the only time I can drink coffee because the ice cream cuts the coffee's strength. This looks so yummy! And I love the glasses. :)
ReplyDeleteChristina
http://becauseofmadalene.blogspot.com/
I want to drink this...now!
ReplyDeleteTreat yo.self everyday with this goodness! I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteIf only there was a Peace, Love, Beer, and Coffee (not at the same time) mug. Oops, thinking out loud again, sorry.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy just drinking straight black coffee with a little cinnamon or nutmeg most days, but if I'm "treating" myself, I'll add a bit of vanilla extract and dash of milk. I think next treat will be similar to what you made though....
Girl, I am SOOO with you. I drink my coffee black! People are always shocked by that, but I actually prefer it that way. No beating around the bush. (:
ReplyDeleteHowever, this sounds like the perfect summertime treat- I can't wait to try it!
(PS: I get giddy with excitement whenever I see that you've posted a vegan recipe! haha)
This is totally my kind of drink! Would love nothing more than a glass of it this morning.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm at home, I'll add soymilk and flavors... but when I'm at work, I just drink plain black coffee. I can go either way!
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely!
ReplyDeletehaha come on over I'll make ya one! =)
ReplyDeleteHehe thanks darlin! <3
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that's dairy free!!
ReplyDeleteHehe mocha almond milk "ice cream" for the win! =) Its divine with coffee! They make a cherry amaretto too that rivals Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia! sooo good!
ReplyDeleteHigh-five girly! Black is the way to go! [with treats like this in between of course!]
ReplyDeleteAnd since you mentioned it, I'll have to make more vegan goodies for ze blog! =) They're challenging for a cheese addict like me but I love having a good arsenal of vegan eats! Healthy and delicious <3
Right!? I would buy a set of those. And a second set for my brother! =)
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of adding cinn and nutmeg! I will totally be trying that out!
Lately green smoothies...I know, so good...but when feeling decadent cinnamon sugar pull apart bread is my downfall...though I might convert to some of these frozen drinks now that it is warming up.
ReplyDeleteJenn, this is so genius! I make smoothies at home, why not frappattacks? :) Taking my tepid coffee into the kitchen Right. This. Second.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the drink that came in that Irish Wake jar! I have the same one! :)
ReplyDeleteI miss em! And miss living in pcola too!
ReplyDeleteThat just looks delicious
ReplyDeleteTotal drool! I too have become accustomed to the black coffee, but every once in awhile I would like to treat myself to the frozen splendor like that. And in a glass that is equally as awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'm really craving something refreshing and delicious, this is a great recipe that I would love to try. I like to treat myself with cookies or chocolate smoothies :)
ReplyDeleteI could marry these glasses! haha they make everything more fun =) Thanks schnookums!
ReplyDeleteDairy free irish cream exists??!?!?! I'm saved!
ReplyDeleteohmygosh girl! yes yes yes! coconut milk ice cream... almond milk ice cream... you can even put bananas and berries in the food processor and make fruity soft serve! =) Get on it <3
ReplyDeleteThe dish is pretty the glass is prettier
ReplyDeleteLove the mocha frapp!! Love the glass , like u I love my coffee strong :)
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