The thing of it is…

Healthy Frappuccinos | dairy-free and naturally sweetened

…I donโ€™t exactly wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy, which is why it takes 2 to 3 cups (5 when no one’s looking) of battery acid-strong coffee to put a little spunk in my stride.

Life for me begins whenย the coffee ends. As in, it behooves us all to put conversation on hold until all the coffee’s done been drunk.

And since we’re on the topic, I’m not above doing this in order to get my coffee fix. Yes, I own a milk frother. No, I cannot imagine life without it.

But first, coffee

Didyouknow that not all coffees are created equal? The way coffee is brewed plays a large role in how goodย the end result tastes. Many coffee makers over-extract the oils out of the coffee grinds, leaving you with a bitter tasting cup of Joe. Enter: theย Remington iCoffee maker.

Healthy Frappuccinos

The iCoffee maker uses patented SteamBrew technology to create a Joe thatย tastes similar to French press coffee. It’s programmable, makes coffee in the blink of an eye, and begins and ends the brew cycle with a nice little tune. It’s pretty much the Aston Martin of coffee makers.

You can learn more about iCoffee here, annnnd you can enter my giveaway below for a chance to win one of your own. But first: the frapps.

Healthy Frappuccinos | dairy-free and naturally sweetened
Don’t tell me: you’ve been craving healthy frappuccinos all summer long, too? This is why we’re friends.

Since I’m a control freak about what I put in my body, I have specific frappuccino criteria, with include the following: a.) must be made with almond milk, b.) excludes additives like carrageenan, c.) excludes cane sugar, d.) the stronger the coffee, the better. All of thisย translates to a frapp that must be made at home.

I pretty much took the smoothie approach to thisย frappuccino by using a frozen overly-ripe banana and a touch of maple syrup as the sweetening agents. The banana adds volume and creaminess, on top of the sweetness. If you use an un-ripe banana, it will probably taste like un-ripe banana mixed with coffee. Don’t do.

But do do this healthy frappuccino, because it’s easy, healthful, and won’t make you curl up in a sugarย coma.

And now, the…

Giveaway

For a chance to win an iCoffee maker, simply enter using the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway ends September 2, 2014 at 12:00am EST. The winner will be notified by me through email, and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.

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Put this frapp on repeat.

Healthy Frappuccinos | dairy-free and naturally sweetened

Healthy Frappuccinos

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Looking for a healthier way to get your frappuccino fix? This frozen beverage recipe is packed with all creamy, delicious espresso chocolate flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large frappuccino

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness. Add more pure maple syrup if desired. Pour into a large glass and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1frappuccino ยท Calories: 326kcal ยท Carbohydrates: 34g ยท Protein: 6g ยท Fat: 19g ยท Saturated Fat: 13g ยท Fiber: 6g ยท Sugar: 15g
Author: Julia
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate drinks, coffee drinks, frozen drinks
Did You Make This Recipe?I want to see it! Tag @the.roasted.root on social media!

Note: This is not a sponsored post. I was provided an iCoffee Maker to try on for size, andย all opinions in this post are my own.

But first, coffee

Julia Mueller
Meet the Author

Julia Mueller

Julia Mueller is a recipe developer, cookbook author, and founder of The Roasted Root. She has authored three bestselling cookbooks, – Paleo Power Powers, Delicious Probiotic Drinks, and The Quintessential Kale Cookbook. Her recipes have been featured in several national publications such as BuzzFeed, Self, Tasty, Country Living, Brit.co, etc.

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